The Value of Public Speaking: Part 2 — Speech Preparation

Abstract

In the previous issue of The English Teacher (Vol. XII, No. 3, Dec. 1984), the topic, ‘The Value of Public Speaking’ was covered. In that article, the different components which make up the skill of public speaking were mentioned — ‘confidence building’, ‘speech preparation’, ‘delivery techniques’ and ‘using the body to communicate effectively’. Out of these equally important components, the first component which was dealt with in detail was ‘Confidence Building’.