Having to give a speech in class, a meeting, or a work presentation can make anyone nervous. Working on the text of your speech will strengthen your self-confidence. With thoughtfulness and attention to detail, you can create a speech that is informative, persuasive, motivating, or entertaining! Give your work the required amount of time and practice speaking.

Steps

How to write a draft

Research the topic well. Working on an informative or persuasive speech requires deep study of the issue! This approach will allow you to write a reliable and convincing text. Look for information and evidence from reliable sources - books, scientific journals, newspaper articles and government websites.

• If you need to write a speech for a lesson, check with your teacher about the number and acceptable types of sources.

1. Review the points in a logical order. Once you are familiar with the topic and context, move straight to the thesis statement. State each statement clearly and provide supporting information, facts, evidence, and statistics to explain each point. You should proceed from the calculation of 1 paragraph per aspect.

   • For example, when talking about testing cosmetics on animals, first say that it is cruel, then explain the inappropriateness and discuss alternatives.

2. Raise new topics and summarize previously covered material. Another way to help listeners understand a talking point is to offer a 1-2 sentence overview before moving on to a new topic and briefly summarize the material in 1-2 sentences after the explanation. Use simple words for your introduction and summary that will help you communicate your ideas clearly.

   • For example, if you want to cover delayed onset muscle soreness (also known as muscle soreness), first briefly explain the concept, then go into more detail and say how it relates to the topic, and end that part of the speech with a brief summary of the main thesis.

3. Use transitions to make things easier to understand. Transitions improve fluency and also help you see connections between points. Transitions are not always noticeable when you read and write texts, but their absence is immediately noticeable. Make sure you use different transitions in your speech. Examples:

   • Further;
   • then;
   • previously;
   • subsequently;
   • at first;
   • Secondly;
   • at present;
   • next week.
4. • For example, if you described the impact of global warming on the population of polar bears, then end the speech with a story about those non-profit organizations that are dedicated to protecting the environment and the polar bear population.
   • If you've shared your motivational story about losing weight, tell us where to start and what helpful resources to use.

   How to make a speech interesting and exciting

   1. Use short and simple words and sentences. Cumbersome words instead of equivalent simple synonyms can scare away listeners. Long and complex sentences can be confusing and lead to confusion. In most cases, simple language should be used. Thus, the only exception will be situations when a thought or idea simply cannot be expressed otherwise.

      Do not replace nouns with pronouns for clarity. Of course, sometimes a pronoun can be used, especially in an attempt to avoid repetition. However, too many pronouns will make it difficult for your audience to follow your argument. If possible, give preference to proper names (names of places or things, names) and do not overuse pronouns. Examples of common pronouns:

   2. Repeat words and phrases several times. Repetition is an effective technique in any speech. While repeating different words over and over can be distracting, repeating a specific word or phrase several times can help shape your argument and keep your audience engaged.

      • For example, if you are giving a speech to a group of sales representatives who want to increase sales of a new product called "Synergy", you can repeat a simple phrase like: "Tell customers about 'Synergy'" or say the word "Synergy" several times throughout the speech to remind listeners about the product.
      • In a motivational speech about how running can help you overcome emotional difficulties, repeat a phrase several times that will emphasize the idea: “Overcome pain through running.”

The speaker is an architect who creates slender, tall, low, long, short structures from the ideas in the minds of his listeners. In any construction, it all starts with the foundation. This is the basis of any building. The situation is similar in oratory. The beginning of a speech can be compared to the foundation. After all, every speech begins with it. And a confident and error-free start is half the success. When you go on stage, you capture the audience's attention for a few seconds. But how can you hold it in the next five minutes? And here the question arises of how to make a “strong foundation” from the beginning of your speech. To do this, you need to have knowledge in this aspect. This is exactly what this article will be devoted to.

Give a specific example

Many novice speakers believe that they need to lay out the general points first. At a time when examples are easier to understand and more understandable to the audience. So why not start with them? Start your speech with an example, grab the attention and interest of the audience, and then begin to give general comments about your example. And this will be a good start.

