Make a Great Speech: A Teach Yourself Guide (Teach Yourself: General Reference)

More than 60 million books sold in the Teach Yourself series!
No more butterflies or nervous pauses thanks to this guide written by a speech coach

Written by a professional toastmaster, keynote speaker and voice coach, Make a Great Speech gives you all you need to make an effective speech on any occasion. From weddings and christenings to fundraising events and after-dinner speeches, it offers suitable material for any occasion, with practical techniques and strategies for everything from using props to conquering stage fright and banishing butterflies forever.

Includes:

• Plenty of advice, material and techniques for wedding speeches
• Practical information on how to calm nerves and speak clearly
• One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started
• Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience
• Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress
• Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts