Every speech is a combination of thought and language, idea and expression. Without one, the other is left floating free in a sea of amorphous foam. When debating the process of

teaching the art of public speaking many experts disagree on precisely where they should begin. Should they start by teaching their students how to develop their ideas properly, ensuring that the concepts presented in their speech are strongly supported? Or should they begin by teaching their students the art of expression, the art of proper dictation and presentation that will help swing their audience to their point of view?

Each has its own merit; however, when addressing the issue of public speaking it is often easier to address the issue of language first. Most individuals are comfortable with the thought process that goes into developing a speech-and if they’re not there are plenty of eager speech writers out there that are happy to do it for a fee. They cannot buy the ability to properly present their speech in a clear and convincing manner, however.

As the difficulty encountered by most people when it comes to public speaking centers

around the feeling of nervousness they feel when they get up before a crowd it makes sense to eradicate this first. To that end, the student should master the art of speaking concisely, at a reasonable speed that will allow them to pay attention to voice, tone, pronunciation, common errors and vocabulary. By practicing this speech in front of a group of their peers they will be well prepared the first time they step out in front of an audience.

Once the student has obtained a level of proficiency with public speaking, speaking comfortably in front of the class, they can then turn their attention to properly preparing their material. A well formatted speech is one in which the fat has been trimmed, making the point easily identifiable and the supporting arguments understood by all of its listeners. Far too often a speaker will assume a basic level of knowledge and background on the part of their listening audience that simply doesn’t exist. Before they are half finished with their

speech they have lost their audience’s attention and, as such, have failed as a public speaker.

When they have learned how to properly prepare a speech, as well as to present it in a clear, confident and engaging manner, the student will have officially combined the concepts of thought and language and will have taken the first steps toward mastering the art of public speaking.

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