SPEAKER’S REFERENCE

Chapter 17 Methods of Delivery

Qualities of Effective Delivery

Select a Method of Delivery

ESL SPEAKER’S NOTES Avoiding the Pitfalls of Manuscript Delivery

ETHICALLY SPEAKING A Tool for Good and Evil

CHECKLIST Ready for the Call: Preparing for the Extemporaneous Speech

Chapter 18 The Voice in Delivery

Adjust Your Speaking Volume

Vary Your Intonation

CHECKLIST Tips on Using a Microphone

Adjust Your Speaking Rate

Use Strategic Pauses

Strive for Vocal Variety

Carefully Pronounce and Articulate Words

ESL SPEAKER’S NOTES Vocal Variety and the Non-Native Speaker

SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Practice Check for Vocal Effectiveness

A CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Using Dialect (Language Variation) with Care

Chapter 19 The Body in Delivery

Enhance Your Credibility Through Nonverbal Cues

Pay Attention to Body Language

SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Tips for Using Effective Facial Expressions

CHECKLIST Tips for Effective Gesturing

CHECKLIST Broad Dress Code Guidelines

A CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Nonverbal Communication Patterns in Different Cultures

Practice the Delivery

ABOUT THE DALAI LAMA

The photo that opens this tab shows the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist spiritual leader of Tibet. He speaks and teaches around the globe, spreading his message of peace and compassion. On May 9, 2014, he gave a speech entitled “Cultivating Compassion in Everyday Life” in Oslo, Norway. The Dalai Lama uses gestures and open body language to help convey his thoughts on equality and human rights. The Dalai Lama’s speaking style shows that nonverbal communication can create a powerful connection with audience members.