INTRODUCTION : Guide To Improve your Speaking

Guide To Improve your Speaking is a simple guide which guides you to turn your self into a good public speaker and to a person who can manage his/her own issues and tasks which involve public interaction and speaking. Most people know their ABC's and how to use their language in normal day to day communicating. But when they have to face a certain problem those people who can use English to communicate tend to fall back. Another similar situation where most people back off is when giving a speech or addressing a large crowd. You think you've got the same issues. No worries I'll guide you to become an excellent public speaker!! Still you'll have to read more books, magazines and news papers. It's better if you can watch some movies as well. Question? YES you saw it right watch movies....believe it or not watching movies help you to improve your language. So it's time to start!

STAGE 1: Let's start a Conversation!

Well in order to speak with some one you need to start a conversation first. This may be starting a telephone call, a normal conversation with a friend, a start of a speech or a commencing of a certain discussion.

It is a fact and a general thing that you know that when ever you meet some you usually greet that person or the crowd. This is something like GOOD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON, GOOD EVENING & HELLO in very formal manners or else HI , WHAT'S UP or YO!!! 

Then normally you will get a greeting back! In order to continue the conversation you need to establish a base line. If it is a friendly conversation you talk about your selves. "How are you","After a long time","What are you up to these days?" questions like these. If it is a business conversation you establish the base line by giving a brief introduction about the issue at hand. For example you are contacting one of your customers about a new product. "Sir, I 'm from PG marketing.........we are offering this special holiday package for our valued customers....."

Now you established a base line. Now the person who is listening to you is aware of what you are speaking and you too have an idea about what you are speaking. Well as a starter i thought of choosing a telephone conversation..........Let's see...........here are some phrases that you use in a telephone conversation....Take a look through these first... 

Answering the phone	Hello? (informal) Thank you for calling Boyz Autobody. Jody speaking. How can I help you? Doctor's office.
Introducing yourself	Hey George. It's Lisa calling. (informal) Hello, this is Julie Madison calling. Hi, it's Gerry from the dentist's office here. This is she.* Speaking.* *The person answering says this if the caller does not recognize their voice.
Asking to speak with someone	Is Fred in? (informal) Is Jackson there, please? (informal) Can I talk to your sister? (informal) May I speak with Mr. Green, please? Would the doctor be in/available?
Connecting someone	Just a sec. I'll get him. (informal) Hang on one second. (informal) Please hold and I'll put you through to his office. One moment please. All of our operators are busy at this time. Please hold for the next available person.
Making special requests	Could you please repeat that? Would you mind spelling that for me? Could you speak up a little please? Can you speak a little slower please. My English isn't very strong. Can you call me back? I think we have a bad connection. Can you please hold for a minute? I have another call.
Taking a message for someone	Sammy's not in. Who's this? (informal) I'm sorry, Lisa's not here at the moment. Can I ask who's calling? I'm afraid he's stepped out. Would you like to leave a message? He's on lunch right now.Who's calling please? He's busy right now. Can you call again later? I'll let him know you called. I'll make sure she gets the message.
Leaving a message with someone	Yes, can you tell him his wife called, please. No, that's okay, I'll call back later. Yes, it's James from CompInc. here. When do you expect her back in the office? Thanks, could you ask him to call Brian when he gets in? Do you have a pen handy. I don't think he has my number. Thanks. My number is 222-3456, extension 12.
Confirming information	Okay, I've got it all down. Let me repeat that just to make sure. Did you say 555 Charles St.? You said your name was John, right? I'll make sure he gets the message.
Listening to an answering machine	Hello. You've reached 222-6789. Please leave a detailed message after the beep.Thank you. Hi, this is Elizabeth. I'm sorry I'm not available to take your call at this time. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you for calling Dr. Mindin's office. Our hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call back during these hours, or leave a message after the tone. If this is an emergency please call the hospital at 333-7896.
Leaving a message on an answering machine	Hey Mikako. It's Yuka. Call me! (informal) Hello, this is Ricardo calling for Luke. Could you please return my call as soon as possible. My number is 334-5689. Thank you. Hello Maxwell. This is Marina from the doctor's office calling. I just wanted to let you know that you're due for a check-up this month. Please give us a ring/buzz whenever it's convenient.
Finishing a conversation	Well, I guess I better get going. Talk to you soon. Thanks for calling. Bye for now. I have to let you go now. I have another call coming through. I better run. I'm afraid that's my other line. I'll talk to you again soon. Bye.