Perhaps the most difficult method of the four methods, memorizing is the technique many novice speakers start off with, because they are under the impression that this is how all speeches are prepared and delivered The most polished speakers forget their words halfway through | TRÖÔØNG ÑAÏI HOÏC NOÂNG LAÂM THAØNH PHOÁ HOÀ CHÍ MINH PRESENTATIONAL SKILLS By Vo Van Viet LECTURE 2 REMEMBERING WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY? Techniques for Remembering Speech Material The four most common methods of remembering speech and presentation material are the following: 1. Memorizing 2. Reading from complete text 3. Using notes 4. Using visual aids 1. Memorizing Perhaps the most difficult method of the four methods, memorizing is the technique many novice speakers start off with, because they are under the impression that this is how all speeches are prepared and delivered The most polished speakers forget their words halfway through 1. Memorizing (cont.) I actually do not recommend memorizing your speech. Although the outcome can be very effective, memorizing a speech word for word and then delivering it requires a lot of preparation and practice 1. Memorizing (cont.) First you must write or type out the speech. Since most people do not write the way they speak, this creates and | TRÖÔØNG ÑAÏI HOÏC NOÂNG LAÂM THAØNH PHOÁ HOÀ CHÍ MINH PRESENTATIONAL SKILLS By Vo Van Viet LECTURE 2 REMEMBERING WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY? Techniques for Remembering Speech Material The four most common methods of remembering speech and presentation material are the following: 1. Memorizing 2. Reading from complete text 3. Using notes 4. Using visual aids 1. Memorizing Perhaps the most difficult method of the four methods, memorizing is the technique many novice speakers start off with, because they are under the impression that this is how all speeches are prepared and delivered The most polished speakers forget their words halfway through 1. Memorizing (cont.) I actually do not recommend memorizing your speech. Although the outcome can be very effective, memorizing a speech word for word and then delivering it requires a lot of preparation and practice 1. Memorizing (cont.) First you must write or type out the speech. Since most people do not write the way they speak, this creates and immediate problem. For example, the use of gestures and proper voice inflection in conjunction with a memorized speech tends to be very flat and unengaging. Even if you are successful in using gestures and a lively tone of voice, it's entirely possible that you will forget portions of your speech. 1. Memorizing (cont.) With memorizing, mental blocks are inevitable, and it is not a question of "Will you forget?" but "when you will forget?" Can you memorize a speech? Yes. Should you memorize a speech? I don't recommend it. Speakers who rely strictly on memorization are setting themselves up for failure. 2. Reading from Complete Text Most people dislike listening to someone read a speech or presentation, even if the speaker makes a concerted effort to maintain eye contact with the audience. 2. Reading from Complete Text (cont.) Your audience is just likely to end up saying,"If all he is going to do was read his speech, I could have read it myself." 2. Reading from Complete Text (cont.) .
