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Lesson 1 The Methods of Speaking

Many people, especially those who will be delivering their first speeches, find it difficult
to decide on the method of presentation. One’s choice of method should be based on his own
perceived strengths and weaknesses as a speaker, the occasion, the audience, and the purpose of
his speech. He may choose among the following methods of speaking:

1. The read speech which is reading from a manuscript. This method is most useful when
extreme care should be given to the wordings of the speech. This method may be the safest
for speakers who tend to be forgetful or nervous. However, this should not be used very often
because the spontaneity and the audience contact are diminished greatly when a speaker
reads from a paper.

2. The memorized speech which is written out word for word and is committed to memory.
Young speakers are gifted with good memory, but as one gets older, his memory fails.
Sometimes, too, the prepared speech tends to be more formal and rigid and does not allow for
changes in the speech based on the reaction of the audience. Audience contact may also be
avoided by the speaker and spontaneity be lessened.

3. The extemporaneous speech which is delivered after enough organization and practice have
been made based on an outline. The speaker usually plans and organizes his speech prior to
the presentation but creates the language during the time of speaking. In some cases,
however, the speaker is given just a few minutes to collect his thoughts before speaking to
the public.

This method of delivery allows great flexibility; the speaker can modify his speech and
adapt his gestures and language to the audience as he sees fit. Not everyone, though, can be
good extemporaneous speakers. Some speakers allow flashes of inspiration to guide their
speech after which they become fidgety and nervous. They tend to end their speech hurriedly
and finish without an effective conclusion.

4. The Impromptu speech which is given without any preparation. The speaker does not know
that he will speak until his name is called. This is the most natural and most spontaneous of
all modes of delivery, but only the experienced speaker succeeds in it. A deep well of
knowledge is the best preparation for an impromptu speech.

Each mode of delivery has its own advantages and disadvantages and the speaker is free
to choose from among them. The most important thing for the speaker to remember is to deliver
his speech in the most spontaneous and natural manner without compromising his position. He
should strive to develop rapport with his audience through eye to eye contact. His facial
expressions and gestures should jibe with his words. Even his posture should be guarded at all
times without appearing rigid. Everything in him and about him will contribute to the fine
delivery of his speech.

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