Use some thing or object to attract the audience's attention

It can be held in both hands, in one hand, in the palm of your hand, above your head, at waist level. All this is not very significant. However, it is important that your subject is related to the topic of your speech. Look at . He almost always holds some kind of gadget in his hands at his presentations.

Start with shocking facts

For example, “Russia has the highest crime rate in the world.” Is not a fact. But it is clear that such a beginning will have an effect.

Start with a Powerful Quote

The statements of a famous person invariably have an attractive force. Therefore, the right saying is one of the most successful ways to start a public speaking speech. How do you rate the following opening of a speech on personal success: “No failure is fatal, no success is final, all that matters is the courage to continue!” ()

This start has two positive aspects. First, the quote is interesting. Second, the quote brings you and your audience straight to the point.

Ask questions

This is not only an opportunity to establish contact with the audience through interactivity. The question will help you find the key to the minds of the listeners, because it makes them think with the speaker and cooperate with him.

Arouse curiosity

This is important for capturing the attention of the audience. To do this, you can use from one phrase to several paragraphs. I know the story of one hunter who tied himself with a sheet and began to crawl back and forth, thus arousing the curiosity of the animals and attracting them, his prey.

How not to start a speech

Don't start with funny stories. There is nothing more challenging in public speaking than making your audience laugh. Humor is a very subtle thing. Keep in mind that stories are not always funny in and of themselves. In many ways, the speaker’s charisma plays a role here. The vast majority of storytellers will fail with the jokes of famous speakers such as Mark Twain. The author himself once got into trouble at a public speaking championship while telling a funny story. However, the reader may turn out to be a person with a great sense of humor. In this case, the flag is in your hands.

Don't start with an apology: “I'm a bad speaker... I'm poorly prepared... I have nothing to say.” Even if you are poorly prepared, some of the audience will understand this without your help. And the other one won't understand.

Despite all the advice in this article, much will inevitably depend on yourself, on the audience, the subject of the speech, and the prepared material. However, the author hopes that the tips provided in this article will be useful.

Not every person can speak beautifully. However, you can interest the public not only by mastering the art of rhetoric, but also by interesting topics. That is why in this article I would like to consider it before the public.

Rules of performance

But you still need to remember that it is best to follow certain rules of speech that will help refine the report and make it easy to understand. In this case, you must adhere to the following simple rules:

Well, it’s worth remembering that you can’t behave pompously. Simplicity, lack of monotony and the presence of pauses are the key to an interesting speech. And of course, a properly selected interesting topic.

Topic and audience

Initially, it is worth noting that any interesting topic for a speech can be. And it will depend on the audience to whom the speaker is speaking. If these are schoolchildren, you can talk about the latest achievements of science, if they are applicants, you can talk about the most in-demand professions, etc.

Nature and ecology

What is it, an interesting topic for speaking? Why not touch on global issues and talk about the state of modern ecology? How scientists evaluate everything that happens on earth, what cataclysms and problems are caused by this or that human action.

Here you can come up with many different interesting topics:

• The problem of uncontrolled deforestation.
• Transport pollution.
• The most environmentally friendly mode of transport.
• Gaining energy from environmentally friendly sources.
• Water pollution.
• Declining global freshwater supply.

Economics and finance

An interesting topic for speech may also concern the economic side. In this case, we can talk about many problems:

• The World Bank and its problems.
• Distribution of material goods.
• Banking system in the native state.
• The state of the country's economy.
• Lending problem.

Social sphere

But still, people will be most interested in hearing about what is closest to them. Therefore, it is often easiest to find an interesting topic for a speech in this block. In this case, you can say:

• About the main categories of people requiring social protection.
• About social orphanhood.
• About the most important Here we can talk about drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking.
• Deviant behavior.
• The problem of organizing cultural leisure.

