Public Speaking Basics: Finding Your Voice · Lesson 1 · 3 minutes
Use Clear Words
Pick plain words over hard words.
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Clear words connect
Elena joins a local club. She wants to share her ideas clearly. Simple words help everyone follow your message.
Marcus, the club leader, listens to Elena. Which sentence is clearer?
- We need to talk about our plan.
- We must commence dialogue regarding our agenda.
Answer: We need to talk about our plan.
Simple words are easy for everyone to understand fast.
Avoid hard words
Big words do not make you sound smarter. Plain words help people connect with you.
Complete the clear sentence for Elena:
We should ___ new chairs for the club room.
Answer: We should buy new chairs for the club room.
Using 'buy' instead of 'purchase' keeps the talk simple.
Why should you use simple words in a talk?
- They help listeners follow your thoughts easily.
- They make you look more educated than others.
Answer: They help listeners follow your thoughts easily.
Using fancy words often makes listeners lose track of your main point.
Build Elena's clear sentence:
Answer: I want to help our park so kids can play
Clear speaking puts the simple action first so listeners understand instantly.
Put the steps of clear speaking in order:
Answer: Pick a simple word → Say your idea clearly → Help the listener understand
Good speaking starts with choosing clear words so your listener connects with your idea.
What to remember
- Use short, plain words so everyone can follow.
- Big words often confuse people instead of impressing them.
- Clear speaking helps your audience listen and care.
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