英语演讲Unit 1 Introducing Public Speaking.ppt

Public Speaking Unit 1 Introducing Public Speaking Contents 1. What is public speaking? 2. Why learn public speaking? 3. Types of public speaking 1. What Is Public Speaking? Public speaking is the way of making your ideas public, of sharing them with other people and influencing them. -- by Professor Stephen Lucas 1. What Is Public Speaking? Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. 1. What Is Public Speaking? The purpose of public speaking Transmitting information Motivating people to act Telling a story 2. Why Learn Public Speaking? Three reasons for average people 1) Almost every one of us will be involved in public speaking in some form at some point in our lives, so we need to be prepared to do a good job when that time comes. 2) Employers consistently rank public speaking and related communication skills as one of the top skills they look for in employees. 3) Being an effective public speaker gives you the tools to make a difference in your business, in your community, even in the world. 2. Why Learn Public Speaking? Five reasons for English majors 1) To enhance students’ language proficiency and presentation skills; 2) To boost up self-confidence of students and the interest of speaking English; 3) To broaden the students’ horizon so that they can gain encyclopedic knowledge, which is of great importance, especially for would-be translators or interpreters; 2. Why Learn Public Speaking? 4) To help students develop critical thinking skills. Critical thinking consists of a mental process of analyzing or evaluating information, particularly statements or propositions that people have offered as true. It forms a process of reflecting upon the meaning of statements, examining the offered evidence and reasoning, and forming judgments about the facts. 2. Why Learn Public Speaking? 5) To help students gain an awareness of intercult