Learning Language: The Effect Public Speaking Has on Language

             There are many different forms of language, whether it's being bilingual, using slang, or any of the other variants. However, the one constant about learning language is public speaking. What is public speaking? According to teachingenglish.org, public speaking is the act of speaking or teaching in front of an audience. The audience could be people that you know (wedding, funeral, formal dinner, etc.) or it could be in front of acquaintances (classroom). Public speaking involves some level of preparation in which the speaker has become an expert in the subject he or she is presenting.

            Almost everyone in their lifetime will need to speak in front of a large group of people, and if that person did not learn language or how to speak publicly, it will effect them negatively. Think about it; if you want to become a teacher, lawyer, doctor, professional athlete, president, or anything, then learning language through public speaking is essential for success.

              Public speaking is one of the most important tools to teach language because it shows people the proper way to speak, act, and carry themselves. Think of Martin Luther King Jr. who used his public speaking as a tool to to impact the nation. If it weren't for his great use of language that he used during his speech, he would not have changed or impacted society in the same manner. The reason his message was well received was due to his strong language and his ability to get his message across by using language.

             How does public speaking help learn language? If students begin speaking publicly in high school or college it teaches them how to speak in a formal setting. This gives the students the opportunities to understand how become teachers themselves, or how to present in a job setting. In the article for teachhub.com, Jordan Catapano explains that it is important to have the opportunity to practice public speaking is for your benefit as a student. If a student is not given the chance to use public speaking as an essential tool to prepare yourself to learn how to speak correctly, then later in in their lives these students will fail in their careers.

             For students, public speaking is something they are fear. But, according to Indiana Jen in her article that she based off of her own personal experience, public speaking is one of those skills that can only be improved in practice. It is impossible for students to learn language completely without introducing them to public speaking. Even if it is just for a few minutes a semester, in the long run, it will help the student develop effective language skills.

             Although public speaking is often forgotten, it is imperative that this practice should be used on a consistent basis. Speaking publicly helps students, and others learn effective language. Effective language can help you motivate people and get your point across. It's just like that saying "practice makes perfect", and with that practice you can become the next Martin Luther King Jr. and change the nation.