Robert Burton once said, "A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword" (cited World Of Quotes, 2003). With this one statement he is explaining how powerful our speech can be. Effective oral presentation skills are essential in educational, social, and professional life. By means of understanding our speech, recognizing where and when they are important, and learning how to improve your skills, most of our experiences in life can be more effective, enjoyable and much easier.

Since the dawn of recorded history, people have had to learn to communicate effectively with others. From asking for help to offering our help, from learning to the intricacies of teaching, we cannot escape the need for efficient, clear and complete communication skills. The most common form of communicating is that of speaking. "We as individuals conduct our own presentations on a day-to-day basis, sometimes unaware of our...