"This is your captain speaking", is a commonly heard refrain by air travellers, but beyond the flight time, weather and comments about the seatbelt sign, pilots are not known for being too chatty.
Figuring out your WPM while speaking is a little more difficult than the two methods above.
Your orientation here, strictly speaking, is no one else's' business.
If public speaking isn't your forté, but you're still hankering to grow, find a confident substitute who can sell your story.
There are lots of great resources to help you improve your speaking; this is one of many.
Well, your speaking voice is very seductive.
The secret to improving your speaking skills is experience.
This article, though titled "How to Teach Your Bird to Speak," is intended for parrots only.
The most appropriate time to raise your hand and speak is when you have a question that other students might have, as well.
And being able to natter in a language your parents can't speak is great fun when you're a kid, or a mischievous adult.
