Extempore speaking

Extempore is a stage performance which is carried out without preparation of any kind. This term is mostly used while referring to speech and poetry discussions. The other commonly used names for extempore speeches are impromptu speaking, improvised speaking and extemporaneous speaking.

Speaking without any preparation of any kind in front of a huge audience can give creeps to anyone. There are many times when we are expected to speak out of our knowledge and without prior preparations. Here are some tips to help you given an extempore speech without any hurdles.

1. Focus on one point – talking in general is an easy task, but becomes tough when you have to talk about a particular topic. Any topic on which you need to talk about would have certain main areas. Understand that you will not be able to cover all the points in a speech, therefore concentrate on a single point and take it forward.
2. Limit your speech to your knowledge – many people tend to talk a little more without having any prior information. Talking for the sake of talking does not yield any results. It is always important that you talk as far as you know correctly about the topic and nothing more.
3. Do not memorize – memorizing information only leads to it being stiff and less conversational. Memorizing will also result you in forgetting a point and getting stuck in a particular place, which can be avoided by impromptu speaking.
4. Focus on opening and closing statements – the opening and closing statements decide on how the audience welcomes your speech. Making an impact which can keep them glued to your speech with your opening statement and remembering your speech by the closing statement is important.

Impromptu speech is better developed by constant practice. Confidence is the key to help you develop this method of communication to a large audience.

Extempore / Group Discussion is one of the process in shortlisting the candidates in the B-schools. For preparation here I posted few Topics most probably one can expect in Interview. As it goes, you could be asked to extemporize on any issue/idea. 

However, these topics mentioned here have appeared in the past at b-schools across the country.

    * Newspaper reading as a habit

    * Before criticising anyone, put yourself into their shoes

    * Bungee jumping

    * Fear of the unexpected

    * Childhood

    * Most memorable moment

    * Funniest moment

    * Population explosion

    * Flyovers

    * Sachin Tendulkar

    * MBA education is a waste of money
    * Inflation, good or bad?

    * Saina Nehwal – the next youth icon

    * Trip to favourite holiday place

    * The man who laughs last laughs best

    * Tough conditions don’t last, tough men do

    * Favourite company

    * Favourite serial

    * Favourite actor

    * Your idol

    * Favourite business personality

    * Is it possible to implement ‘one child’ policy?

    * Foreign channels are a threat to our culture

    * If you become invisible

    * Pepsi and Coca-Cola should be banned

    * Favourite sportsperson

    * Favourite food

    * Kashmir issue – can it be solved

    * Privatization of universities

    * Advantages of vegetarianism

    * Women grow fatter after marriage

    * Most beautiful girl I have seen

    * Haste makes waste

    * Cycle – the best mode of transport among youth

    * Morning walk versus evening walk

    * Beauties have no brains

    * Laugh & the world laughs with you, cry & you cry alone

    * Mobiles should be banned in colleges

    * What are the winning ways of success

    * Mobile tech: boon on bane

    * Positive attitude

    * Does fashion influence Indian culture?

    * Women are the weaker sex

    * Women are better managers

    * Pride & prejudice spoil relationship

    * Eve-teasing

    * Your dream partner

    * China, the next world power

    * Walking versus jogging

    * IT jobs on the rise

    * Internet as a device for marriage

    * My reading habits

    * SRK versus Aamir

    * Kareena or Ash - who’s better?

    * Parents are demanding on their children

    * Globalization

    * Co-education

    * Dress codes in college

    * Catching Osama

    * Ways to a healthier brain

    * Ends justify means

    * Moods are a necessary evil

    * Should India pursue dialogue with Pakistan?

    * TV commercials should be banned

    * Unemployment – What are the remedies?

    * Real learning takes place through experience

    * Brain drain

    * Love is essential for peace of mind

    * Unconventional Hindi movies

    * What I did during my last vacation

    * Earth – my planet

    * Education liberalized

    * Two’s company, three’s crowd

    * Global village