Comments on: Delivering A Great Best Man Speech

By: Ny

Ny — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:40:59 +0000

If you have a topic and you are embarrased that they would focus on you than your essays..make a demonstration photos so they would focus more on the pictures/demo and you can talk while they are looking at your photos.or demo poster..you could also write notes on the back of your demo paper..
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recently,,someone read the essay in our class with demo photos and students are focused on the subject and the photos she was showing..
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By: heart4teaching

heart4teaching — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:38:59 +0000

Think of 3 things, like something about yourself, something you have done, a place you have visited, or something you know about. Think ahead about some details for them. Write them down ahead of time–in outline form is enough to trigger your memory. Use index cards if you want to take them with you. That way you won’t have to pull ideas at a time when you are nervous.

When you get up to give your speech, take a deep breath, smile, and pretend you are talking to a friend or your mom. If your teacher is stressing eye contact, pick 3 things to look at in the back of the room and pretend the 3 things are people you talk with often.

Your teacher should be helping the whole class with ideas for topics and presentation skills. That is what speech class is for. Your teacher will already be able to tell that you need some encouragement so you don’t freeze, but you may need to ask for some help from the teacher about what he or she is expecting. Until you find that out, try to remember that all the rest of the members of the class are also nervous and are just plain people also, so you are among friends.

Good luck!! You can do it. You won’t die. Just think ahead, RELAX and have fun.
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By: John96

John96 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:36:59 +0000

Practice and write out what you want to say then go over it and make changes. If you do that enough you will remember everything you wrote and won't need to read it word for word. You can also make note cards to help you recall the things you want to talk about or say. Think of them like prompts for an idea or topic you want to talk about do not try writing your speech on the note cards they are for reference only.
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By: Chris R

Chris R — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:34:59 +0000

Talk about something you know.

Imagine you are just telling your friends about something that happened at school or work.

If you are over 18, consider joining Toastmasters. It is a non profit club which provides a safe environment in which to practice public speaking and leadership. The other members will help you more than you can believe. Unlike the class TM is FUN.

I joined because I am also a foreigner and have an accent. I needed to be able to go out and give talks about my work and be sure that I was understood.

Good luck
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By: jaehak999

jaehak999 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:32:59 +0000

Basically, all you have to do is practice. Sometimes I practice in front of the mirror. Remember to project your voice, always check your grammar before delivering your speech as well. Don't be embarrassed. The less nervous you are, the easier it is. Why don't you try practicing in front of friends first.
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By: jodi

jodi — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:30:28 +0000

can somebody give me an idea or advice on how to deliver a great speech in front of the class?
i just came here in the US three years ago. i just started a speech class for summer and everytime i go in front of the class, all my ideas go away. it’s embarrassing to stand in front of the class wasting time,still thinking what to say. pls. help me!! thanks!