DELIVERY FOR DIFFERENT SPEECH SITUATIONS|WEEK 10 MODULE|ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Summary

This video script is a lesson on oral communication for grade 11 students, focusing on week 10's module about delivering speeches in various contexts. The instructor emphasizes overcoming the fear of public speaking and the importance of practice to improve skills. The lesson covers different speaking situations such as audience size, open-air venues, various indoor venues, using microphones, and speaking from a podium. Tips are provided for each scenario to help students adapt their delivery and enhance their public speaking abilities.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Public speaking can be challenging, but with practice, you can master it and appear confident.
• 🎯 Different speech situations require different approaches, especially when delivering speeches outside the classroom.
• 👥 Audience size matters; speaking to smaller groups allows for more intimacy, while larger crowds may feel more intimidating.
• 🌳 Speaking in open-air venues brings challenges like noise and weather conditions, but it can also feel more relaxed due to the natural atmosphere.
• 🏢 The venue for your speech (classroom, conference room, open court, etc.) will influence your delivery and non-verbal cues, so it's important to adjust accordingly.
• 🎙️ Proper microphone use is crucial; it amplifies your voice, but overuse or improper handling can hinder your speech.
• 📊 When using visual aids in large venues, ensure they are visible and adjust your pace and gestures for larger crowds.
• 📋 A podium or lectern can be a useful tool to help with nervousness, but avoid hiding behind it or gripping it too tightly.
• 👍 Good posture and confidence are key to engaging your audience, whether you're using a microphone, speaking in an open-air venue, or standing at a podium.
• 🔑 The most important factor in public speaking is mastering your speech through constant practice and preparation.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the Week 10 module in the oral communication lesson?

The primary focus of the Week 10 module is on the delivery of speeches in different situations, particularly outside the classroom, challenging students to enhance their public speaking skills in various environments.

Why does the teacher emphasize practicing public speaking outside of the classroom?

The teacher emphasizes practicing outside the classroom because speaking in unfamiliar environments helps students build confidence and develop their ability to handle diverse speaking situations, which might be more challenging than classroom settings.

What do Young and Travis suggest about public speaking, according to the script?

Young and Travis suggest that while many people initially fear public speaking, it can be mastered through gradual practice, and although nervousness (butterflies) may persist, it is possible to appear calm and confident over time.

What advice does the teacher give for handling different audience sizes?

The teacher advises adapting the speech delivery based on audience size. Smaller audiences allow for a more personal and intimate approach, while larger audiences require a more formal delivery and can be more intimidating, requiring adjustments in presentation.

What are the key challenges when speaking in open-air venues?

Speaking in open-air venues presents challenges such as environmental distractions, noise, inattentive audiences, discomfort from weather conditions, and the possible absence of audio-visual equipment. Speakers may also need to adjust their voice projection without microphones.

How can speakers effectively prepare for speaking in different venues?

Speakers should visit the venue prior to the event, check the available equipment, and adjust their speech delivery according to the size and layout of the venue. It is also important to be early and comfortable with the surroundings.

What tips does the teacher provide for using a microphone during a speech?

The teacher advises checking the microphone to ensure it works properly, using it to enhance the volume without distorting pronunciation, and avoiding holding the microphone too close or far from the mouth. The speaker should also manage their voice projection when not using a microphone.

What is the function of a lectern or podium, and how should speakers use it effectively?

A lectern or podium is used to support the speaker's notes and provide a platform to speak from. Speakers should use it to help manage their posture and nervousness but avoid gripping the edges or hiding behind it. Confidence can be displayed by standing straight and using clear hand gestures when appropriate.

How should speakers adjust their non-verbal communication depending on the venue size?

For large venues, speakers should use more exaggerated facial expressions and gestures to ensure visibility and engagement. In smaller venues, more subtle non-verbal cues are sufficient since the audience is closer and can observe finer details.

What is the importance of knowing the audience before delivering a speech?

