Art of Speech: Saying it with STYLE: 1. Say it journalistically 2. Say it with distinction 3. say it with pauses 4.

Say it with enthusiasm 5. speak with commanding presence 6. say it with a smile 7. say it briefly 8. say it with boldness and courage 9. say it with knowledge 10.say it actively with confidence Principle of Communication Game: 1. Communication is a learned behavior 2. make a significant difference in the quality of your interpersonal communication skills 3. understanding is achieved when you act on new insights Indicators of a good Game-Communicator: 1. People understand your thoughts and feelings 2. you are determined to solve communication problems 3. your tone of voice and words precisely express how you feel 4. people listen when you talk 5. you are assertive 6. you allow your loved ones and friends to know who you really are 7. you enjoy communicating with family friends, and business associates. Tips to Improve your Speech: 1. use a tape recorder to identify your speech problems 2. dont whisper unless you are telling a secret 3. speak with lively, not lazy lips 4. read aloud to check your voice for monotony 5. check how many words a minute you speak 6. dont upstage yourself with visual distractions 7. contact your listeners with eye clasp 8. check your pronunciation Exchanging Ideas in an Interesting Ways 1. Ask questions 2. Be a good listener 3. remember to observe the rule of silence on some occasions 4. show empathy to your listener 5. when speaking to someone, add some sense of humor to make it interesting 6. establish eye contact COMMUNICATING IN EVERYDAY LIFE How to overcome Nervousness: 1. Find an opportunity to stand up and talk 2. dont think that you are afraid of the people in front of you

3. have something to say 4. rehearse 5. choose the right attire when you speak before a crowd SPEECH: Methods of delivery: 1. extemporaneous. is delivered with or without any manuscript but the element of preparation is present 2. impromptu. is an on-the-spot speech delivered without any manuscript and preparation involved. Bad Habits in Speaking: 1. Know your bad habits in speaking 2. get rid of the indiscriminate use of pet words that are most of the time insuitable for the situation 3. avoid using too much slang 4. avoid giving too much details and too much dialogues. 5. in relating events, never talk too fast or too slow 6. avoid talking in a colorless, monotonous tone Five Secrets to Successful Speech 1. Eye communication 2. Project your voice 3. speak slowly 4. articulate your words clearly 5. shun your ahs, uhs, er, you know, like Advantages of a Good Speech: 1. it is vital for getting the job you desire 2. it is important for promotions 3. it is essential for making more money and eventually getting richer 4. for impressing friends and audience large or small 5. also in your personal life, for your own satisfaction ARTICULATION. means the process by which the breath stream is modulated by movement of the articulators soft palate, hard palate, teeth, jaws, and lips to form and differentiate the consonant sounds of speech. ENUNCIATION. is used to designate the production of vowel sounds Pointers for Better Articulation Common Weakness in Articulation: 1. Mumbling word 2. Slurring words 3. Muffling words 4. Garbling words 5. Mumbling 6. Slurring 7. Muffling 8. Garbling

E.A.S.E. Exemplify, Amplify, Specify, Electrify 1. Exemplify 2. Amplify 3. Specify 4. Electrify SPEAK WITH POWER: 1. Follow the two common commandments 2. relate to your audience 3. spice up your talk with humor 4. pronounce words correctly