目录

  • 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Introduction
  • 2 Chapter 1 Why English Public Speaking
    • 2.1 Public Speaking: the key to success
    • 2.2 Types of public speaking
    • 2.3 Self-introduction Speech
    • 2.4 Quiz
  • 3 Chapter 2 Building up your confidence
    • 3.1 Dealing with stage fright
    • 3.2 Building up confidence
    • 3.3 Product Presentation
    • 3.4 Quiz
  • 4 Chapter 3 Connect with your Audience
    • 4.1 Analyzing your audience
    • 4.2 Adapting to your audience
    • 4.3 Ceremonial Address
    • 4.4 Quiz
  • 5 Chapter 4 Preparations before Presenting
    • 5.1 Choosing a topic
    • 5.2 Campaign speech
    • 5.3 Quiz
  • 6 Chapter 5  How to begin and end the speech
    • 6.1 Beginning the speech
    • 6.2 Ending the speech
  • 7 Chapter 6 Organizing the Body of the Speech
    • 7.1 Selecting the main points
    • 7.2 Supporting your speech
  • 8 Chapter 7 Master the Power of Language
    • 8.1 Using simple and concise language
    • 8.2 Using coherent language
    • 8.3 Using vivid language
    • 8.4 Adding humor in public speaking
  • 9 Chapter 8 Nonverbal Skills of Public Speaking
    • 9.1 Designing visual aids
    • 9.2 Using body language
    • 9.3 Controlling your voice
  • 10 Chapter 9 Making an Impromptu Speech
    • 10.1 Making an impromptu speech
    • 10.2 Final Speech
Controlling your voice

Project your voice to make your sound natural and enthusiastic.

 Please preview the words before watching the video. 


1.       formaximum impact为求最大效果

2.       instrument['ɪnstrʊm(ə)nt]n.乐器;

3.       mutter['mʌtə]vi.咕哝;喃喃自语

4.       whisper['wɪspə]n. 私语;耳语

5.       roar[rɔː]n.v. 咆哮

6.       demand[dɪ'mɑːnd]v. 要求;需要;查询

7.       announce[ə'naʊns]vt.宣布;述说;

8.       assert[ə'sɜːt]vt. 维护,坚持;断言;主张;声称

9.       declare[dɪ'kleə]vt. 宣布,声明;断言,宣称

10.   affirm[ə'fɜːm]肯定;断言

11.    quality音质

12.    volume音量

13.    pace速率

14.    pitch音高

15.    pause停顿

16.    vocal mechanism发音机制

17.    vocal chords声带

18.    harsh刺耳的

19.   raspy['rɑːspɪ]adj.刺耳的;

20.   breathy['breθɪ]adj.带呼吸声的;缺少声量的

21.    Rate of Speech语速

22.    Vibrations[vaɪ'breɪʃ(ə)n] n. 振动

Please watch the video.



Questions to be discussed in class: 


What's the importance of  nonverbal communication? 

How to improve speech delivery? 




 Study the speech and immitate the speaker. 




Questions to be discussed in class: 

Why did she start witha childhood story about watching a man on TV?

In paragraph 5, thespeaker said “Truth is the most powerful tool we all have”. What truth thespeaker wants to tell in her speech?

Oprah repeated “Theirtime is up!” Who is “their”?


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