Knowing the audience is crucial because it helps the speaker tailor their speech to the audience's knowledge level, interests, and expectations. This ensures that the content, language, and tone are appropriate, whether speaking to students, professionals, or general audiences.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to Week 10: Overcoming Public Speaking Challenges

The teacher welcomes students to Week 10 of the oral communication module, emphasizing that the focus will be on speech delivery in various situations. Students are encouraged to practice public speaking beyond the classroom, as real-world speaking situations often occur in unfamiliar environments. The teacher reassures students that public speaking anxiety is common but can be improved through practice. The emphasis is on gradual improvement in speech delivery.

05:01

👥 Speaking to Different Audience Sizes

This section focuses on how audience size affects speech delivery. Smaller audiences allow for a more intimate and personal connection, while larger groups may feel intimidating. The teacher advises students to adjust their approach based on the audience size, and to always ask organizers about the expected number of attendees. Beginners should start with smaller audiences to build confidence, and those more experienced can handle larger crowds.

10:03

🌳 Speaking in Open-Air Venues: Challenges and Tips

Here, the focus shifts to delivering speeches in open-air venues, such as football fields or farms. These venues can be relaxing due to the open atmosphere but also present challenges like noise, weather conditions, and distractions. The teacher advises checking the venue beforehand and adjusting voice projection due to the lack of audio-visual equipment. Speakers should also engage the audience by incorporating environmental elements into their speech.

15:03

🏟 Speaking in Various Venues: Adaptability is Key

This paragraph discusses the need for adaptability when speaking in different types of venues, such as classrooms, conference rooms, or ballrooms. Each venue demands adjustments in non-verbal cues, voice volume, and overall delivery style. The teacher recommends arriving early to familiarize oneself with the venue and stresses the importance of slow, clear speech in large spaces. Visual aids should be adapted for visibility, and speakers should practice for both large and small settings.

20:06

🎤 Using a Microphone: Mastering the Tool

The teacher discusses the use of microphones in public speaking, noting that while microphones amplify the speaker's voice, they do not enhance pronunciation or enunciation. Speakers should practice using microphones to avoid under- or overusing them. Tips include checking the equipment before speaking, ensuring the microphone is held properly, and not letting it obscure facial expressions. The teacher also shares personal advice on how to manage voice projection without straining.

📖 Speaking with a Podium or Lectern: Pros and Cons

This section explores the use of a podium or lectern during speeches. The podium offers a way to hide nervousness and can provide a sense of security. However, it can also restrict body language, which is essential for effective communication. Speakers are encouraged to stand straight, avoid gripping the podium too tightly, and use non-verbal cues. The teacher provides personal tips for maintaining confidence while using a podium and encourages stepping away from it when comfortable.

💬 Final Tips: Master Your Speech with Practice

In the conclusion, the teacher emphasizes the importance of mastering one's speech through constant practice. Regardless of the speaking situation, preparation and rehearsal are key to building confidence and eliminating fear. The teacher leaves students with a motivational quote and encourages them to continue practicing to improve their public speaking skills. The lesson ends with a reminder to subscribe to the teacher's channel.

Keywords

💡Public Speaking

Public speaking refers to the act of delivering a speech or presentation to a live audience. In the video, the speaker emphasizes that mastering public speaking requires practice and mentions how many people initially fear it but can overcome their nervousness. The importance of delivering speeches in various contexts, including classrooms and open-air venues, is highlighted to help students develop confidence in public speaking.

💡Audience Size

Audience size refers to the number of people present when a speech is delivered. The video explains that audience size can impact how a speaker approaches their speech delivery. For smaller audiences, the speaker can be more intimate and personal, while larger audiences may require more formal communication. Understanding audience size helps the speaker tailor their approach, as discussed when the video suggests asking the event organizer about the expected audience.

💡Speech Delivery

Speech delivery is the way a speaker presents their speech, including tone, pace, and body language. The video highlights various types of speech delivery depending on the environment, such as speaking in a classroom, open-air venue, or using a microphone. Each setting demands adjustments in delivery style, such as voice projection and non-verbal cues, to effectively communicate with the audience.

