https://speech-time.com/speaking-blog.html We post all site updates to our blog so that you can hone your public speaking skills simply by subscribing! en-us public speaking Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:00:39 GMT Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:00:39 GMT speech-time.com https://speech-time.com/help-with-a-speech.html Kayleigh wrote asking for help with a maid-of-honor speech. The general idea of the speech was fine, but the form was, well, in need of help. If your text Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:00:33 GMT https://speech-time.com/public-speaking-anxiety.html Q: 1. What is public speaking anxiety? 2. How do we know that we have public speaking anxiety? 3. May we apply cognitive behavior therapy to conquer the Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:43:41 GMT https://speech-time.com/when-someone-is-talking-during-your-presentation.html If you are giving a presentation and find that someone is talking during and distracting you and others, I have found it helpful to stop your speech, address Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:17:43 GMT https://speech-time.com/speech-topics1.html Q: What is a good topic for a grade 7 speech that has to be 3-5 minutes long? A: A good rule is to speak about what you know. Practically any part of Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:08:24 GMT https://speech-time.com/youth-court.html Q: I'm a member of Youth Court, and needless to say, public speaking is an important part. Any tips? A: Good question Justin. Probably the most Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:02:31 GMT https://speech-time.com/a-friend-in-need-in-a-friend-in-deed.html This is a proverb that tells about how a true friend helps another when in need. This is the story of the bear and the two friends. Once upon a time, Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:53:23 GMT https://speech-time.com/my-question-is1.html Q: When I go up to do a speech, I play it safe and show no emotion. How can I overcome this? A: Interesting question Edd! By its very definition, a Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:02:30 GMT https://speech-time.com/choosing-a-topic.html Q: I need to do a demonstration speech, but I don't know what to do it on. A: The opportunities here are practically endless. However, like an Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:10:26 GMT https://speech-time.com/final-project.html Q: I have to do a final project on any area in the field of speech. This is my first time taking a speech class. Any ideas? The research will be up to Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00:13 GMT https://speech-time.com/my-question-is-managing-speaking-anxiety.html Q: Can you tell me activities to reduce speaking anxiety and nervousness? A This is a great question, as anxiety and nervousness are things most of Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:49:32 GMT https://speech-time.com/what-is-the-importance-of-public-speaking.html Q: What is the importance of public speaking? A: This is a seemingly simple question with a rather complex answer! Public speaking has many purposes, Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:10:46 GMT https://speech-time.com/my-question-isspeeches.html Q: Can I use cell phone usage for an informational speech? A: Of course! You can use practically anything for an informal speech. Some of the best I Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:58:27 GMT https://speech-time.com/college-presentation.html Q: I would like to know if it would be okay to present a point of the subject between two people. For example, if I speak about the topic of Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:33:03 GMT https://speech-time.com/breathing-and-speech-rate.html A: There are certain words I tend to speak fast, especially long words and words ending with the /ed/ and /ss/ sound. Though I am quiet relaxed while Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:24:35 GMT https://speech-time.com/what-is-your-opinion-on-obamas-victory-speech.html Q: Hello! I'm writing a thesis about public political speech and something related with Obama's speech. Could you tell me something about the speech, Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:16:46 GMT https://speech-time.com/how-to-sell.html Q: I need a speech on selling a product of something for my speech class, what are some good examples? A: A effective speaker can sell just Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:14:36 GMT https://speech-time.com/how-to-start-a-speech.html Q: How to start a speech? A: Actually, this question is quite a bit more complicated than a one sentence answer. As we have said before, you Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:39:14 GMT https://speech-time.com/interesting-speeches.html Q: Can you recommend some speeches that could make the judges laugh and be interested? A: Good question Tristan. Actually, this is where Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:22:50 GMT https://speech-time.com/short-sincere-sober.html The trick is to adapt a short best man speech (or several together). I was the best man at a wedding recently and found the speech and advice at this Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:13:46 GMT https://speech-time.com/having-a-mantra.html Before I speak before my audience, I silently do intrapersonal communication and say my mantra. I am confident. I can do this. My audience loves to Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:42:29 GMT https://speech-time.com/question.html Q: Is this a good one minute speech on my mom? I have to do it in front of 200 moms and daughters. Dear Mother Dearest, Its been a long haul these Mon, 04 May 2009 20:00:40 GMT https://speech-time.com/good-topics.html Q: Are there any interesting or good topics for public speaking competition in three minutes? A: Good question! Almost anything can be a speech Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:11:40 GMT https://speech-time.com/memorization.html Q: I have a 30 minute speech that has to be given next week on the sensory system.... (Body System) how do I memorize the criteria? A: One of the Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:55:19 GMT https://speech-time.com/make-yourself-stand-out.html At one point in my life, I performed stand-up comedy. My friend, also a comedian, was performing at a talent show at a local Boys and Girls Club. