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Words and language when speaking – Part 2

One of the Paths to speaking success is focused on your word and language choice.

There are two simple things to remember in this regard which if you apply them can turn you into a great speaker.

As you saw in my previous Blog the first of these was the recommendation to use short words, short sentences, and  short paragraphs – to keep it simple.

So, the second thing is to;

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Words and language when speaking – Part 1

If you have been following this Blog you will probably be aware that at The Speaking Well we advocate 7 particular Paths to Speaking Well. 

When taken the paths lead to a vast improvement in your ability to speak in all environments including in your Work, on social occasions and at your Toastmasters or speaking clubs. One of these paths is focused on your word and language choice.

There are two simple things to remember with regard to word and language choice which if you apply them can help turn you into a great speaker.

This Blog entry summarises the first of these below and my very next Blog entry will focus on the second.

So, the first point is this:

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Confidence, energy, vitality, and enthusiasm when speaking

Another of  the recommended Paths to Speaking Well is focused on energy, vitality, and enthusiasm in order to give your audience the impression that you are a confident speaker . 

A focus on this Path will help you to be a confident speaker. This Path is really important in both work situations and social settings as well as at your local Toastmaster Club.

If you take the advice on offer in this Blog and in the attached reports you will become a more confident, more compelling speaker as your energy and enthusiasm are released and in addition, the audience for your talk or presentation will believe that you are confident.

In fact anxiety and fear give you an energy that you can turn into confidence when you speak. How can you do this?

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What is my purpose when speaking?

In any talk, presentation, or speech you need to clearly identify your purpose. This is true whether your speech is to be given at work, in your community, or at your local Toastmasters Club.

The Speaking Well advocates 7 particular paths to speaking, one of which is enabling the audience to clearly identify your purpose.

This idea is easy to understand if you can answer these questions about your purpose;

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To give your best speech, talk, or presentation you need to be well organised

At The Speaking Well we advocate 7 particular Paths to speaking success. 

One of these Paths is focused on how you organise your speech and the importance of time when speaking.

If your talk, presentation or speech is well organised it will be:

Easier to follow
Easier to understand
Easier to remember

The format for most methods of creating a speech is to consider the talk under the following headings:

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