💡Speech Environment

Speech environment refers to the physical setting where the speech is delivered. The video discusses different environments like open-air venues, classrooms, or large auditoriums. Each environment poses unique challenges, such as noise or lack of visual aids, and the speaker must adjust their delivery accordingly to maintain the audience's attention.

💡Communication Barriers

Communication barriers are obstacles that interfere with the transmission of a message. In the video, distractions like noise, weather, and inattentive audiences are mentioned as common barriers in open-air venues. Speakers are advised to anticipate these barriers and adapt their delivery to minimize their impact on the audience's understanding.

💡Non-Verbal Cues

Non-verbal cues are forms of communication without words, such as gestures, facial expressions, and posture. The video highlights the importance of non-verbal cues in speech delivery, especially when adjusting to different environments. For example, in large venues, the speaker may need to use more expressive gestures to ensure their message is clear from a distance.

💡Microphone Usage

Microphone usage involves how a speaker uses a microphone to amplify their voice. The video provides tips on how to properly use a microphone, such as testing it before the speech and avoiding holding it too close to the mouth. The speaker also notes that improper microphone use can lead to underuse or overuse, making it harder for the audience to understand the speech.

💡Podium or Lectern

A podium or lectern is a raised platform or reading desk used by speakers during presentations. The video explains that using a podium can help speakers feel more comfortable by providing a physical barrier, but it may also hide important non-verbal cues like hand gestures. Speakers are encouraged to stand straight and avoid gripping the podium to maintain confidence.

💡Speech Context

Speech context refers to the situation or environment in which communication occurs, including the audience's background, the venue, and the occasion. The video outlines various speech contexts, such as formal events in large venues or informal gatherings in small classrooms. Understanding the context allows the speaker to adjust their message and delivery style to better connect with their audience.

💡Extemporaneous Speech

Extemporaneous speech is a type of speech delivered with minimal preparation, often using an outline or notes. The video suggests that a podium or lectern is particularly useful for delivering extemporaneous speeches, as it provides a place to rest notes while maintaining eye contact with the audience. This type of speech allows for a more natural and flexible delivery.

Highlights

Introduction to Week 10 module on Oral Communication in Context for Grade 11 students.

Congratulating students for submitting their outputs on time.

Focusing on delivering speeches in varied environments, not just in the classroom.

Encouragement to practice public speaking to gradually overcome the fear of speaking.

Personal anecdote on how everyone starts as a novice speaker and improves over time.

Importance of practicing public speaking to master it, despite stage fright.

Speaking to specific audience sizes: small (20-30) and large groups, and how delivery changes.

Speaking in open-air venues or outside buildings: managing challenges like noise and weather.

Adjusting speech delivery depending on venue size (classroom, conference room, social hall, etc.).

Using a microphone: challenges, advantages, and tips for avoiding overuse or underuse.

Importance of checking venue and microphone before speaking to ensure a smooth speech.

Practical tips for delivering speeches with podiums and lecterns.

Using body language and non-verbal cues to enhance communication.

Staying calm and confident while speaking, including tips on posture and microphone handling.

Encouraging students to practice regularly and prepare well for different speaking environments.

