[模板]国际会议发言讲课11.ppt

Tips and Techniques For Great Presentations entertaining and impressive indigestible and monotonous The Voice There are five main terms used for defining vocal qualities: Volume: How loud the sound is. Tone: The characteristics of a sound. Pitch: How high or low a note is. Pace: This is how long a sound lasts. Color: the distinctive tone of a sound “you look so nice! Try with different color: surprise, irony, grief, anger Two good methods for improving your voice: 1. Listen to the native speaker’s speech. 2. Listen to your own voice. Take home recording, and listen! OR: Cup your right hand around your right ear and gently pull the ear forward. Next, cup your left hand around your mouth and direct the sound straight into your ear. The Body Throughout you presentation, display: Eye contact: Facial Expressions: Smiling Gestures: A lively speaking style Posture and body orientation: Standing erect and leaning forward Proximity: a comfortable distance for interaction with others Voice. modulate your voice. Other Tips If you are not using a microphone, speak sufficiently loudly that the furthest member of your audience can hear you clearly. If you are using a microphone, speak at normal volume, but a little more slowly and distinctly Regularly sweep your eyes : left-centre-right and back front-middle-rear and back Break your distracting habits: e.g. uh, you know, or put our hands in our pockets and jingle our keys too often way to break: Immediate feedback Dont make a rambling opening. E.g. When I was asked to speak on this subject, I wondered what to say .. Never apologize for your nervousness or your material. If you dont advertise any weaknesses in your style or content, they probably wont be noticed. Occasionally alter the speed, volume and tone of your delivery. Speaking slower or faster and quieter or louder and being more cheerful or more serious all adds dramatic effect and keeps the attention of your audience. H