What are Five Important Numbers for Global Communication and English Speaking?
What are Five Important Numbers for Global Communication and English Speaking? In my previous blogs, we were talking about my favorite advice from pros and experts about preparing and delivering a presentation. Here in this post and the next couple we are going to look at wonderful numbers which give a snapshot of our […]
The Rule of Three!
The Rule of Three! For this week’s clear English speech coaching, we have a speech tip video below. Also, do the Rule of Three. Every great message contains at least one but not more than three key points. 1. Why should you follow the Rule of Three? People are so swamped with information, they quickly forget. […]
Public Speaking: How Long for the First Draft & Best Format for Delivery
Public Speaking: How Long for the First Draft & Best Format for Delivery I love learning from other people. I love going to experts and figuring out their tricks and secrets. For presentations, I like to be successful. I like to enjoy the process. Top pros are successful and enjoy the process. Here’s what they […]
Seize Your Audience’s Attention When You Do A Presentation
Seize Your Audience’s Attention When You Do A Presentation My favorite opener: John Paul Getty once told a group of would-be billionaires his secret of success was: “Rise early, work hard, strike oil.” Now, here are 3 different ways to grab your audience’s attention right away: 1. Begin with a quotation. When it comes to […]
Public Speaking Skills: How Much Time To Prepare for A Speech
Public Speaking Skills: How Much Time To Prepare for A Speech Don’t you just hate the mad scramble for getting ready for a presentation? You can avoid that scramble. The top professionals – the top pros –do. Here are their secrets: How much time to prepare for a speech? Start right away. Even if you […]
Start Your Presentation With A Bang!
Start Your Presentation With A Bang! For today’s dollop of clear English speech coaching, here’s more advice about starting your presentation with a bang. 1. If you do nothing else to prepare for your speech, make an opener that not only gets people’s attention but makes them think about your theme. 2. For that reason, […]
English Speaking Communication: Presentations- Secrets of the Pros for Reading a Speech
English Speaking Communication: Presentations- Secrets of the Pros for Reading a Speech Sometimes pros will read their speech. I’ve seen pros look and sound very, very good. They used special strategies to maximize the effectiveness of their presentation. Here are some of my favorite tips and strategies from the pros: No matter what format you […]
A Brilliant Opener to Your Presentations
A Brilliant Opener to Your Presentations Here’s more on a brilliant opener to your presentations—the story or anecdote. 1. An anecdote briefly describes an incident that’s interesting, amusing or biographical. All three together are sure to get attention. That’s why many presenters start by saying “A funny thing happened to me…” 2. It’s critical to make the […]
Three of the Most Commonly Mispronounced English Sounds for Indian Speakers
Three of the Most Commonly Mispronounced English Sounds for Indian Speakers In India, about 10 percent of the population are English speakers. Of these, 226,449 speak English as a first language, while 125,000,000 speak English as an additional language. About 4 percent of the population consider themselves fluent Our Indian students live in: Boulder […]
Earn Your Audience’s Attention!
Earn Your Audience’s Attention! Let’s turn our attention to those first words for your presentation. 1. The audience has given you their time. But their attention is something you have to earn. 2. The only way you get them thinking and participating is to seize their attention, to grab them. 3. Questions are good grabbers. So are […]