Public Speaking Skills

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· Know Your Audience

· Dramatize Your Speech

· Body Language

· Speak With Conviction

· Maintain Eye Contact

· Make the Communication Interactive

· Pause

· Incorporate Humor

· Practice Before You Speak

Situation 1 – Strong economy

You think a strong economy is the most important thing for a newly-independent country. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them which is the least important of these (and why): a strong army, having plenty of natural resources or having nice neighbours.

Situation 2 – Strong Army

You think a strong army is the most important thing for a newly-independent country. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them which is the least important of these (and why): a strong economy, having plenty of natural resources or having nice neighbours.

Situation 3 – Plenty of natural resources

You think having plenty of natural resources is the most important thing for a newly-independent country. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them which is the least important of these (and why): a strong army, a strong economy or having nice neighbours.

Situation D – Having nice neighbours

You think having nice neighbours is the most important thing for a newly-independent country. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them which is the least important of these (and why): a strong army, having plenty of natural resources or a strong economy.

Part 2

Share your points of view on the following topic.

Discussion topic:

Discuss with your partner “ The main trends in the development of the modern world, problems and issues of world politics”. Discuss the results of the most important moments and make conclusions (work in small groups).