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Research indicates that many people would prefer to avoid giving speeches altogether. However, like driving a car, presentation skills can be learned. Unlike formal speeches, presentations aim to educate the audience in various settings, such as classrooms, interviews, or business meetings. A successful presentation serves as a communication tool to convey information and personal opinions efficiently. Essential vocal skills include volume control, pitch variation, pacing, and strategic pauses. Remember, listening actively and maintaining a positive demeanor can enhance your connection with the audience.
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Research has shown that most people would rather die than give a speech. • Giving a presentation is a skill, like driving a car. (video)It can be learned. • A presentation is less formal. Its purpose is to teach something to the audience. It is used in classes, interviews, business meetings, committees or groups. • A presentation is a form of communication with an audience. The object of a presentation is to transmit information and opinion to the audience in your own words, within a limited amount of time.
Vocal Skills • Loudness • Pitch • Rate • Pause