20101209 Speak Up With Confidence (2)

Speak Up With Confidence

The body of your speech consists of your main points. It is the longest part of your speech and often contains three points. Support your points and ideas in this section with facts. Finally, complete the content of your speech with a conclusion. Briefly repeat your main points in the conclusion.

Step two: Focus on your Delivery

Now, prepare your delivery. Ninety percent of communication is nonverbal. Therefore, how you look and behave in front of your audience is critical. Pay attention to your body language. Stand straight with your legs shoulder-width apart. Move your hands in a natural manner as you speak. Pay attention to your facial expressions. Make eye contact and smile at your audience. Pay attention to your voice. Control the pitch of your voice as well as the pace of your words. Speak clearly and naturally. You’re ready to go! Now take a deep breath, and speak with confidence!

delivery n. 演講/講課/表演的表達方式

eg: The content of his speech is very solid, but his poor delivery made it really dull.

=> 他演講的內容非常紮實，但是他的表達技巧太糟，讓這場演講很無聊。

eg: The actor's delivery isn’t believable enough in this role.

=> 這位演員在這個角色表達上不夠逼真

express v. 表達

expression n. 表情/臉色

eg: Nick is a serious person; you can't really tell what he thinks by just observing his facial expressions.

=> Nick是一個很嚴肅的人，光從他臉部的表情你觀察不出他心裡在想什麼。

eg: His expression shows great disapproval of my suggestion.

=> 他的表情顯示出對我的建議極度的不認同

pace n. 速度/進度

=> the speed which someone or something moves

eg: The pace of life in big cities doesn't suit everybody.

=> 大都市快速的生活步調並不適合每個人

eg: Hank slowed his walking pace down so his daughter could keep up with him.

=> Hank把走路的速度放慢，這樣他的女兒才能趕上他的步伐。

conclusion n. 結論

nonverbal adj. 不使用語言(達意)的

=> not use word

pitch n. 音高

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content adj. 滿足的/滿意的

=> 重音在第二個音節

eg: He is content with his life.

=> 他對他的生活很滿足

content n. 內容

=> 重音在第一個音節

eg: The content of the speech.

=> The makeup of the speech.

=> 一篇演講的內容

the table of contents 書的目錄

=> 這個用法的content要用複數

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If you'll be using visual aids in your speech, be sure to practice with them first.

Remember – these are just aids.

They are not supposed to be the main part of your speech.

Never end your speech with, "That's all," or "I'm finished."

Conclude with a clear ending that is directly related to your topic.