How to Give a Good Talk | Before the talk | Get a good idea. Choose a topic carefully. You can talk more easily about something you like and know about. |
It's better to say less. Choose a few good ideas and think about how to communicate them clearly to your audience（听众；观众）. | ||
BEGINNING：Think of an interesting way to begin. MIDDLE：Think carefully about this part of your talk. END：People often remember the ending best, so plan this part of your talk first. | ||
Write your main ideas on a card. It helps you remember your talk while practicing. When you can do it easily without notes, then you're ready. | ||
When you do the talk | Talk more slowly than you usually do but speak more loudly than usual. Make sure that everyone can hear you easily. | |
Talk to your audience, not to your hands or to the floor. Look around the room at people's faces and check they're listening. |
A. Don't try to say too much. B. Don't speak too fast. C. Make notes and prepare. D. Plan your talk. E. Look up not down. F. Finish on time. |