Transcripts

hi everyone welcome back to my class

and for today's lesson we're going to

have the week 10 module of the oral

communication in context

this is for my grade 11 students okay

and congratulations for doing your

job well is for submitting your outputs

on time

okay so for this regard okay for this

at this time we're going to have the

week 10 module here

is the delivery for different speech

situations

so i know for a fact that from the

previous modules you had you were able

to

um practice your speaking skills right

yeah so different

speech context speech styles or

different deliveries

now um for this one we're going to have

a different way of um yes of course um

delivering our speeches not just inside

the classroom

because yes for today's um

for your batch as you can experience

um having the speech delivery inside the

classroom

okay but i think it is more what i'm

challenging in

our part okay to deliver speeches

outside the four corners of our

classroom okay so

these speaking situations will not

happen just basically inside the

classroom

we will be talking about varied um

situations in which

the environment is not so familiar to us

okay

so we have here according to young and

travis

many people fear public speaking

initially

but they learned that it can be mastered

your butterflies may never go away

completely

but you can gradually learn to apply

to appear calm and to be confident in

public speaking situations

like anything else in life it takes time

to improve make sure you take

the time to practice okay so with the

gradual

practice or the constant practice rather

we gradually improve

okay it can hone our master i guess our

speaking skills okay

i totally understand that not all of us

are

born speakers okay you didn't um

what get out from your mother's womb and

then

you can already speak okay well right

and you don't do that

way but there are actually others yes

who are just naturally

these born speakers but for some they

also

invested themselves in yes um intensive

training

okay so so that they can hone their

skills so in our case

we don't have that investment yet and

what we can invest is

yes this education and this video will

also help us

how to improve or how to hold our public

speaking skills

despite your stage pride yes

i am one of you okay don't worry about

it okay

so we'll help you here in our discussion

for week 10.