Work and employment

What other interesting topics are there for speaking? So, in school groups you can talk about employment problems. In this case, you can choose the following topics for the report:

1. Choosing a profession: what should it be based on?
2. during employment.
3. The most requested professions.
4. The highest and lowest paid professions.
5. Rules for writing a competent resume.
6. How to successfully pass an interview and what do you need to know for this?

Policy

What might be interesting topics for the “Politics” section? Here you just need to look at the situation in the country at the moment. If elections are coming up, you can do a short overview of all the parties. You can analyze the work of the government and draw certain conclusions. Or start making forecasts and tell your listeners about your guesses. However, this requires special attention and the presence of a certain amount of useful information. But for a schoolchild this is quite difficult. It is best in this case to simply talk about the latest political news.

Free choice

If you need an interesting topic for a speech on a free topic, talk about what you know best. So, you can tell about your hobby. But it’s not easy to tell what it is. First, you need to delve into history. Next, give a few words to historical or simply famous personalities. Then just tell all the most interesting things.

If you need a report on a free topic, you can talk:

1. About the main problems of the city (or educational institution).
2. On the education of youth: new products, differences from the classical model.
3. About what's missing
4. About the eternal problems of different generations.
5. About how to change, change yourself, your character.

Intimate questions

And the last block, which is no less necessary and important, is sex issues. These are very interesting topics for speaking to an audience, which, unfortunately, in our society everyone tries not to touch upon. But in vain, because today’s youth really lack adequate sex education. Here is a list of sample topics:

• About the first experience of sexual relations.
• Sex: what is it and when does a person need it?
• What are means of protection, what are they?
• When and how can a girl become pregnant?
• What does it mean to be parents?
• When should you start having sex?

There are actually a lot of questions here. And we need to raise them. After all, modern society, unfortunately, does not have sufficient knowledge in this area.

"Well said! Well Said! Presentations and conversations that get results.

At the beginning of your speech, you have only 60 seconds to capture the audience's attention, gain people's trust, orient them to the topic and get them ready to listen further. If you waste precious opening minutes on jokes, agendas, apologies, useless details, thank yous, or incoherent stuttering, your audience's attention will be lost forever. You must be creative with the introduction - the most important part of the work. This is a difficult task for any speaker, and you will have to rehearse well and master the challenging opening.

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1. Tell a compelling story

Storytelling is one of the most powerful and successful techniques. From birth, people love to listen and learn from . Fairy tale heroes, villains from campfire tales or theater characters captivate us with their dialogues, conflicts and destinies. With their help, we gain everyday experience and draw parallels with our own lives, which easily holds the attention of any person.

At best, it should be a personal, first-hand story that tells the audience why you are interested in the topic of the talk. Although a story about another person whom the audience might recognize would also work. Alternatively, uncover a fable, fairy tale, wisdom, or historical event. The idea is that your 60-90 second introduction will captivate the audience and provide the key message for the rest of your presentation.

What problems did you (or someone else) encounter regarding the topic of the speech? How did you (or someone else) overcome them? Who or what helped or hindered you? What conclusions were drawn? What should your audience get and feel after reading the story?

2. Ask a rhetorical question

And what Russian doesn’t like driving fast?

Who are the judges?

Dreams, dreams, where is your sweetness?

Rhetorical questions help persuade. If they are thoughtful and presented in the right form, the audience will follow the path that the speaker intended. With their help, it is easy to persuade listeners to your point of view.

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However, the question does not always have to give a clear answer “yes” or “no”. You can pique people's curiosity and get them to think about the answer by asking something a little harder.

3. Share a shocking statistic or headline.

A bold statement or catchy headline is ideal for persuading your audience to listen to your recommendations and follow them further. The main thing is that they accurately reflect the purpose of your speech.

For example, the vice president of sales for a leading US healthcare company successfully sells hospital software in a very colorful manner. He begins with dry but painfully poignant numbers: “Medical errors leading to patient death have become the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. We are talking about 400 thousand cases a year. This is much more than previously thought. We are creating a world without medical errors, and we need your help."

