oquence can be learned by anyone at any age.If you want to improve the eloquence of your speech, then you need to practice and improve how you say it.
Step 1: Don't stray from clear and succinct vocabulary.
A broad vocabulary doesn't necessarily mean a strong one.Less is more when it comes to speaking eloquent.If they both accomplish the same thing, a simple and clear explanation is more eloquent than a wordy one.Don't add in extra words to sound smarter.
Step 2: Use what you know.
Try to learn new words whenever possible, but stick to what you know.One of the least eloquent things you can do is combine too many large vocabulary words and leave your audience confused.
Step 3: References are helpful.
When applicable, make allusions to things that help explain a thought or idea, or that will give the listener a better idea of what you are trying to say.Pop culture, classic literature and art, and historical people and events are all helpful and give you an added air of intelligence.
Step 4: Don't use words that are meaningless.
Nothing sounds more professional and eloquent than filling up silences and spaces between words.Don't feel like you have to insert words into every empty space in your speeches if you make a conscious effort not to fill them with these words.If it is helpful, think through what you are going to say before you say it.
Step 5: Accurately say each word.
If you can't properly enunciate the words in your speech, your audience will end up confused and in the dark.If you have to use an accent, take the time to pronounce each word correctly.If you have trouble pronouncing words correctly, you should hire a voice/speaking coach.
Step 6: Represent yourself with transitions and words.
One of the issues people have with speaking is they end up grasping for words, leaving an awkward pause in their speech, and then they seem unprepared.Become familiar with a list of popular transitions.When you can refer to these mental lists, it won't take you long to remember what you were going to say.In particular, nevertheless, and despite are included in common (and eloquent) transitions.Common (and eloquent) adjectives will vary based on what you're talking about, but may include gorgeous, disgusted, absurd, tasteful, resonant, brief, pleasant, and lovely.
Step 7: Prepare your sentence in advance.
Think about what you are going to say before you say it.In the same way as writing a response, thinking in advance will give you time to think about how you are going to say it.It is a good idea to be careful that you don't leave out important words or sound fake.
Step 8: Overcome speaking and social issues.
If your voice quivers, you speak too quietly, or you stutter when speaking, it will be difficult to sound eloquent.To overcome social anxieties, visit a speech pathologist, speech therapist, or a counselor.
Step 9: Stay relaxed.
If you look stressed or nervous, you won't perform as well as you could.Do what is necessary in order for you to relax, whether it be imagining your audience in their underwear or remembering that the worst thing that could happen is that their audience gets bored.Let the words flow and don't worry about how to say them or what people are thinking of you, speaking should come naturally, not feel forced.
Step 10: Speak with confidence.
Have you noticed that people who act confidently are more eloquent?A sense of curiosity is instilled in your audience when you speak with confidence.If you act confident, your speech will come across more professional and well- spoken.You will start to become more confident as you pretend to be confident.It's a win-win situation.
Step 11: Slow down your speech.
Even the most eloquent speakers will sound anxious and unprepared if they talk too fast.It is normal to speed up your spoken words if you are worried about saying something.This makes you seem stressed and doesn't sound professional.It is better to speak slowly than speak fast.
Step 12: Pay attention to what the person is saying.
Strong speakers make eye contact with their audience on a regular basis, and address their speech to individual people.This shows that they care about what their audience is listening to and not just speaking into the air.If you are speaking to more than one person, make sure to make eye contact with them on a regular basis.
Step 13: If you need to, use notes.
Don't feel guilty about keeping notes if you're worried about a public speech rather than just a daily conversation.It's a great way to organize your thoughts and keep them in order.Don't use your notes as a script, instead use them to remind yourself of key words and phrases that you can use in your speech to be better understood.
Step 14: There is a mirror.
You can see what you need to change if you can watch yourself speak.Either set up camp in front of a mirror or record yourself speaking into a camera.This will help you to figure out what you need to improve on.
Step 15: Spend more time reading.
Reading books increases your vocabulary and comprehension, but it also introduces you to the eloquent and well- spoken characters of fiction and history.Pay particular attention to the things characters say that you find eloquent.If you want, you can mimic those speech patterns and behaviors in your own speaking.