hopefully yes we can um

yes we can eliminate if we can have

that fear be taken away okay so aside

from prayers

i hope yes so here um we do have

um ways okay so we have more examples

uh there are five actually in the

different speaking environments

okay these can really hone and challenge

your delivery your speaking delivery

skills

okay so hopefully after this you

try to do that one okay in different

aspects okay as to

um the video or the lesson is providing

us

okay the first one here is speaking to a

specific audience size

okay so how how is that going to happen

so we have here on

the left side right yes and the last

line so this one is

audience size depends on the venue size

okay so this is small if it is a small

size only then

probably only have 20 to 30

um audience that's good for you if you

are just a newbie

okay to public speaking but if you are

already i'm the expert then you can

handle

a huge crowd okay but um we'll start

with our

yes just small audience

so the advantage of this is you can

determine your approach with your

audience

you can be more intimate and personal

for smaller size

more formal for a larger size yes so

for smaller size of audience then you

can get closer to them so

more not really that intimate that we're

talking about in our previous lesson

okay but yes since you can get to know

them better you can

because you can also save time for um

small small group okay of your audience

and like the huge one

okay yeah so you probably can only have

um two to three yes from your audience

that you can call or that you can talk

to okay

now we have here okay so

yeah for a larger uh i mean is for that

advantage the advantage for this one is

this can be challenging and intimidating

okay

yes in both case um for smaller group

and for bigger group

bigger group probably more intimidating

or awkward because

you will be thinking what are they um

thinking about

me when they are listening to me right

so you it will also

um yes right into your mind while you

are delivering your speech

yes that's why you do have butterflies

in your stomach

so tips for this one okay ask the

organizers about the estimated number of

the audience

of the audience sorry so you can adjust

your delivery okay

so when you're invited for um to become

a speaker then you also have to ask

first before you say yes

okay so you will not compromise your um

speaking skills okay okay so it's just

20 to 30

okay i i think i can handle that okay so

you go ahead yes um for others they are

actually

or most of the time they are paid okay

for you to be invited for to become a

speaker

so it's an additional income for you yes

really

there is um yes probably it goes along

500

the least one okay for um a speaking

engagement

okay not less than one hour

or one hour yes it could be so that's

why you have to practice more

okay so this is the crowd so you imagine

yourself and of course there are a lot

of tutorials

you can see or you can search okay i

mean in

this other materials so how to prepare

them

okay that's for speaking with the

audience size

you have to determine that one okay you

analyze your audience first

okay so yeah what kind of audience you

will be having

okay are they grade seven are they

professionals

okay so it matters to the speech that

you will be preparing

okay for the second one here we have

speaking in an

open-air venue or outside of building

yes so it's yes it's a way challenging

okay so we do have here okay the the

description for this

is okay open courts of course the ground

without

um outside the corner of your classroom

no

no ceiling no no walls yes it's just

really open ground

okay so football fields example to the

forearms okay yeah

probably the farms are um you will have

orientation for the farmers for the

um when you introduced the a new plant

for them

okay so you can do that okay and since

they are farmers so maybe not um

what i'm not degrading them but you also

have to know what

kind what language are you using okay so

it matters

so you can use simple words do not give

them complicated words

okay they are not as professionals as um

the other audience that you will be

having okay so you also

that's why the first one okay yes you

know you you have to know your audience

okay the advantage for this one is you

will feel more relaxed

due to the atmosphere of the venue you

try to

um maximize okay so what do you have

there so you try to ask

oh um what's the tree what are the what

trees do you have or what plants do you

have

okay so okay this one you can talk about

that one

okay so this okay that is good

so um the disadvantage for this is you

will encounter a lot of communication

barriers

of course with the presence of noise

inattentive audience

since yes they can have a lot of things

that they can

yes see or look so that's why and they

feel discomfort and challenging weather

so it's open

and yes it might rain so you do have to

check on that before

you say yes to the invitation okay

possible absence of technology such

as audio visual equipment you can't

demand

for a visual represent i mean visual

presentation or

the avr or yes so it's

maybe it it couldn't be so that's the

advantage so

you you don't have to prepare the your

powerpoint presentation for that

okay and also um you might

you might be forced to make adjustments

especially in voice projection

so there is no microphones so you have

to bring your own lapel

yes and that's why it's very important

okay that you have to ask

first okay for from the one who invited

you

okay where's the venue okay

is it um air conditioned maybe you're

expecting that it is

you know it is uh what a hall from hotel

then you're wearing your your your suit

and you didn't expect that it's just an

open ground okay so that's why

it's part of your preparation okay that

you have to ask before

saying yes for the invitation so tips

for this one is we have

check the venue prior to your speaking

engagement okay

i mentioned that already and ask the

organizers about the

availability of the equipment challenge

yourself on how you can get and maintain

the attention of your audience okay so

if one of

if one of your audience there may be um

just imagine other things maybe you can

um approach and try to ask questions

just to get the attention right okay so

it's possible okay let's do have the

third one okay

speaking in different venues how is that

going to happen

here we have here i'm speaking venues

that vary according to a size

classroom meeting or conference room

ballroom

social hall auditorium covered court

open court okay so a lot okay different

venues

so the advantage for this one is you

will be exposed to different venues

which will add to your public speaking

experience so

you will have um the next time that you

will be invited okay with this kind of

venues then you won't have any problem

at all because you already have that

experience before

okay yes and the disadvantage

you'll have to make big adjustment in

terms of your non-verbal cues

the volume of your voice your body

language and your facial expressions or

the others are yes etc

