Speaking and Debating is a comprehensive guide for anyone who has to speak in public, whether it be in an organised debate, a formal speech or a 1 minute impromptu speech or interview.

Throughout the book are simple exercises potential speakers can use to practice various techniques and devices.

Speaking and Debating Contents

Part 1: Public Speaking

• Whenever you stand up to speak
• Writing to speak
• Openings
• Conclusions
• The plan
• Support material
• Devices for speech making
• Humour
• The voice
• Gestures and body language
• Using notes
• Preparation checklist
• Impromptu speaking
• Speaking formalities
• Microphones       

Part 2: Debating

• Introduction to debating
• The use of matter
• Linking it together
• Manner in debating
• Method in debating
• The secrets of rebuttal
• The reply speech
• Organising a debate
• Adjudicating a debate