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每次期末要做口頭報告都會很緊張
緊張自己會把英文說成中文,會忘了把重要的概念提出來
教授們總說我們可以把重點準備在note上面就不會忘記
殊不知英文是我們的第二外語,雖然已經唸到博士~到腦袋只要一到台上還是有不靈光的時候啦....
最糟糕的是聲音一直發抖~教授們也聽得"霧殺殺"
這次去舊金山的飛機上Alaska Airline的雜誌裡有一篇文章讓我很認真的把它看完
或許我下次要試試看文章上所提供的方法
看完了這篇文章後,我覺得系上應該開一堂像這樣的課程~
畢竟我們以後要常常站在台上發表或者還要授課
我想這基本的技巧我們應該要有課程可以訓練我們
還記得在UCSD唸TESOL Certificate program時就有專門這樣的課訓練我們站在台上的膽量及說話的技巧
緊張自己會把英文說成中文,會忘了把重要的概念提出來
教授們總說我們可以把重點準備在note上面就不會忘記
殊不知英文是我們的第二外語,雖然已經唸到博士~到腦袋只要一到台上還是有不靈光的時候啦....
最糟糕的是聲音一直發抖~教授們也聽得"霧殺殺"
這次去舊金山的飛機上Alaska Airline的雜誌裡有一篇文章讓我很認真的把它看完
或許我下次要試試看文章上所提供的方法
看完了這篇文章後,我覺得系上應該開一堂像這樣的課程~
畢竟我們以後要常常站在台上發表或者還要授課
我想這基本的技巧我們應該要有課程可以訓練我們
還記得在UCSD唸TESOL Certificate program時就有專門這樣的課訓練我們站在台上的膽量及說話的技巧
The spoken word by Jean Hamilton
If you’ve been asked to speak at an upcoming conference, meeting or seminar- whether you’re the keynote speaker or the event organizer simply charged with introducing featured speakers and events-you’ll want to make sure you’re ready to present your best. After all, people don’t attend professional conferences just to learn the latest technical data, industry practices or standards and regulations. It’s all about the human experience. A good presentation can motivate, teach and inspire far more effectively than a static document, Website or book. When you bring the human experience to the communication of information, it makes the message far more memorable.
Structuring and delivering an effective talk requires a few key steps. First, ask yourself: If there’s one thing I want the audience to remember from my presentation, what is it? Whatever your primary focus, make certain that you state it clearly and succinctly near the beginning of your talk. You probably have more than one point, but be clear about your most important message. The other points you make should support that message. Speeches work well in threes, so, you may want to think to include three main points.
After you've organized your points, consider illustarting them with stories and examples. It's the stories that your audience will remember after your speech is over. Of course, not all stories work; there are some necessary ingredients to make a great story. Most importantly, your story has to make a point. You've probably heard some speakers start with a story or a joke that has absolutely nothing to do with their material. You might enjoy it, but afterward you think, "Why the heck did he tell us that?" It can be a waste of time -- and the last thing you want to do is waste your audience's time. An effective structure is to state your point, tell the story and restate the point.
In telling your story, dialogue is crucial. It automatically gives an immediacy and poignancy to the scene. Relive your story as you tell it --if you can, become the characters, use their voice and stand in their postures.
Finally, keep your stories concise. Present enough detail to bring your story to life, but don't teel everything that occurred. Relate just the high-impact part of the story. A story can be two sentences, a short conversation or 10 minutes.
Once you have your content together, the next step is to work on your delivery. In our highly visual culture, you may underestimate the power of your voice. When used well, your voice is your most effective tool. It will either draw people toward you or repel them. Your voice is a strong motivating factor in helping people decide whether or not to trust and respect you.
Just as you can change the shape and tone of your body through exercise, you can also work to uncover your most authentic, relaxed and resonant voice. Unappealing voices are the result of years of bad speaking habits, A shaky or weak voice usually means that you're not getting enough oxygen and are holding too much tension in your throat. Vocal exercises used by actors can transform your voice. Get some vocal coaching; take a voice class; or at least buy a book on voice and do the exercises.
A common problem among speakers is the tendency to speak in a monotone. When you want to persuade or inspire your audience, you have to use a voice that perks up the ears. The key ingredient is variation. You have the ability to say the same word many different ways.
Just as speaking in a monotone can cause your audience to tune out, so can speaking too quickly. Rapid delivery can vring energy and momentum to your speech, but if youdon't vary your speed, your audience will stop listening. They'll just get too tired to keep up. Let your words resonate in the air. Let important thoughts linger, let emotional moments land. And don't forget to pause. Pausing is an incredibly valuable tool. If you tend to use filers(ums, ahs), use silence instead. When you become comfortable with silence, you communicate much more confidence.
Body language is another important element in giving a presentation. Make sure your body is congruent with your message. If your body is saying one thing and your words are saying something else, people will believe your body. There is a primitive part of your brain that decides whether or not to trust others by reading nonverbal cues. Signals such as eye contact, posture and tone of voice are key.
So how do you improve your body language? First, remember to breathe. Shallow breathing ---something we all do when we're nervous---triggers the "fight or flight" response; deep breathing encourages you to relax. You communicate confidence when you're comfortable with yourself. When you relax, your audience relaxes with you. And best of all, full breathing will also help you to remember things. Think of breath as opening the doors to your intelligence, your wit and your sense of humor.
