This may not work. Do the above in a different way; not alone but with a small group, with each person taking a turn at standing up and speaking with the critique coming from the listeners, not from a recording. The reason for saying ‘It may not work’ is because at least some people will be self-conscious to the point of giggling or hamming it up. Further, making constructive critical remarks has to be done so that it helps and does not demoralise.

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Prepare a five-minute talk on one of the following:

a. Walking compared to cycling.

b. Keeping fit.

c. Your favourite sport or hobby.

After careful preparation deliver the talk in an empty room whilst recording it. Play it back several times, making critical notes of voice, energy level, etc., following the points in the chapter and then deliver it again. Listen to it and consider: how it was better, how not so good. What have you learned? How can you improve?