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Understanding Public Speaking
Public speaking might seem intimidating, but it's a valuable skill worth developing. When you learn to speak effectively, you can enhance your personal development, influence your world, and advance your career opportunities.
There are three main types of speeches you might deliver: informative speeches that convey facts and promote understanding, persuasive speeches that influence choices and opinions, and special occasion speeches that add distinction to important events.
Effective communication involves more than just words. Your message is conveyed through three key "codes": verbal language (your spoken words), paralanguage (your tone, pitch, and volume), and non-verbal cues (eye contact, facial expressions, and posture).
Did you know? Many people believe good speakers never get nervous, but this is a myth! Even experienced speakers feel nervous before presentations—they've just learned techniques to manage their anxiety effectively.
Communication Process and Ethics
Your unique frame of reference—including your beliefs, attitudes, values, background, and experiences—shapes how you create and interpret messages. Understanding this helps you connect better with your audience.
The communication process involves encoding your message through your frame of reference, sending it through potential noise (distractions), and your audience decoding it through their frame of reference. This is why knowing your audience is so important!
As a speaker, you have ethical responsibilities: showing up when scheduled, being prepared, respecting audience opinions, being honest in your research, and considering all perspectives on your topic.
Remember: The audience has responsibilities too! Good audience members support speakers by giving full attention, avoiding distractions, respecting opinions, and providing honest, tactful feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Building Speaker Confidence
Speaking anxiety comes in two forms: situational anxiety (nervousness about a specific speaking event) and trait anxiety (internal anxieties you bring to any speaking situation). Even experienced speakers get situational anxiety—it's normal and can actually energize your presentation!
You can manage situational anxiety by preparing thoroughly and practicing out loud at least three times. Deep breathing, planning a relaxed introduction, and using visual aids also help calm nerves by keeping your hands busy and shifting attention away from yourself.
For deeper trait anxiety, try positive imagery—creating vivid, detailed mental pictures of yourself giving a successful speech. This works in three steps: develop positive self-talk, transform negative mental images into positive ones, and compete only with yourself.
Pro tip: Remember what broadcaster Edward R. Murrow said: "The only difference between the pros and the novices is that the pros have trained their butterflies to fly in formation." You don't need to eliminate nervousness—just channel it productively!
Preparing Your Speech
Thorough preparation is the foundation of an effective speech. When you prepare well, you can control your nervousness and create something memorable for your audience.
Start by knowing your audience—their interests, values, and needs. This knowledge helps you tailor your content specifically to them. Then select and limit your topic to something narrow and specific enough to cover thoroughly in your allotted time.
Next, gather information through research—collect data, statistics, expert opinions, and interesting facts that support your purpose. The more solid information you have, the more confident you'll feel.
Planning tip: Organizing your material effectively is crucial! A well-structured speech helps your audience follow your ideas and remember your key points. Pay special attention to your introduction and conclusion—these are what your audience will remember most.
Delivering Your Speech
Once your speech is prepared, practice is essential. Try rehearsing in front of a mirror, family members, or friends. Recording yourself (audio or video) helps identify strengths and weaknesses so you can make improvements before the actual presentation.
When you finally stand before your audience, focus on making a strong first impression. Grab attention with a startling question, challenging statement, quotation, or story. Speak with energy and variety in your voice to keep listeners engaged.
Use clear structure and transitions to guide your audience through your speech. Phrases like "First," "Second," and "Finally" act as signposts. Make consistent eye contact by looking at your audience before you start speaking and throughout your presentation.
Make it memorable: Include a "wow" factor—a powerful story, dramatic point, unusual statistic, or effective visual aid. A touch of appropriate humor can also make you more relatable and keep your audience engaged.
Remember, becoming an effective speaker is a lifelong process. You'll never be "perfect," but with each speech, you'll improve. As the saying goes, "If we can speak, we can influence, if we can influence, we can change lives."
