Summary

Informative speaking is the process by which an audience gains new information or a new perspective on old information from a speaker.

• Learning is frequently the goal of informative speaking.
• It's important therefore that the individual learning styles of audience members be reflected in the verbal and nonverbal content of informative speeches.
• Successful informative speeches are audience involving, audience appropriate, audience accessible, and potentially life enhancing.
• Informative speeches can be used to explain, instruct, demonstrate, or describe processes, concepts, and skills.
• Informative speeches are common in the classroom, the workplace, and the community.