Imagine standing in front of hundreds of people who are waiting patiently to hear what YOU have to say! Hands start to sweat, knees sometimes wobble and your fingers grab for your pockets. Well, you can overcome that dreaded conflict by following some simple rules which will improve your overall ability to deliver an accomplished speech to any group. For example: Be confident; be as knowledgeable as possible on your subject and convey this knowledge through the power of your voice and eyes. Enunciate words properly and know your terminology well beforehand to avoid fumbling your words. Make your speech brief and to the point. Maintain eye contact with the audience. Eliminate those common speech fillers, such as umm, well, basically, kind of, etc. You get the point. These and many other tips will make you (student or adult) a more effective speaker.