For example, raising the pitch of your voice at the end of a sentence turns a statement into a question. The drama added by vocal variety can turn an ordinary speech into an exceptional one. Word Choice Use the language of the audience. Avoid jargon or technical terms if the audience is not familiar with them. As any accomplished story teller knows, the careful choice of words can convey a picture.
Many people are nervous when they first start speaking in public.
Continually practicing speaking in public is an effective way to reduce nervousness. In Toastmasters, we usually find a dramatic decrease in member's nervousness after about 6 months. Practice is also the best way to refine the above skills. Practice is the only reliable way to ensure that you stay within the allotted time of the speech and minimize the use of notes . The above basic skills are just the beginning.