Presentation/Public Speaking Resources

Presentation and Public Speaking
by James Bolton

A common phobia, public speaking is almost univerally avoided, often even by those who are expert teachers and professional trainers.

Here are a few sites dedicated to erradicating "um"s and "uh"s from your speaking engagements.

Resources
This is a self-explanatory site dedicated to teaching English, but it also has some great, insightful articles about speaking in public.

http://www.webenglishteacher.com

This is a video by expertvillage about how to use posture and body language when giving an oral presentation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjGz4PS6sI

Following is the site for Toastmasters International, a group devoted to public speaking and leadership. The site has articles about speaking in public but also about how to use visual aids, presentation software and how to avoid stage fright.

http://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp