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
Making an impromptu speech


ž   Grasp ways and steps to prepare for and practice an impromptu speech.

ž   Describe how to organize an impromptu speech (structures).

ž   Deal with questions properly.

 Please preview the words before watching the video. 


1.        offhand即席的

2.        all-powerfuladj. 全能的

3.        Constant dropping wears the stone. 滴水穿石

4.        As we sow, so shall we reap. 种瓜得瓜种豆得豆

5.        All that glitters is not gold.闪闪发光的未必都是金子;人不可貌相

6.        sword[sɔːd]n. 刀,剑;武力,战争

7.        anticipate [æn'tɪsɪpeɪt]vt. 预期,期望;

8.        Cool off.平静下来

9.        commit to交付,把…投入;把…置于

10.     stammer['stæmə]v.口吃;结结巴巴地说

11.     spontaneous[spɒn'teɪnɪəs]adj. 自发的;自然的;无意识的

12.     inattentive [ɪnə'tentɪv]adj. 疏忽的;怠慢的;不注意的

13.     tongue-tiedadj. 结结巴巴的;发音不清的;缄默的


Please watch the video.



 Study the speech and immitate the speaker. 




Questions to be discussed in class: 

Why did thespeaker quote so many Tedsters in his speech?

Which tip doyou find the most useful for you? Give an example.

What did thespeaker’s personal failing experience tell us?

Why didpeople sit back when they succeed? What will happen then?

Pleasetranslate: Success is a continuous journey

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