How to convey messages with ease

1. The Ar t of Communication:
Getting the message across
Presented by:
Emmylou B. Felimer
Asian College
February 11, 2014

2. Quote:

3. Have you ever been in this situation?

4. What makes students afraid of
public speaking?

5. What is the art of communication? How
do we get the message across?

6. Objectives:
To learn the tips in spontanous self-expression
To learn strategies in enhancing vocabulary
To master grammar rules
To apply strategies in powerful public
speaking

7. 1. Spontaneous Self-expression
self-expression
to set forth your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in speaking,
writing or other art form
to show, manifest or reveal
an indication of your feeling, spirit, or character
(http://www.desert-alchemy.com/info/article/self-expression/)

8. Communication Model
http://www.comprofessor.com/2009/10/i.html

9. 1A
1. The first thing that came to my mind when I
woke up today is _____________________.
2. One of my goals this week is ___________.
3. What I love about being a high school/college
student is ___________________________.
4. If I could improve something in Metro Manila, it
would be __________________________.

10. 1B
1. What I would like to develop in myself
is__________________________________.
2. A new word that I learned recently is ______.
3. A grammar topic that I really need to study is
___________________________________.
4. One of the greatest ideas that I came across is
_________________________________.

11. 2. Vocabulary Enhancement
vo·cab·u·lary
noun vō-ˈka-byə-ˌler-ē, və-
: the words that make up a language
: all of the words known and used by a person

12. How do you enhance your vocabulary?
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-improve-your-vocabulary-steadily/
Make it a priority to learn new words.
Make your vocabulary practical. Start by learning the
words that can express what’s most important to you.
Find the right word for you and use it. When you’re
writing something, use a thesaurus frequently.
Learn roots.
When you learn a word, use it immediately and
frequently.

13. 2A Know the difference.
study - research
adjective - adverb
admire - inspire
shy - ashamed
breath - breathe
there - their
full - satisfied
focus - concentrate
its - it’s
determined - decided

14. 2B General and Specific words
 Specific words:
 amble
 limp
 meander
 sashay
 stagger
 stroll
 strut
Specific words:
babble
cajole
chat
discuss
negotiate
remark
tete-a-tete

15. 2C Context clues
1. The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.
2. We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the
shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap.
3. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after
swimming in the lake.
4. In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the
buccaneers.
5. An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It
was there for a moment, and then it disappeared.

16. 3. Grammatical Accuracy
gram·mar
noun ˈgra-mər
: the set of rules that explain how words are used in a
language

17. 3A
1. After the storm, they got stranded in an
island.
2. It is me who loves you very much.
3. I have finished the report before I slept.
4. The people cheered loudly and walking
briskly during the parade.
5. Please repeat the instruction once again.

18. 3B
1. There (is, are) more than 19 million people in
Australia.
2. Milk, together with cheese and sardines, (contains,
contain) calcium, which builds bones.
3. Fish and chips (is, are) a popular English dish.
4. Neither pumpkins nor eggplant (belongs, belong) to
the vegetable family.
5. Each of the articles (is, are) illustrated with pictures.

19. 3C
1. The committee (has, have) decided to improve park facilities.
2. The local soccer team (plays, play) its games in the park.
3. The band (wants, want) individual lockers for their
instruments.
4. The city council (is, are) arguing among themselves about new
taxes.
5. Mathematics (is, are) a study of more than just numbers.
6. My clothes (is, are) blowing off the clothesline.

20. 4. Powerful public speaking
public speaking
noun : the act or skill of speaking to a usually large group of
people

21. Types of Speech
Delivery
Impromptu
Read
Extemporaneous
Memorized
Steps in Preparing for a
speech
1. Topic
2. Outline
3. First draft
4. First draft revision
5. Practice

22. 4A
Be Gentle with Yourself
 You can only attract the people, things, and events
that match the quality and intensity of your beliefs
about yourself. That’s why being gentle with yourself
is a pre-requisite for conscious creators. You can
visualize and affirm all you want, but if in your heart
you aren’t worthy, you aren’t receiving.
If you want to let the good stuff in,
stop beating yourself up.
No matter what.
(http://www.essential-practices.com/gentle.html)

23. 4A
Challenge yourself.
 The more you move in the direction of things that
challenge and make you a bit nervous, the more
likely you will find inspiration. You can’t expect to
be inspired by doing the same thing every day,
following the same routine, working at the same
boring job, watching the same boring television
shows. You have to decide to follow your
passions, engage in the world and choose paths
that might make you feel a bit uncomfortable.
(http://thinksimplenow.com/motivation/how-to-wake-up-inspired/)

24. 4C Sample Impromptu Speech topics
Explain three uses for a pencil besides for writing.
Tell us about your summer plans.
Convince us that homework is harmful to your health.
Explain how a smart person might not be wise.
If you were the teacher, how would our class be different?

25. 4D 10 Tips for Public Speaking
http://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp
1. Know your material.
2. Practice. Practice. Practice!
3. Know the audience.
4. Know the room.
5. Relax.
6. Visualize yourself giving your speech.
7. Realize that people want you to succeed.
8. Don’t apologize for any nervousness or problem.
9. Concentrate on the message – not the medium.
10. Gain experience.

26. References:
http://www.comprofessor.com/2009/10/i.html
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-improve-your-vocabulary-
steadily/
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-improve-your-vocabulary-
steadily/
http://www.desert-alchemy.com/info/article/self-expression/
http://www.edhelper.com/language/Context_Clues607.ht
ml
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocabulary
http://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp

27. Thank you for listening! 
~Emmylou B. Felimer
English lecturer, FEU-East Asia College
Senior Consultant, Speechpower-Esapaña
VP for Public Relations, UP Mla. Toastmasters Club