It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners by Andrew Bulman
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We all need to master and practise public speaking. The ability to speak in front of an audience is life-enhancing. It creates confidence at work, play and in relationships. This book will give you that confidence and help you to speak on special occasions, in the workplace and when you are unexpectedly asked 'to say a few words'. Learn to craft an attention grabbing speech, banish self-consciousness, use gestures, inject humour and finish speaking with a persuasive call to action. Sally Jenkins is an author and speaker. In 2018 she reached the national finals of the Association of Speakers' Clubs Speech Competition. Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners covers the following topics: Why Learn to Speak in Public? The benefits are many Banish the Demons Get rid of your negative thoughts Limbering Up Prepare your voice to be heard Speech Content and Construction Understand how to construct a speech Brilliant Beginnings Open your speech with a bang Magnificent Middles Make the body of your speech memorable Exciting Endings Go out on a high Gripping Gestures Let your hands do the talking Audience Rapport Make friends with the audience Perfect Pauses Silence is golden Avoiding Monotony Variety in a speech is essential Memorising versus Using Notes Learn to use bullet points Reading Aloud This is not an easy option! To Joke or not to Joke Appropriate use of humour Impromptu Speaking Speaking off the cuff PowerPoint Use it wisely Speaking Engagements Get paid for speaking The Vote of Thanks Say 'thank you' concisely Panel Events The popular format for conferences 1 Minute Networking Introduction Essential for small businesses Wedding Speeches Don't let fear spoil the big day Parties And Celebrations Toast the guest of honour The Eulogy A difficult speech at an emotional time When it Goes Wrong Be prepared! Resources Where to find further help
Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners by Andrew Bulman is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.
This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners aloud.
Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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