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:27:11 GMT https://speech-time.com/how-do-you-get-speaking-engagements.html Q: I do presentations about the Cherokee Indians, as well as story-telling. I have different talks appropriate for first graders through adults. I Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:50:41 GMT https://speech-time.com/things-to-do-on-a-date.html Q. I got this title from this website, but I have no idea how to write a speech for this topic. I also don't know whether is this a right topic for Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:36:39 GMT https://speech-time.com/obamas-posture.html Q. What is the significance of President Obama's erect posture during his inauguration ceremony, and is there such a thing as Presidential Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:34:51 GMT https://speech-time.com/quick-memorizing.html Q: How do I memorize a speech about what I want to be when I grow up in a different language? A: Well, one of the first rules of successful Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:11:24 GMT https://speech-time.com/optimism.html Q: I'm in the 8th grade and trying to form ideas to write about in a speech contest that is a month away. The topic is optimism. Help? A: Good Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:10:19 GMT https://speech-time.com/importance-of-public-speaking-in-public-administration.html Q. What is the importance of public speaking in my course on Public Administration? A. Christian, thank you for a very good question! I will give Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:36:52 GMT https://speech-time.com/my-question-is.html Q. Hi, This is Neeraj. I am sick of stammering and stuttering, even say my name. Please help! A. Neeraj, this is a rather common problem, even Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:13:46 GMT https://speech-time.com/leadership-is-communication.html It would be nice to think that the president could solve all of our problems--but he can't. No one can. The role of a leader is to inspire us to Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:02:32 GMT https://speech-time.com/icebreaker-a-manual-for-public-speaking.html This is a book I bought for class,although I didn't think I needed it. I already considered myself a good public speaker and was only taking the class Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:09:02 GMT https://speech-time.com/breathing-technique.html Q: What is the best way to work toward a power projecting voice? A: A very simplified answer is that before you can speak, you first must learn Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:48:30 GMT https://speech-time.com/dryness-of-lips-and-mouth-when-delivering-a-speech.html Q: What can I do to lessen or prevent dryness of lips and mouth during my speech? I look awful every time I deliver my prepared speeches because I Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:25:08 GMT https://speech-time.com/how-to-analyze-two-completely-different-audiences-for-the-same-speech.html Q: My speech class assignment is to give my perspective of gays in the military to a group of senior citizens in a church. Then, give the same Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:45:07 GMT https://speech-time.com/-slideology-.html If you want to master visual communication, this book is for you. If you want to impress your audience with eye-popping slides, this book is for you. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:21:58 GMT https://speech-time.com/success-with-audience-analysis.html As speakers, we all know the importance of properly preparing our material far enough in advance so we have sufficient time to rehearse and fine-tune Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:48:33 GMT https://speech-time.com/the-private-speech-i-made-public.html This is my personal story... My husband and I had only known each other three months before we decided to get married. We knew everyone would try to Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:33:49 GMT https://speech-time.com/grandparenting-101.html Well, THE BOOK SAYS! to do it this way or that way, but NEVER your way. Now, thanks to the internet, everyone is an expert, and child rearing is Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:17:24 GMT https://speech-time.com/cloning.html Cloning is the creation of an organism that is an exact genetic copy of another. This means that every single bit of DNA is the same between the two! Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:08:40 GMT https://speech-time.com/lecterns.html The purpose of a lectern is to hold your notes. Many people prefer to hide behind the lectern. When you must use a lectern or podium: Be sure to Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:25:19 GMT https://speech-time.com/challenging-yet-interesting-speech-topic.html This one is great for a college speech class. It's captivating, interesting, and depending on how far you want to go with it, controversial as well. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:25:12 GMT https://speech-time.com/organizational-speech-humor.html A while back when I was still in college, I was the regional coordinator, or vice president, for a young men's organization called DeMolay. It is a Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:20:43 GMT https://speech-time.com/best-best-man-tips.html Whatever you decide to do for your speech, these general tips delivery should help: Relax. Remember, everyone listening to your best man speech are Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:43:49 GMT https://speech-time.com/do-not-do-what-he-did.html I was a bridesmaid recently where the best man seemed to have not prepared a speech at all, even though he had written a 7-page speech (more like a Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:15:03 GMT https://speech-time.com/you-cant-go-wrong-with-sentimental.html My great grandmother passed away just weeks before my brother's wedding. She was 98 years old, and the matriarch of our traditional Italian family. At Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:48:12 GMT https://speech-time.com/speech-class-101.html Paideia is a situation where people from various backgrounds comes together and share stories to educate. By sharing stories, they enrich one Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:22:03 GMT https://speech-time.com/my-blushing-poetic-moment.html When I was in the seventh grade, I entered a library sponsored poetry contest. Because I had no knowledge of what poetry was, and it was my first time Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:52:02 GMT https://speech-time.com/public-speakingtips.html Feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy. It shows you care about doing well. However, too much nervousness can be Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:06:34 GMT