Speaking Skills
and conversation skills
Five Fantastic Facts why improving your speaking skills is a Great Green Imperative:
You may be a shy person and not wish to speak - but is there a sensitive person inside wishing to communicate? - all the more reason for learning easy tips to be a better speaker.
You may think you are a good speaker - but that may be because you aren't noticing your faults...
You may think you are a good speaker ... but are you a good listener?
So the five facts:
1. You may have to give talks on Christian or environmental matters, run committees or teach people - Life is short -Isn't it important to do it as effectively as possible? So don't continue giving poor talks because you are too lazy/proud to learn how to give better ones.
the issues we deal with in Christian Ecology Link are vital - so if you have to give a presentation make it the BEST! Improve now and it will be with you for the rest of your life! 2. Simple techniques can soon improve your speaking and listening. But it is vital to have practice in applying them
3. Join a Speakers Club - apart from having the opportunity to practise amongst friends, the meetings are fun and involve adrenalin, interest and laughter..
4. Providing you don't have to drive huge distances, the meetings have a low carbon footprint.
5. I'll tell you a secret so you can get ahead of the game: BBC2 is going to have a reality TV show this spring on speaking
BBC Two is embarking on a nationwide search to find Britain's Best Young Speaker. Speak Up (working title) is a new eight-part primetime series that brings the traditional school public speaking competition into the 21st century.
Due to air in early 2009, Speak Up will follow a group of 14 to 18-year-olds as they battle to win the title 'Britain's Best Young Speaker'. ...
Only the best speakers will go through to the next stage, in which celebrity mentors will train the eight finalists and provide them with expert advice and inspiration. ...
There is sure to be a huge amount of interest in speaking - why don't you join a Speakers Club and get some practice first - So be ahead of your mates!
Recommended websites:
www.the-asc.org.uk National association of speakers clubs (It will tell you if there is a local club near you)
http://www.conversationmatters.com/
http://www.speakoutchallenge.com |
