1) It improves critical listening - public speaking courses or skills will help you evaluate
arguments, separate facts from opinions and judge the merits of the evidence the others are
giving.
2) It helps shape public opinion in a democratic society.
3) It helps people to get employment - most employers seek employees who have good
communication skills and public speaking.
4) It contributes to success in business.
5) It helps people make money by being public speakers - speakers who are in demand,
command higher fees thus making more money.
6) Improves one’s self-esteem. According to Bourhis and Allen (1992) those who fear to
communicate tend to have low self- esteem while those who do not fear to communicate tend to
have higher self- esteem.
7) It is important in the public sphere. For example in politics and in education.
sharon kalunda answered the question on February 27, 2019 at 13:27
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