Impromptu Speaking
Thinking on your feet! Learn how to structure your thoughts quickly and speak professionally without preparation.
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The PREP Method
Bridging / Pivoting
Embrace the Pause.
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Watch Teacher Sopheak explain the PREP method and demonstrate how to confidently pivot away from a question you don't know the answer to.
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Hi Sovan! First, breathe. The pause feels like a long time to you, but to the audience, it looks like you are just thinking deeply. Take a sip of water if you have it. Then, return to the "Point" in your PREP structure to ground yourself. water_drop
Does saying "That's a good question" sound too cliché or overused?
It can, if you say it for EVERY question! Try to mix it up. You can say: "I'm glad you brought that up," or "That is an interesting perspective," or simply "Let me think about that for a second." Variety is key! lightbulb
Teacher, what happens if I go completely blank and can't remember anything during an impromptu speech?