okay yes so that's why

more adjustments to make okay tips for

this one

check the venue days before your

scheduled speech and

arrive early okay if it's scheduled for

3

30 so you have to be um like an hour

before

or 30 minutes before yes so that you can

be

more um comfortable with the place it's

also necessary or essential

okay be caught um be comfortable of the

venue

and you can or you can have the chance

to talk with the organizer or to some of

the audience who are also

early okay so in the venue okay

so for a large venue here for another

tip

um speak more slowly okay don't speak

fast i think i'm doing that okay use

process frequently and highlight the

most important ideas of your speech

and make sure and make use of um

special or facial expressions and

gestures

okay when you use visual aids make them

more

visible okay because it's a big crowd

for a small venue

um your audience will see you up close

okay so therefore managers your notes

well when you're when you use them and

adjust

your non-verbal cues as necessary

you still have to practice more okay so

let's do have the fourth one here

yes sorry yes it's too late okay so

let's do have here

okay the fourth one speaking with the

microphone

okay others are not really um what

comfortable with the microphone

okay yes so it is more obvious that they

are nervous okay especially it's the

first time

it's holding the microphone okay so its

main function is to increase the volume

of your voice

not to clarify the pronunciation and

enunciation of words

but you will become more awkward to that

right

yes because what you will be um feeling

or thinking that

your audience is just listening to how

you pronounce the words and

wait for the time that they can laugh at

you yes

it does really happen i was once an

audience in

a speaking yeah so as an as an audience

so uh yes as a speaker rather

so you try to find ways that your um

your audience will not be will not have

the time to do that to you

okay yeah so you do have to practice

your speech

advantage for this is with them with the

use of the microphone

you can easily get the attention of your

audience because of the loudness of your

voice so you don't have to exert

um extra effort okay so you you have to

take care of your voice

okay so in that manner um a day prior to

your

event please do not yes drink a lot of

um cold you know it's called drinks okay

yes so avoid them okay because you do

have

a prior engagement already okay

the disadvantage however is using a

microphone can be challenging because

there is a tendency to under use or

overuse it

you will not notice that the microphone

is not

not in your side anymore or not in the

saturn so you

you will not be heard yes right there

and then by your audience

so yes careful of using the microphone

okay

so do not use the microphone in which or

in a way that

your voice will be yes interrupted

already by the microphone okay

so use the microphone like yeah this one

i don't have an example here yes as huge

or as

a big same size as the microphone so you

just do that one okay do not do the

microphone that way

okay it hides your beauty obviously um

your makeup yeah your preparation okay

so just do that one

okay so that's my tip okay personal tip

actually

okay another tip here check the

microphone if it functions well so

that's why

um that's the reason why you have to be

in the in the venue

30 minutes before yes the scheduled

events

check your voice in the microphone to

see whether you

are audible enough okay so that's why

you might heard others checking the

microphone um do not

what um do not trust so much

about the technical themes that they

have already already checked that one

and then you will just ask them

all did you already check this and then

they will say yes

so yes you also have to check it

personally

okay because you are the speaker again

um they will not be the one who will

feel awkward yes with the audience

okay so you check it yourself aside from

the technical

so probably when the technical man

checked it was okay but when you tried

that it was it wasn't anymore so you

check it

before you speak okay test mic

my test okay so another one

in a small venue you may not use a

microphone but you need to

manage your voice volume well

if you do have if you are that confident

that you do have

others are actually blessed with an

audible voice

i'm not sure if i have that well they

say they i have

okay but if you're not that sure then

you can um

request okay don't demand but maybe

request

okay yes i demand for a microphone but

you can just ask

okay we are now on our last okay

last i'm speaking environment for speech

delivery okay

with a podium or lecturing

what is this okay so a podium is the

raised platform

on which the speaker stands to deliver

his or her speech

i know for sure all of us go to church

whether what your religion is okay

so the letter or the podium is what the

um the reading of the bible or yes the

lectern

yes so that's what they are using okay

and i i feel comfortable using that

because

um it hides my yes my nervousness i have

something that

yes unblocks my body okay because i hate

i

don't like others looking at me or

staring at me

okay here electron is a reading desk or

yes

so we already um described that one

earlier

the advantage for this or the advantages

okay the electron can be used as a means

to hide or recover yes that's what i'm

talking about

okay and the disadvantage is some may

have the tendency to hide their hands

behind the lectern which will not help

them enhance their message

yes that's correct okay because others

um they

when they speak they do have their

non-verbal cues using their hand

okay but when you do have the left

letter in front of you

then your audience cannot see that

so by the time that you can already

have your poster you feel like you are

already confident then might as well

um yes go out from the podium and then

you sometimes walk you talk to your

audience

okay so that's another personal tip for

me okay another tip here

stand straight a good posture exudes

confidence

avoid gripping the edges of the podium

with both hands

aside from this also avoid hiding them

behind the lectern okay so most likely

yes the

the podium stable or top

is a square so you don't have to um what

lay down not lay down but yes lean sorry

linear two um two hands again on both

sides

so just no yes good posture stand

straight

okay well i do hope i was able to

yes explain that well okay um actually

for um

speak i mean using the audio or electron

this is more appropriate for

extemporaneous um and impromptu speeches

okay so um we can

actually yes um you can step aside and

then

talk to and compose yourself in front of

your audience okay i hope that helps

okay so um i'd like you to

bring this quote with you okay whatever

speaking situation you are in

the most important thing is you master

your speech

okay so practice please don't forget to

practice

okay that would be all thank you for

joining the lesson today

and enjoy learning okay thank you

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