Impromptu Speaking

Lack confidence when asked to speak with little time to prepare? Learn how to be spot-on when you're put on the spot.

[hectorg]

As a person with social anxiety, this feel like it's too much.

[patlimsf]

These are just basic general tips.
It would be more helpful to give concrete examples of points raised

[ShyamkrishnanNair]

Absolutely! Impromptu speaking is such a useful skill. I remember feeling nervous at last-minute speaking moments, but a few techniques changed everything. Knowing the PREP method—point, reason, example, point again—made it easier to stay clear and on track.

I’ve also found that practicing casual interactions, like with customer service or at a grocery store, helps build that confidence. Programs like Toastmasters and the Sense of Humor Improvement Program by Habit10x bring these skills full circle by adding a fun element to speaking practice. Just remember, with time, anyone can master this!

[johnleskodotbiz]

Watching this video was a well-spent 4 minutes. Thank you. After reviewing this video I was reminded of the material which is available in the Better Speaker Series manuals and wondered why "Johnny" didn't incorporate a few of the tips found in the manual on speaking impromptu. Rediscovering the TOASTMASTERS YouTube Channel and seeing that we now have 80 videos posted is a treat. Wow, this is well timed with the roll-out of the revised educational program and use by training masters/ambassadors.

[StephanieLuuGold]

I really like the comment you made about "having fun" while giving an impromptu speech !

[GoBiggie]

Really enjoyed the PREP acronym. Excellent tips, thank you Toastmasters!

[booknerd]

Thank you! I'm going to an impromptu speaking compitition soon and this really helps!

[controllerbrain]

He said the techniques can be applied to everyday social situations (which is the reason I'm considering joining) but everything he said related to making speeches. I doubt you'd use PREP at the grocery store.

[robertofuerte]

3:33 There is no way you can draft an outline of a topic you know nothing about. You cannot expect the unexpected!! A draft about what?

[ForceFromAbove]

I would be more impressed if this speech was impromptu

[Julesmarquette]

this guys doesn't go out, we use impromptu speaking in almost every situation that is new to us

[dmieteves]

Thanks! Its a big help! :) i'll be having an impromptu speech tomorrow. This vid really was a big help! 👍

[lashenresh]

Best video about the topic easy to get

[sarbjeetkhosaUcan]

hello, thanks for making this video... could u give an example plz? I think it will be easier to understand.

[Fargo]

This Video Does All of My Questions Answer? gooD Job I will mine on the next week I feel a little confident But Im Surely nervous!

[daniellethompson]

can you give me an example of where one would use each type of delivery :manuscript,
impromptu, memorization, and extemporaneous delivery

[johnleo]

very helpful video thanks!   i have a doubt   while communicating wit others hw to involve them into my convrsation

[_the_ordinary_]

Thank you, great tips on the impromptu speech however I am very disappointed that a teleprompter has been used in an official Toastmasters video.

[rrrglynn]

Our professor sent us to watch this and I still don't understand what an Impromptu speech is. WHY does everybody have to be so vague all the time!

[tanujayaswal]

Thankyou so much for this video!
I turned out to be really helpful in my viva at school 😇