English #7: How to speak - Patrick Winston

I spent 2 mornings, 30 minutes each watching this YouTube video How to Speak from Professor Patrick Winston - MIT

I used to watch this video when I was searching for Presentation Training materials 3 or 4 years ago. But at that time, I did not pay much attention to 1-hour video with the lecturing style of Professor Winston. I was not patient at that time and I was looking for some quick tips for my presentation class. 

Yesterday, I opened YouTube to find something to watch (after watching Cillian Murphy's interview), and luckily, I found this video. What interested me at first was 17 Million views, seriously, I think. I was curious and decided to watch the video. 
I was surprised because I could understand what he was saying quite well, without using a transcript. But there were some jokes and difficult words I still need to use a transcript when watching back and Google translate. 

Most of the new words I searched are quite difficult to use in normal conversation, so I don't want to remember them. Just one word that I found interesting is props - đạo cụ. 

I learned how to start, structure, and end the conversation using samples, props, tools, and framework. 

I am working as a trainer and I trained people on how to present and communicate effectively. So I can easily relate to what the Professor was sharing in the video. I have to say that this is an awesome resource for anyone who learn how to speak, give presentations, and communicate with others.

I am definitely going to watch this video again and write in more detail about what I learned and what I can apply to my communication/ presentation. It will be the next blog.

Have fun!