Practice Consistently:
Practice speaking regularly, whether it's through practicing in front of a mirror, recording yourself, or speaking in front of a small audience. Regular practice will help you familiarize yourself with effective speaking techniques.
Receiving and Using Feedback:Â
Seek feedback from friends, mentors, or speaking coaches to get new perspectives and specific improvements. Use that feedback to improve your speaking technique.
Using Online Technology and Resources:Â
Take advantage of technology and online resources such as speaking practice apps, public speaking courses, and platforms to practice debates. These tools can provide useful feedback and help you hone your speaking skills.
Learn from Experienced Speakers:
Watch TED Talks videos and public speaking courses to learn speaking techniques from experts. Observe how they structure their presentations, interact with the audience, and deliver their message.
Developing Argumentative Skills:
Practice argumentation skills by participating in academic debates or discussions. This will help you learn how to craft strong arguments and respond to challenges from your audience.
Overall, the discussion and results of this study show that honing academic voices involves various techniques and approaches that can be applied by students. Through literature research, practical analysis, consultation with experts, and the development of guidelines, it was found that:
- Speaking techniques such as the use of relevant data and a clear presentation structure have proven to be effective in academic contexts.
- Practical practice and constructive feedback are important components in the development of speaking skills.
- Practical guides and well-designed training materials can improve students' academic speaking skills.
- Continuous evaluation and revision of the guidelines based on feedback are key to ensuring its effectiveness in improving academic speaking skills.
