 According to Stephen Lucas (2011), author of The Art of Public

Speaking, a good delivery means that you are capable and able
to present your message in a clear, coherent, and interesting
way. In addition, to this he also says:

Good delivery…conveys the speaker’s ideas

clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the
audience. Most audiences prefer delivery that
combines a certain degree of formality with the
best attitude of good conversation- directness,
spontaneity, animation, vocal and facial
expressiveness and a lively sense of
communication.
Description Audience size depends on the venue size

Advantages You can determine your approach with your

audience: more intimate and personal for a smaller
size; more formal for a larger size
Disadvantage This can be challenging and intimidating
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Tips • Ask the organizers about the estimated number of
the audience so you can adjust your delivery
• Practice, practice, practice
Description Examples are open court or grounds, football fields,
farms, etc.
Advantages You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of the
venue
Disadvantages • You will encounter a lot of communication barriers
such as noise, inattentive audiences, discomfort,
challenging weather, possible absence of technology
such as audio-visual equipment, etc.
• You might be forced to make adjustments, especially in
voice projection
Tips • Check the venue prior to your speaking engagement
• Ask the organizers about the availability of equipment
• Challenge yourself on how
Description Speaking venues that vary according to size: classroom, meeting or
conference room, ball room, social hall, auditorium, covered court,
open court, etc.
Advantages You will be exposed to different venues, which will add to your public
speaking experience.
Disadvantages • You will have to make big adjustments in terms of your nonverbal
cues: volume of voice, body language, facial expression etc.

Tips • Check the venue days before your scheduled speech and arrive hours
earlier in the venue, so you can determine the adjustments to make.
• For a larger venue, speak more slowly, use pauses very frequently to
highlight the most important ideas of your speech, exaggerate facial
expressions and gestures; and when you use visual aids, make them
more visible.
• In a small venue, your audience will see you up close. Therefore,
manage your notes well when you use them and adjust your
nonverbal cues as necessary.
Description Its main function is to increase the volume of your voice. Not to clarify
the pronunciation and enunciation of words.
Advantages With a microphone, you can easily get the attention of your audience
because of the loudness of your voice.
Disadvantages • Using a microphone can be challenging because there is a tendency
to under-or overuse it. `

Tips • Check the microphone if it functions well.

• Check your voice in the microphone to see whether you are audible
enough
• In a small, venue, you may not use a microphone, but you need to
manage your voice’s volume well.
Description Its main function is to increase the volume of your voice. Not to clarify
the pronunciation and enunciation of words.
Advantages With a microphone, you can easily get the attention of your audience
because of the loudness of your voice.
Disadvantages • Using a microphone can be challenging because there is a tendency
to under-or overuse it. `

Tips • Check the microphone if it functions well.

• Check your voice in the microphone to see whether you are audible
enough
• In a small, venue, you may not use a microphone, but you need to
manage your voice’s volume well.
Description A podium or lectern is a reading desk with a stand and a slanted top
Advantages • Notes can be placed on the slanted top. And will work best for
extemporaneous and manuscript speeches.
• The lectern can be used as a means to hide or cover nervousness or
stage fright.
Disadvantages • Some may have the tendency to hide their hands behind the podium,
which will not help them enhance their message.

Tips • Stand straight, as good postures exudes confidence.

• Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both hands; aside from
this, also avoid hiding them behind the podium.
• For extemporaneous and impromptu speakers, step to the side
occasionally once you have composed yourself, so you can effectively
use your gestures make eye contact, and connect more with your
audience.
Formal
Informal
Personal
Conversational
Intimate
Eye contact
Body movement
Facial expressions
Stage presence: how they look,
stand, walk, use nonverbal cues
and act on and off stage
 Volume (loudness or softness)
 Pitch (highness or lowness)
 Rate or speed
 Pauses to show emphasis and strengthen the clarity of the
message
 Vocal variety (effective changes in volume, pitch, rate and
pauses)
 Pronunciation