After you've organized your points, consider illustarting them with stories and examples. It's the stories that your audience will remember after your speech is over. Of course, not all stories work; there are some necessary ingredients to make a great story. Most importantly, your story has to make a point. You've probably heard some speakers start with a story or a joke that has absolutely nothing to do with their material. You might enjoy it, but afterward you think, "Why the heck did he tell us that?" It can be a waste of time -- and the last thing you want to do is waste your audience's time. An effective structure is to state your point, tell the story and restate the point.
In telling your story, dialogue is crucial. It automatically gives an immediacy and poignancy to the scene. Relive your story as you tell it --if you can, become the characters, use their voice and stand in their postures.
Finally, keep your stories concise. Present enough detail to bring your story to life, but don't teel everything that occurred. Relate just the high-impact part of the story. A story can be two sentences, a short conversation or 10 minutes.
Once you have your content together, the next step is to work on your delivery. In our highly visual culture, you may underestimate the power of your voice. When used well, your voice is your most effective tool. It will either draw people toward you or repel them. Your voice is a strong motivating factor in helping people decide whether or not to trust and respect you.
Just as you can change the shape and tone of your body through exercise, you can also work to uncover your most authentic, relaxed and resonant voice. Unappealing voices are the result of years of bad speaking habits, A shaky or weak voice usually means that you're not getting enough oxygen and are holding too much tension in your throat. Vocal exercises used by actors can transform your voice. Get some vocal coaching; take a voice class; or at least buy a book on voice and do the exercises.
A common problem among speakers is the tendency to speak in a monotone. When you want to persuade or inspire your audience, you have to use a voice that perks up the ears. The key ingredient is variation. You have the ability to say the same word many different ways.
Just as speaking in a monotone can cause your audience to tune out, so can speaking too quickly. Rapid delivery can vring energy and momentum to your speech, but if youdon't vary your speed, your audience will stop listening. They'll just get too tired to keep up. Let your words resonate in the air. Let important thoughts linger, let emotional moments land. And don't forget to pause. Pausing is an incredibly valuable tool. If you tend to use filers(ums, ahs), use silence instead. When you become comfortable with silence, you communicate much more confidence.
Body language is another important element in giving a presentation. Make sure your body is congruent with your message. If your body is saying one thing and your words are saying something else, people will believe your body. There is a primitive part of your brain that decides whether or not to trust others by reading nonverbal cues. Signals such as eye contact, posture and tone of voice are key.
So how do you improve your body language? First, remember to breathe. Shallow breathing ---something we all do when we're nervous---triggers the "fight or flight" response; deep breathing encourages you to relax. You communicate confidence when you're comfortable with yourself. When you relax, your audience relaxes with you. And best of all, full breathing will also help you to remember things. Think of breath as opening the doors to your intelligence, your wit and your sense of humor.
Another important component of body language is posture. Your posture shows people how you fell about yourself, how you feel about them and how you feel about your material. Just a slight collapse in the chest or a droop in the shoulders will communicate a sense of aoathy, tiredness or weakness, You might not be feeling any of those things, but that's what your body is communicating. Good alignment is not a rigid, static position. You want to Stand tall, but with a sense of ease.
The irght gertures can also be a critical aspect of positive body language. Many people have the tendency to clasp their hands tightly behind or in front of their body. You can express yourself better if you allow for some movement. Not a lot of quick, jerky, nervous movements, but some flow that can illustarte an extension of your thoughts. Move your elbows away from your body, allow some slow movements along with some stillness. The key is to develop gestures that are natural, expressive and purposeful, which will ultimately give more meaning to your content.
The final ingredient of solid body language is eye contact. Many people will merely glance at their audience, Brief, choppy eye contact may communicate distrust or anxiety. An open face, a genuine smile and a sparkle in the eyes will immeduately open the doors to greater rapport with your audience. You might not feel like smiling when giving a presentation, but when appropriate, do it anyway. You'll look younger, move vital and more interested in your material. I can't tell youhow many people I've worked with who were reluctant to smile ---until they saw themselves on videotape. Rather than looking professional, as they imagined, they looked lethargic or bored. With a smile, their whole face and presentation had a sense of levity.
And that levity can really add to the quality of your speech. After all, joys sells. It's a great motivator. So, above all, in preparing for and delivering your presentation, have fun.
The irght gertures can also be a critical aspect of positive body language. Many people have the tendency to clasp their hands tightly behind or in front of their body. You can express yourself better if you allow for some movement. Not a lot of quick, jerky, nervous movements, but some flow that can illustarte an extension of your thoughts. Move your elbows away from your body, allow some slow movements along with some stillness. The key is to develop gestures that are natural, expressive and purposeful, which will ultimately give more meaning to your content.
The final ingredient of solid body language is eye contact. Many people will merely glance at their audience, Brief, choppy eye contact may communicate distrust or anxiety. An open face, a genuine smile and a sparkle in the eyes will immeduately open the doors to greater rapport with your audience. You might not feel like smiling when giving a presentation, but when appropriate, do it anyway. You'll look younger, move vital and more interested in your material. I can't tell youhow many people I've worked with who were reluctant to smile ---until they saw themselves on videotape. Rather than looking professional, as they imagined, they looked lethargic or bored. With a smile, their whole face and presentation had a sense of levity.
And that levity can really add to the quality of your speech. After all, joys sells. It's a great motivator. So, above all, in preparing for and delivering your presentation, have fun.
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