Going Impromptu

Going Impromptu

topic that grabs your interest

topic you’ve always wanted to talk about

topic you always talk about

Reaction to the Prompt

In reality…

Then what do we need to do to fight that stress & whip up an impressive speech? 

We prepare.

But,

Go home. Practice. Practice. and practice more. Now it’s time for you to practice!

The Ultimate Solution

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Maintaining your cool CONFIDENCE

Following the 3 Steps of Impromptu Speaking…

by me :)

What can we prepare?

Thesis statement of an essay Conciseness

fancy words jargon SAT words

70%, 30%

Step#1:Figure out the Main Idea ASAP

Branches? factual evidence (data, statistics) analogies (if they seem fit) anecdote

Gather sub-ideas into groups don’t get too petty with details progress from one branch to another

Step#2:Branch Out

Always open & end on a strong note! First impression

Step#3:Opening & Closing

Disclaimers “My topic is really boring..” “I’m not prepared for this ㅠㅠ " “I’m sorry!”

DON’T EVER APOLOGIZE ON THE PODIUM (unless you swear by accident)

Bad Opening Exam-ples

Catchy, arousing interest “I came to a shocking conclusion.” “This was one topic that was really in-

teresting.” Try not to talk about the “topic.” Don’t read out your topic. Try other

ways to introduce the topic/POV.

Good Opening Exam-ples

Sample Topic: Should we provide support to North Korean defec-

tors?

A simple “say what you said” is fine But to go one step further,

a meaningful sentence—the final touch

Conclusion

We talked about the 3 Steps of im-promptu Speaking.

But what if I don’t have anything to talk about? - CONTENT

And how do we say it nicely? - STYLE

So,

Keeps subject matter within your grasp Create empathy Provides you with something crucial:

a THEME Deflect potential criticism Caution:

Water down the unnecessary details

Content#1: Personal Experience

READ THE NEWS!!! Excellent fodder for any time of speech Makes you look

prepared authority credibility

It’s just good for you.

Content#2: Current Events

Memorize one or two. Pick concise ones that can be applied to multiple occa-

sions “The future belongs to those who be-

lieve in the beauty of their dreams” “Our greatest glory is not in ever falling,

but in rising every time we fall.”

Content#3: Quotes

Cancels out intensity & attention “Um”professional If you say more than fifteen fillers

-0.3 points off!! Consciously remind yourself not to say:

um’s ahh’s like’s you know’s

Style#1:The “Um” Trap

Common Mistake

Start every sentence with an actual, de-liberate word

Record yourself Figure out when you use fillers

when you begin a sentence? um’s instead of conjunctions? end of a sentence?

How to Avoid the “Um” Trap

Much less distracting. (Pause) … an effective device! If you get stuck?

1. Resist the Urge to Say Um2. Pause for a while.

Act like you know what you’re doing Just don’t pause throughout your entire

speech.

Pause.

Use gestures, but don’t overuse them. Make sure they carry meaning.

Style#2:Gestures & Eye Contact

Guides the audience Keeps you on track The Rule of 3:

Say what you’re going to say Say it Say what you said

Style#4:Signposting

Now it’s your turn.Volunteers?