4. Use a strong quote.

Cite the wise words of a famous person whose name will add appeal and social weight to your speech. But it’s important to understand that the quote must be relevant: meaningful and relevant to your audience.

Imagine that you are a conflict manager and persuade a group to reach agreement. When opening negotiations, you could quote the words of Mark Twain, who once said: “If two people agree on everything, one of them is not needed.” The next sentence should add a note of unity: “Even though not all of us see the solution to the problem the same way, the efforts of each of us are essential in reaching an agreement.”

5. Show a powerful photo

A picture is worth a thousand words. And maybe more.

Use pictures instead of text whenever possible. A high-quality photo adds aesthetic appeal, enhances comprehension, engages the audience's imagination, and makes a presentation more memorable.

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For example, the president of an electrical equipment sales company skillfully inspired his managers to cut costs. Instead of showing them the usual charts, graphs and tables, he opened the meeting with a rather strange question: “Why did the Titanic sink?” In unison, there was a mention of a collision with an iceberg. Then the head of the company displayed an image of an iceberg on the general screen: its tip was visible above the water, but a much larger part was hidden under the surface. “The same thing awaits our company. Hidden costs are the very underwater danger that will drag us to the bottom.” This visual metaphor inspired managers, and their proposals ultimately saved millions of dollars.

6. Add creativity

Thematic props are a sure way to keep your audience's attention. Visual support will emphasize your point.

Thus, being an avid tennis fan, the head of a large insurance company began his speech with a spectacular hit with his racket. In this way, he expressed his determination, “won a point against his competitors,” rallied the team and ultimately “won the Grand Slam.”

Think about how you could use a wall clock, a colorful bag, a bunch of carrots, ball juggling, or card manipulation to captivate your audience, add humor, and get your message across.

7. Play a short video

Imagine: you start your presentation to the production department with a video in which satisfied customers give a positive review of your product. Or you open a fundraising event for endangered species with a mini-film about the Amur leopard and its offspring.

The video evokes an emotional response. Unlike words and slides, a short film adds drama and conveys the essence of what is happening faster.

As Walt Disney said:

I would rather entertain people and hope they learn something than educate people and hope they are entertained.

How to come up with a powerful, bright beginning for a speech in front of an audience? Here are some ways to give your speech an effective start. If you can figure out how to show your audience how warm and friendly you are while impressing them, within 30 seconds of starting your speech they will be ready to follow you to the ends of the earth.

Mention a current event. Use a recent newspaper editorial as a bridge to get to the topic of your conversation or to prove or illustrate your point. You can bring a copy of the newspaper with you and unfold it in front of everyone when you refer to what is written in it during your opening statements. Such a picture - you standing on stage with a newspaper in your hands and reading or reciting important thoughts by heart - will attract the audience's attention to you and make people lean forward so as not to miss a single word of yours.

Retell a recent conversation. Start by recounting a recent conversation you had with someone present. For example, say this: “I was talking to Tom Robinson in the lobby a few minutes ago. He told me that now is one of the best times to do business in this industry. And I agree with him."

Make a shocking statement. You can start your speech with a statement that will cause some shock. For example, you might say something like, “The latest indications are that next year, competition in this industry will not only increase, but will lead to changes and new opportunities that were unimaginable in the past. As a result of all the upheavals, 72 percent of the people sitting in the hall now will be working in another field in two years if they cannot adapt quickly enough to the changed environment.”

Start with an anecdote—if appropriate. You can start a speech with a joke, but only if it is actually funny. You must be 100 percent sure that the audience will perceive your statement or story as comical. Therefore, you should first test your joke several times on other people to ensure its effect. Use humor only if you yourself think the story or joke is funny, and also if you are convinced that you can tell it well and it will actually be adequately perceived by the audience.

Entertain your audience. One of the best American speakers, Bill Gove, after he was formally introduced to the audience, usually took the stage as if he had just interrupted one conversation backstage to now move on to another - with a group of people sitting in the audience. The listeners got the feeling that he was not going to give a speech, but just wanted to talk to them.

