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    Contents

    PAGE STUDY

    5 1 Speaking Delightful Words of Truth

    9 2 The Theocratic Ministry School Brings Benefits

    14 3 The Bible—Our Principal Textbook

    19 4 How to Read and Remember

    24 5 Be a Good Listener

    29 6 ‘Apply Yourself to Public Reading’

    33 7 Study Is Rewarding

    39 8 The Value of Preparation

    44 9 Working Up an Outline

    49 10 Developing the Art of Teaching

    54 11 Using Good Speech Every Day

    58 12 Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speech

    63 13 Voice Improvement and Use of Microphones

    69 14 Tactful Yet Firm

    73 15 Reaching the Heart of Your Listeners

    78 16 Conversation That Upbuilds

    84 17 How to Write Letters

    90 18 Improving Your Answers

    96 19 Using the School to Improve Field Ministry

    100 20 Counsel Builds Up

    108 21 Informative Material, Clearly Presented

    113 22 Effective Introductions

    116 23 Volume and Pausing

    122 24 Directing Attention to the Bible

    126 25 Reading and Applying Scriptures

    130 26 Use of Repetition and Gestures

    133 27 Highlighting the Theme and Main Points

    138 28 Audience Contact and Use of Notes

    142 29 Fluent, Conversational Delivery with Proper Pronunciation

    149 30 Coherent Development of a Talk

    153 31 Convince Your Audience, Reason with Them

    158 32 Sense Stress and Modulation

    163 33 Manifesting Enthusiasm and Warmth

    168 34 Fitting Illustrations

    172 35 Material Adapted for Field Ministry

    175 36 Appropriate Conclusion and Your Timing

    181 37 Poise and Personal Appearance

    188 38 Let Your Advancement Be Manifest

    NOTE: Scripture quotations in this book are from the modern-language New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.