Extemporaneous Versus Impromptu Speaking
Most dictionaries equate extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, suggesting that both are “speaking off the cuff” with little or no preparation. But those who teach public speaking skills have long maintained there is a difference. They do define impromptu speaking as speaking off the cuff with little or no preparation. But they define extemporaneous speaking as speaking that appears to be off the cuff and therefore spontaneous, but that requires preparation and rehearsal—especially to be effective.
Here are links that explain this difference and provide tips on how to deliver extemporaneously:
- Four Delivery Methods
- Definitions of Extemporaneous Speaking and Impromptu Speaking
- Extemporaneous Speaking Requires Practice
- Speech Delivery
- Using Different Methods of Delivery
- Extemporaneous Delivery Means Speaking From an Outline
- Select a Mode of Delivery
- Practicing Your Extemporaneous Speech
- Don't Wing It with an Impromptu Presentation
- The Outlined Speech
- Speaking Extemporaneously
- Extemporaneous Speaking Requires Thorough Preparation and Adequate Rehearsal
- Extemporaneous Speaking Is Structured Spontaneity
- Extemporaneous Speech Requires Careful Preparation
- Prepare an Outline and Memorize the Ideas
- When Speaking Extemporaneously, Use a Brief Set of Notes
- Difference Between Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking
- Extemporaneous Speaking Requires Full Preparation and Adequate Practice
- Extemporaneous Speaking
- Extemporaneous Speaking Is the Most Adaptable and Time Efficient