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Speaking Skills Notes in English

1. What does Speaking mean?

Speaking isn't just about saying words; it's about explaining your point correctly. It includes your words, the rise and fall of your voice (intonation), and your body language.

2. What is important for good speaking?

  • Clarity: Words should be clear and distinct.
  • Confidence: You should speak without hesitation.
  • Focus: You should keep your conversation focused on the main topic.

3. What is Paralanguage?

Paralanguage includes your voice tone, speed, volume, and gestures, which make your words more effective.

4. What does Intonation mean?

Intonation means the rise and fall of your voice. With this, you can add emotions (like happiness, anger, or surprise) to your words.

5. What is the Art of Conversation?

  • Active Listening: Don't interrupt in the middle.
  • Respect: Respect the other person's point.
  • Asking Questions: Move the conversation forward by asking the right questions.
  • Giving Feedback: Say things like "Yes, I understand" or "Okay, that's interesting."

6. What are Presentation Skills?

Presentation Skills mean giving information to an audience effectively. This includes:

  • Speaking with Confidence
  • Clear and Simple Language
  • Using Visuals like slides or pictures
  • Correct use of Body Language

7. What is Public Speaking?

Public Speaking means speaking in front of many people. For this:

  • You need Confidence.
  • You should modulate your voice so everyone can hear.
  • The Introduction and Conclusion should be strong.

8. What are Expressing Techniques?

  • Expressing Emotions in words: Expressing feelings like happiness, sadness, or excitement through words and voice.
  • Through Storytelling: Using a story to make the message interesting and memorable.
  • Using Gestures and Postures to make your point effective.

9. What does Stress mean?

Stress means emphasizing a part of a word to make its meaning clear. For example, 'PREsent' (gift) and 'preSENT' (to present).

10. How to increase confidence in Speaking?

  • Practice: Practice speaking again and again.
  • Mirror Practice: To improve your gestures and way of speaking.
  • Positive Thinking: Believe in yourself and remove negative thoughts.
  • Feedback: Improve by taking feedback from friends or mentors.

11. What are Common Barriers in Speaking?

  • Hesitation: Lack of confidence.
  • Language Issue: Lack of words or language.
  • Fear: Fear of criticism or being made fun of.
  • Disorganized Thoughts: Not being able to put thoughts in the right order.

12. How to overcome these Barriers?

  • Read More: To increase vocabulary.
  • Practice: Repeated practice reduces hesitation.
  • Speak in Small Groups: To build confidence before going to a large group.
  • Positive Thinking: To control fear.

13. What should good Body Language look like?

  • Eye Contact: Shows confidence.
  • Smile: Creates positivity and a friendly atmosphere.
  • Straight Posture: Shows confidence.
  • Use of Hands: Helps in explaining things, but shouldn't be excessive.

14. How to bring Fluency in Speaking?

  • Speak More: Participate in daily conversations.
  • Think in English: Avoid translating.
  • Tongue Twisters: To improve pronunciation.
  • Recording: Correct mistakes by recording your voice.

15. How else can we improve Speaking Skills?

  • Watch Videos: Learn by watching videos of good speakers.
  • Read Books: To understand words and sentence structure.
  • Group Discussion: Increases the ability to exchange ideas and debate.
  • Role-Play: To understand different situations and speak accordingly.

Speaking Skills: Questions and Answers

1. What is Speaking?

Answer: Speaking is the action of using words to express thoughts, feelings, or ideas. It is not just about talking but also about communicating clearly and effectively.

2. Why is Speaking important?

Answer: Speaking is important because it helps us share our ideas, connect with people, and express our feelings. Good speaking skills also help in school, work, and social situations.

3. What are Speaking Skills?

Answer: Speaking skills are the abilities that help us to talk clearly and confidently. This includes using the right words, correct pronunciation, good voice tone, and proper body language.

4. What is Paralanguage?

Answer: Paralanguage is how we say words, including tone, speed, and volume of voice. It also includes facial expressions and body movements that add meaning to our words.

5. What is Intonation?

Answer: Intonation is the rise and fall of our voice when speaking. It helps to show emotions like happiness, surprise, or anger and makes our speech more expressive.

6. What is the Art of Conversation?

Answer: The art of conversation is the skill of talking and listening politely. It includes asking questions, giving feedback, and respecting the other person’s opinion.

7. What are Presentation Skills?

Answer: Presentation skills are the abilities needed to give information clearly to an audience. It includes speaking confidently, using visuals, and maintaining eye contact.

8. What is Public Speaking?

Answer: Public speaking is when a person speaks in front of a group of people. It can be for giving information, sharing ideas, or inspiring others.

9. What are Expressing Techniques?

Answer: Expressing techniques are ways to show emotions or ideas effectively. This includes using the right words, facial expressions, gestures, and voice modulation.

10. What is Stress in Speaking?

Answer: Stress in speaking means putting extra force on a word or syllable to give it more importance. For example, in ‘PREsent’ (gift) and ‘preSENT’ (to show), stress changes the meaning.

11. How can you build Confidence in Speaking?

Answer: Confidence in speaking can be built by practicing regularly, thinking positively, starting with small groups, and getting feedback from trusted people.

12. What are the common Barriers in Speaking?

Answer: Common barriers include fear, hesitation, lack of vocabulary, and nervousness. These make it difficult to speak clearly and confidently.

13. How can we overcome these Barriers?

Answer: We can overcome these barriers by practicing more, increasing vocabulary, thinking positively, and speaking slowly and clearly.

14. Why is Body Language important in Speaking?

Answer: Body language, like eye contact, gestures, and posture, supports our words and makes our speech more effective. It shows confidence and helps the listener understand better.

15. How can we improve Speaking Skills?

Answer: Speaking skills can be improved by practicing daily, listening to good speakers, watching videos, reading books, and participating in group discussions and role-plays.

In this Chapter

Speaking Skills Notes in English
Listening Skills
Reading Skills Notes in English