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Topic: Speaking

 Lesson: Using Language Carefully (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Words can change people’s understanding of the world.
2.The purpose of almost all communication is the same.
3.Grammar and pronunciation don’t matter because of regional differences.
4.The communication process occurs over time.
5.Communication should be based on reality.
6.Because we are all human, our backgrounds make little difference in a communication.
7.Watch out for similar words with different meanings in the English language.
8.In the modern world, everyone’s language is the same.
9.The words a speaker or writer uses should match the audience.
10.Feedback should be ignored if it is negative.
 Lesson: Showing Confidence (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.All audiences are essentially the same.
2.If you are not a natural-born speaker, you will always be afraid at meetings.
3.Like most things, confidence improves with practice.
4.Staying up most of the night to prepare for a meeting will increase your confidence and effectiveness.
5.Make yourself known as soon as you enter a room.
6.If you are prepared and rested, your body language will usually be positive.
7.To relax in a meeting, sit back and put your feet up.
8.The image you project is more important than your real personality.
9.The most successful people believe what they say.
10.The louder you sound, the most confident you will look.
 Lesson: One-on-One Conversations (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.People will trust you no matter how you present yourself.
2.Most people prefer one-sided conversations.
3.Using honest language helps get your point across.
4.Listen for what lies behind the words.
5.Show empathy for a speaker’s emotion when appropriate.
6.Listen to a speaker patiently unless it’s necessary to interrupt.
7.Never ask a speaker to explain strange terms.
8.Laughter is never confusing or offensive.
9.Move away from a speaker to show your interest.
10.Everyone brings preconceptions to a new situation.
 Lesson: Small Group Communication (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Up to 25 people make a good small group.
2.It’s worth spending extra time to allow group members to get acquainted.
3.The past history of group participants is unimportant.
4.Open communication means leaving doors open during meetings.
5.Most people want meetings to extend as long as possible to keep from going back to their offices.
6.Parliamentary procedure is used mostly in formal meetings.
7.Opposing viewpoints should be eliminated.
8.A discussion leader should stay away from adding his or her own ideas.
9.Decisions that are not made quickly are often never made.
10.Consensus is a way of bringing together opposing viewpoints.
 Lesson: Large Group Communication (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Talking to a large group is the same as talking to a small group, except for size.
2.Keep in touch with the conference organizers.
3.All PA systems sound just about the same.
4.Expect most people in large meetings not to know you.
5.Try to cram as many details as possible into your opening remarks.
6.Speak rapidly so people can move quickly to the next event.
7.Let the audience know about changes in scheduling.
8.Pick out points of similarity between presentations.
9.There is no need to ask people to applaud.
10.Summing up means just repeating the points other speakers have made.
 Lesson: Making Speeches (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Writing a speech a half hour ahead of time is enough preparation.
2.If you don’t know why you are giving your speech, it will probably fail.
3.It doesn’t really matter what theme you choose for a speech.
4.Every speech should be organized by bullet points.
5.Avoid confusing terms and complex sentences.
6.Once you have the theme and purpose of a speech, you should be able to write the speech in a single draft.
7.Involving senses other than hearing will help keep the audience’s attention.
8.Mirrors and tape recorders are handy aids in practicing a speech.
9.If people have to ask you questions, then your speech has been a failure.
10.An optimistic ending can help motivate your audience.
 Lesson: Involving the Audience (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.It isn’t worth your time to change a speech to fit a particular audience.
2.Speeches should be enough like stories to catch the audience’s attention.
3.Asking questions is just a way to make sure the audience is awake.
4.The more complicated the handout, the more important you will look to your audience.
5.Demonstrations are only good for science experiments.
6.Volunteers should take an active part on stage.
7.Small groups can help work out organizational problems.
8.Audience comment is rude.
9.Interviewing audience members can help you know the group.
10.Ask for feedback at least every five minutes.
 Lesson: Answering Questions (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Knowing your subject thoroughly is the best way to be prepared for questions.
2.The questioner deserves your direct, obvious attention.
3.You should restate the question because some of the audience may have been asleep.
4.You should throw out all your notes after the Q&A period.
5.Fighting hostility with more hostility just makes matters worse.
6.Most negative questions can be rephrased to sound positive.
7.Make sure to tell the questioner that he has asked a poor question.
8.Always try to cover up your ignorance during an answer.
9.Even the best presentation may not get much response.
10.Speeches are inappropriate in a Q&A period.
 Lesson: Visual and Media Aids (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Your visual and media aids should match your written outline.
2.Using more than one type of aid will confuse your audience.
3.Even a mix of aids should convey simple messages.
4.Images should be the same size no matter where you will be showing them.
5.The main barriers to technology are large pillars in halls.
6.The only time media aids detract is when equipment fails.
7.Always rehearse, even if the space you will be using for your presentation is not available.
8.Check out equipment even if a technician says it is working.
9.Assistants don’t need to be present at rehearsals.
10.Think of the next speaker when you put your materials away.
 Lesson: Errors in Presentation (Optional)Pre-TestPost-Test
1.Thorough preparation may require research.
2.Each audience is different.
3.An audience should have its ignorance pointed out.
4.The longer the written report accompanying a presentation, the more important you will look.
5.Having several different themes in a speech makes it easier to follow.
6.Your wording and delivery for a speech should deal honestly with any problems.
7.Using jargon makes you sound more knowledgeable.
8.Jokes and humor have no place in a presentation.
9.Even off-topic questions should receive your full attention.
10.Thank anyone who helped you with your presentation.
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