GIVING A SPEECH DURING A MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE CAN BE TOUGH, BUT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
The way you sound is key to giving an effective and engaging speech – especially as Model UN conferences! By sounding confident and clear, you can make sure that your audience focuses on the main points of your speech, rather than struggling to hear your ideas. Here are the three ways you can improve your sound when giving speeches:
- Volume: are you speaking loud enough so that everyone can hear you? Even if you think you are speaking too loud, you’re probably still not speaking loud enough! Use your core muscles to project your voice and make your ideas known to everyone in the room.
- Pace: are you speaking too fast, too slow, or just right? If you’re racing through your speech, nobody will catch any of your ideas. If you’re talking way too slowly, people might tune out. Hit the perfect middle point and pay attention to how fast (or slow) you are speaking.
- Tone: are you speaking in a monotone? Play with your tone of voice to keep your audience engaged in your speech. End sentences with an up-tone when asking questions, and end sentences with a down-tone when making serious points.
