Learn with Me: Public Speaking Skills

Author: Mu Hua
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features:
Chapter 1 General Knowledge of Public Speaking
1. The Meaning of Public Speaking
2. Characteristics of Public Speaking
3. Types of Public Speaking
4. Basic Principles of Public Speaking
5. Taboos in Public Speaking
Chapter 2 Cultivating the Qualities and Abilities of a Speaker
1. The Qualities of a Speaker
2. Abilities a Speaker Should Possess
Chapter 3 Preparation for Public Speaking
1. The Purpose of Public Speaking
2. Choosing a Speech Topic
3. Collecting and Organizing Speech Material
4. Writing a Speech Draft
5. Memorizing a Speech Draft
6. Rehearsing Before the Speech
Chapter 4 Psychological Training for a Speaker
1. Psychological Qualities of a Speaker
2. Abnormal Psychological States During Public Speaking
3. Psychological Factors of Stage Fright and Prevention
Chapter 5 Understanding and Engaging the Audience
1. Why It’s Important to Understand and Engage the Audience
2. Paying Attention to Understanding and Analyzing the Audience
3. The Credibility Effect of a Speaker
4. Ways to Analyze the Audience
5. Capturing the Audience’s Attention
Chapter 6 Developing the Style of Public Speaking
1. The Meaning of the Style of Public Speaking
2. The Importance of the Style of Public Speaking
3. Ways to Form the Style of Public Speaking
4. Variability of the Style of Public Speaking
5. Types of the Style of Public Speaking
6. Cultivating Personal Public Speaking Style
7. Refining a Natural Public Speaking Style
Chapter 7 The, ,
1. The: An Attractive Speech Opening
2. The: An Engaging and Full Speech Body
3. The: A Skillful Speech Closing
Chapter 8 Techniques of Public Speaking Language
1. Following Logical Thinking
2. Rhetorical Techniques
3. Techniques of Proof and Refutation
4. Humorous Techniques
5. Techniques of Creating Suspense
6. Techniques of Using Questions
7. Techniques of Quoting Classics
8. Techniques of Interweaving Content
9. Techniques of Expressing Emotions
10. Techniques of Verbal Variation
11. Techniques of Pronunciation
12. Techniques of Expression
Chapter 9 How to Engage the Audience’s Emotions
1. Setting the "Excitement Points" of a Speech
2. Making Your Speech Resonate Deeply
3. How to Evoke Audience Empathy
4. The Secrets of Showing Charm
5. The Art of Public Speaking
Chapter 10 Handling Unexpected Situations During Public Speaking
1. Dealing with the Problem of Too Much Content and Not Enough Time
2. Handling Mistakes During the Speech
3. Handling Changes in the Main Theme
4. Dealing with Apathetic Audience Reactions
5. Handling Negative Environmental Influences
6. Handling On-the-Spot Audience Questions
7. Dealing with Unpleasant Behavior
8. Addressing Opposing Audience Views
9. Facing Disruptive Actions from Adversaries
10. Handling On-the-Spot Q&A
Chapter 11 Skillfully Using Body Language
1. What Is Body Language?
2. The Role of Body Language
3. Characteristics of Body Language
4. Basic Principles of Designing and Using Body Language
5. Common Body Language Mistakes
6. The Relationship Between Body Language and Verbal Communication
7. Using Body Language
8. Speech Voice, Tone, and Pace