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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Mastering Public Speaking: Essential Tips and Notes
L
Leonel
@leonel_dyzi
Public speaking is a powerful skill that can influence, convince, educate and persuade groups of people. It's a set of abilities that work together to help you effectively present ideas to others, and with practice, anyone can develop these skills... Show more
Understanding Public Speaking
Public speaking might seem intimidating, but it's a valuable skill worth developing. When you learn to speak effectively, you can enhance your personal development, influence your world, and advance your career opportunities.
There are three main types of speeches you might deliver: informative speeches that convey facts and promote understanding, persuasive speeches that influence choices and opinions, and special occasion speeches that add distinction to important events.
Effective communication involves more than just words. Your message is conveyed through three key "codes": verbal language (your spoken words), paralanguage (your tone, pitch, and volume), and non-verbal cues (eye contact, facial expressions, and posture).
Did you know? Many people believe good speakers never get nervous, but this is a myth! Even experienced speakers feel nervous before presentations—they've just learned techniques to manage their anxiety effectively.
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Communication Process and Ethics
Your unique frame of reference—including your beliefs, attitudes, values, background, and experiences—shapes how you create and interpret messages. Understanding this helps you connect better with your audience.
The communication process involves encoding your message through your frame of reference, sending it through potential noise (distractions), and your audience decoding it through their frame of reference. This is why knowing your audience is so important!
As a speaker, you have ethical responsibilities: showing up when scheduled, being prepared, respecting audience opinions, being honest in your research, and considering all perspectives on your topic.
Remember: The audience has responsibilities too! Good audience members support speakers by giving full attention, avoiding distractions, respecting opinions, and providing honest, tactful feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
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Building Speaker Confidence
Speaking anxiety comes in two forms: situational anxiety (nervousness about a specific speaking event) and trait anxiety (internal anxieties you bring to any speaking situation). Even experienced speakers get situational anxiety—it's normal and can actually energize your presentation!
You can manage situational anxiety by preparing thoroughly and practicing out loud at least three times. Deep breathing, planning a relaxed introduction, and using visual aids also help calm nerves by keeping your hands busy and shifting attention away from yourself.
For deeper trait anxiety, try positive imagery—creating vivid, detailed mental pictures of yourself giving a successful speech. This works in three steps: develop positive self-talk, transform negative mental images into positive ones, and compete only with yourself.
Pro tip: Remember what broadcaster Edward R. Murrow said: "The only difference between the pros and the novices is that the pros have trained their butterflies to fly in formation." You don't need to eliminate nervousness—just channel it productively!
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Preparing Your Speech
Thorough preparation is the foundation of an effective speech. When you prepare well, you can control your nervousness and create something memorable for your audience.
Start by knowing your audience—their interests, values, and needs. This knowledge helps you tailor your content specifically to them. Then select and limit your topic to something narrow and specific enough to cover thoroughly in your allotted time.
Next, gather information through research—collect data, statistics, expert opinions, and interesting facts that support your purpose. The more solid information you have, the more confident you'll feel.
Planning tip: Organizing your material effectively is crucial! A well-structured speech helps your audience follow your ideas and remember your key points. Pay special attention to your introduction and conclusion—these are what your audience will remember most.
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Delivering Your Speech
Once your speech is prepared, practice is essential. Try rehearsing in front of a mirror, family members, or friends. Recording yourself (audio or video) helps identify strengths and weaknesses so you can make improvements before the actual presentation.
When you finally stand before your audience, focus on making a strong first impression. Grab attention with a startling question, challenging statement, quotation, or story. Speak with energy and variety in your voice to keep listeners engaged.
Use clear structure and transitions to guide your audience through your speech. Phrases like "First," "Second," and "Finally" act as signposts. Make consistent eye contact by looking at your audience before you start speaking and throughout your presentation.
Make it memorable: Include a "wow" factor—a powerful story, dramatic point, unusual statistic, or effective visual aid. A touch of appropriate humor can also make you more relatable and keep your audience engaged.
Remember, becoming an effective speaker is a lifelong process. You'll never be "perfect," but with each speech, you'll improve. As the saying goes, "If we can speak, we can influence, if we can influence, we can change lives."
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What is the Knowunity AI companion?
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
Where can I download the Knowunity app?
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Is Knowunity really free of charge?
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user