Beal often walked to the very edge of the stage, gave himself a conspiratorial look, used his hands to encourage the audience to move closer to him and said in a half-whisper: “Come closer, I need to tell you something.” One got the impression that he was going to reveal some great secret - at the same time to everyone present.

The most amazing thing is that people in the audience actually leaned forward to hear the “secret.” And then suddenly they realized what they were doing and burst out laughing. After this “trick,” Gove could already, as they say, twist ropes out of them.

Ask a question, conduct a survey. You can also start by making a positive statement and then ask a question that requires a show of hands. Try this option: “Today is a great time for us to live and do business. By the way, how many of you have your own business?”

I often start a conversation this way and, after a certain number of people in the audience have raised their hands, I ask one of them sitting closer to the stage: “How many people are really doing their job?”

Invariably someone answers: “We all do!” After that, I give confirmation to this answer: “You are right! We all do our own thing, from the moment we get our first job until we retire. We all work for ourselves, regardless of who pays us."

Make a statement and ask a question. You can start with an impressive statement and follow it up with a question. Then give an answer and ask the next question. This technique instantly draws people into the topic, and they will eagerly hang on your every word. Here's an example:

“Twenty percent of the people in our society make 80 percent of the money. Are you in that top 20 percent? So, over the next few minutes, I'm going to introduce you to some ideas that will help you become one of the highest paid members of our society. Do you think it was worth coming to the seminar today for this?”

There is one interesting psychological phenomenon that manifests itself in people from childhood: they are determined to answer questions posed. Every time you ask a question and then pause to give people time to process it, you gain complete control over the audience. Even if people don't answer out loud, they can't bring themselves not to answer at all.

Start with history. You can start your speech with history. It is difficult to come up with more powerful words that instantly capture the attention of the audience than the words “Once upon a time, once upon a time...”.

Ever since infancy and early childhood, people love all kinds of stories and fairy tales. The listeners instantly calm down, fall silent and lean forward, like children sitting around a fire. When I conduct all-day seminars and want the participants to quickly take their seats after the coffee break, I say loudly: “Once upon a time, there lived in a city, right in this very city, a man...” Having heard These words, the seminar participants quickly sit down and fall silent, waiting for the continuation of the story.

Build a bridge between yourself and the audience. One of the most important tasks of the introductory part of a speech is to establish contact with the audience, to build a bridge between you. Start with something that connects you with your audience. For example, from the fact that today - or some time in the past - you worked in the same industry. Maybe you have children just like them. Maybe you're familiar with their city, or maybe you're a fan of the local football or basketball team. Or you have some kind of problem or concern that is in many ways similar to the problems and concerns that listeners face in their work or life.

If you spend a few minutes building this bridge between you and your listeners, they will immediately come over to your side. They will see that you are one of them and will be more receptive to your words and ideas, and will also become more generous and forgiving of your possible mistakes. They will feel that you are knowledgeable and approachable because you have a lot in common with them.

Tell the audience about yourself. Very often I begin my speeches to businessmen, entrepreneurs and sales representatives with the words: “I went into business without graduating from high school. My family had no money. Everything I have achieved in life, I had to achieve on my own. If anyone helped me, it was only a little.”

It's amazing how many people come up to me after talks like this to confirm that they've been through the same journey. And, according to them, they immediately began to identify with me, because they themselves, like most people, started with bad grades at school and little financial opportunity. Therefore, they listened to my speech with great interest and felt: everything I say describes their current situation much more accurately and is much more useful for their future than what a person with a “high start” in life could say in my place. It is very useful to build such bridges between yourself and your listeners: they will definitely come over to your side.

And 6 more ideas:

• Thank the organizers
• Praise your listeners
• Remember a historical event
• Quote the words of a famous person
• Provide the latest research data
• Start with the problem

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How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.

How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.

How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.

How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.

How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.

How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.

How to start a speech: 10 ideas. What do listeners like? How to win an audience from the first words: public speaking techniques.