1-Minute Speeches & the Initial Assessment

One good way to develop confidence in presentation speaking is to repeat a basic speech, making it better and better with more techniques and practice.

That is why, in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th lessons of AASP Fall, each of you will give a one-minute speech.
The topic of the speech will always be the same: My Favorite ____ (place/book/person etc..)

1. In the 2nd class, you will make it to your partner, focusing on body language: eye contact, smile, and gestures.
2. In the 3rd class, you will make it to a small group of 3~4 people, focusing on the way you use your voice including volume, fluency (comfortable speed/pausing) and emphasis of key words.
3. In the4th class, you will stand in front of all classmates in the front of the room with a visual aid (PowerPoint slide etc.), and your speech will be video recorded like the good? example below.
   
4. Your short video will be used for your Intial Self-Assessment. You will watch your video, do a self-analysis, and set goals for improving your speaking skills.
   

One good way to practice is to record your voice like this on Voice Thread. You can do this easily in the ILC and can practice as many times as you like until you are satisfied :- )