The oral speech features and the main speech «secrets» contributing to enhancement of the lecturing skills have been systematized. The importance of the speech expressiveness and the need to use language artistic means are stressed, the problem of presenting the lecture material is characterized, attention is paid to the lecture composition and structure, to using various technical means, to the lecturer’s gestures and poses place and significance. The need to establish contacts with the audience, to use special techniques, ways of retaining and mobilizing the listeners attention is stressed. Particular attention is paid to the manner of the lecture material presenting, to the lecturer’s speech availability, his conviction and emotionality. The importance of the lecture correct completion, the speech association with the main idea and optimism is stressed.