Below, you can find a list of speaking-related resources. If you are in need of specific help or advice, please book an appointment with a Speaking Center tutor using the "Make an Appointment" link at the top of the page.

Links to other speaking centers:

• https://speakingcenter.uncg.edu/ (Speaking Center at UNC Greensboro, which features additional resources.)

Links to speeches:

• TED: http://www.ted.com/talks (Transcripts are helpful for non-native speakers.)
• Example videos for each part of speech structure, focusing on both content (Attention Getter, Thesis Statement) and delivery (Speed, Pitch, Variation). http://academics.umw.edu/speaking/speaking-center-example-videos/
• Academic Earth http://academicearth.org/
• Kahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/
• Short videos about speaking: http://www.coe.edu/academics/speakingcenter/scresources/sctrainingvideos
• Two speeches: http://www.coe.edu/academics/speakingcenter/scresources/philosophyvideos

ESL Related Links:

• A learner's dictionary, featuring audible pronunciation guide and more extensive examples following each definition.  Users can create an account and add words to study lists. http://www.learnersdictionary.com
• The Corpus of Contemporary American English. A collection of real examples of a word or phrase in American English, from spoken to academic. http://corpus.byu.edu/coca/
• Six Minute English from the BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/
• The second video shows a transcript marked for ESL students: http://www.coe.edu/academics/speakingcenter/scresources/philosophyvideos

General speaking resource links:

• On the limitations of PowerPoint: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2.html
• Clear basic information about giving presentations. http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/
• A Prezi on controlling speech anxiety. http://prezi.com/vxuslk-b2ts3/controlling-speech-anxiety/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=prezi_landing_related_solr&utm_campaign=prezi_landing_related_author
• Audacity. A free audio recording program.  http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
• Accuconference public speaking resources. http://www.accuconference.com/resources/public-speaking.aspx