<p>Hey, any ideas on how to improve impromptu speech delivery? I'm trying to increase the benefits I get from Model UN.</p>
<p>Don't think too hard. Do not say "ummmmmm." As long as you don't pause too much and stay on the thread, it should work. I did impromptu for a while, but didn't like it.</p>
<p>Stand up straight and stay still too. The worst is when people keep darting their eyes around the room and bounce when they're speaking.</p>
<p>i agree with kaznack about the "ummm"s. I hate it when people use it. It's like the speakers can't stand the silence between words.</p>
<p>Also don't be afraid to talk loud. the last thing you want is to not have anybody in the back hear you.</p>
<p>I think the best tip is to speak loudly and confidently. Watch the news so that you can emulate their style of speaking. You'd be surprised at how the delegates in unmoderated caucus all gravitate towards the person who sounds like he/she knows what they're talking about. Good luck!</p>
<p>i agree with what the previous posters said. it is easy to say "um" and a bunch of other fillers without noticing, so it is important to be aware of what exactly what you are saying. it is better to have a short pause between sentences than to say "and ummm, yea, so also..." don't sway or fidget with your hands. i often pay more attention to the speakers movements than words because it is so distracting. and if it fits the situation, add a few smiles to play to the audience, so you come off as a kind and awesome person, not some boring stereotypical-history-teacher-like person.</p>
<p>so pretty much pretend like you are talking to your friends (although you may want to choose slightly different vocab ;)). if you don't feel nervous, you won't look nervous.</p>
<p>doing impromptu speeches gives you an opportunity to let your true personality shine through, since you don't spend an hour refining every little sentence you'll say.</p>
<p>the more you do it, the better you'll get.</p>
<p>Thanks but I still have to overcome stage fright</p>
<p>The biggest advice I can say is that you need to know your material, and you need to have organization. Now, depending on how impromptu and what have you, the time you have to prepare may be very limited. The trick is to start your speech slowly, figuring out the organization in your head, and then gradually work into your flow with confidence.</p>
<p>Which brings up another great point: no matter what you say, say it confidently. A pause is better than someone who cannot complete a sentence.</p>
<p>Oh I have stage fright too. The way I sort of got over it is I just didn't care what other people thought about my speech. I pretended I was only talking to a small group of friends and I pretty much got over it. So try that method.</p>