Nobody Ever Knows They Got Joining Instructions
I'm a member of one of the most exclusive clubs in high school. It's a club that no one ever knows they're joining. It's called the C-Club, and it sounds quite unassuming, but it's actually all about becoming an excellent communicator and public speaker. But what does the C-Club have to do with learning foreign languages? We'll tell you! The article will teach you how to improve your speaking skills in five easy steps, which are listed below.
Step 1: Understand that Communicating is Not Easy
There are many definitions of communication. The most basic definition is the sharing of ideas by oral or written means between two or more people. Most people, however, think of communication in a negative way: they believe that it's not easy to talk to people, and that there are only a few special people who can talk to others effectively. But those negative views about communication are completely wrong and will hold you back from becoming a great communicator. Remember that communication is not about talking, but rather about listening; and just as important as being able to speak well is learning how to listen well. Learn to listen actively, and you'll understand how well the other person is speaking. When you do that, and then give ideas back to the other person or say something in response to what the other person is saying, you will be able to communicate well. We can't stress this enough: great communicators are great listeners first and foremost.
We're not saying that you need to be a "people person," because there are many situations where you will want to be quiet, like when your history teacher asks you a question in class. In those situations, just respond briefly by saying the basics of what she wants to know (Does anyone remember the answer? Does anyone agree with my point?), and then go back to listening. This is especially important if you have trouble speaking up in front of people. You don't have to have all the answers or be the star of every conversation; just make sure that people realize that you're paying attention and that you've heard what they've said. If you act like a good listener, people will be more open to talking to you.
Step 2: Understand that Public Speaking is Easy
Here's the truth: public speaking is simple! It's so simple that many people never learn how to do it. The reason for this is that they think that public speaking is hard, and it isn't. If you can look at a group of people in your speech class and convince them strongly of your point of view, you're doing a great job; but if you can't make an intelligent comment on any topic in a conversation with other people, then there are problems with your communication skills.
We know that this may sound harsh, but it's true. Public speaking is about presenting some ideas to an audience, and if the audience believes what you have to say, then you are successful. If you aren't convinced of your own ideas, then no one else will be either.
All that public speaking is is expressing your own point of view effectively; and it's not all that hard if you just take a moment to practice. You need to understand the other person's point of view as well as possible before giving your answer or opinion. For example, if someone asks you "Why is it raining?" and you respond by saying, "It's because of the clouds," that's not a very good response. You should understand why the clouds are there in order to understand why it's raining. If you don't, then you have no right giving your own response. Of course, your instructor won't give you points just for understanding everything; they'll want to know what you think about the topic at hand. But that's why they're there: to hear your own opinion on the subject.
Step 3: Learn How to Talk About Yourself
That's right: every class and every activity has a certain amount of talking that goes with it. It doesn't matter if it's in English, history, math or science, there are always some conversations that go on during the course of each class. And most students can learn a lot about themselves not only by listening to what others have to say but also by participating in these conversations and learning how to talk about themselves.
We know that this may be a little hard when you're first starting out. You'll most likely be so nervous talking to someone that you'll talk too much and say things that aren't true or make small mistakes; but it will get easier over time, and when it does, stop being nervous! Talking about yourself is great for making friends. It can also help you to learn more about the subject if you talk to others about it. For example, if you're in a science class and the teacher is talking about a topic that really interests you (for example, human evolution), then there's a good chance that others are interested as well. Think back to lessons where everyone was excited and participating; what was going on then? They were learning something they wanted to learn! So never be ashamed of talking about things that interest you; it's part of what helps people feel like they're actually learning something during class.
Another reason to talk more is so that your friends and classmates can hear your voice without having their heads covered in textbooks every five seconds. If you keep talking without putting your head up, then your classmates will be distracted from the lecture; and if they're distracted, they won't learn anything.
But the most important reason for learning how to talk about yourself is so that you don't have to rely on your teacher or other people to do the talking for you. If someone asks what you plan on doing after high school, and you've never thought about it before, then it's time to start thinking about it now. Your future is waiting for you; and a friend of yours has just asked what you plan on doing in the future.
Conclusion
Public speaking may sound hard, but it's not. You just need to know what you're talking about and have some opinions to go along with it; and as long as you understand that public speaking is simple, then it's all downhill from there. So stop thinking about how hard public speaking is and start learning how to do it!
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