public speaking?

Question

how do you get over that never when you have to speak in front of everyone?
sometimes when i have to read in front of ppl i mess up and it sounds like i have an accent
i guess why im scared is cause im scared to sound weird and mess up an easy word.
idk how can i overcome this?

Answer 1

pratice over and over until you think you've got it just right and pretty soon,you would want to do public speaking

Answer 2

I'm not an expert in this, but I do have some credentials. In college I participated in the Toastmasters Club (speech club) and I won 2 competitions against other colleges in speech. I am also into singing and often still get nervous. I feel the more you go over your material, the better you'll feel. I just completed a play and I had over 60 pages of lines to learn...as I was the main character. I messed up a bit, but I was able to portray the character because I read my lines and even taped my parts and listened to it on tape. When I have to do presentations I try to have some kind prop so that the people aren't just starring at me. For example, a poster board or chart. Something else I keep in mind is that the people in the audience (in general) are on your side and aren't hoping that you fail. Take your time and pronounce your words. Taking deep breaths because I heard when you get nervous, your start breathing faster. Do a dry run on what you plan to speak on and keep practicing until you kind of memorize it and you get more comfortable. Good luck...you can do it. Nervousness is just a sign that you care about doing a good job.

Answer 3

Your afraid of people making fun of you or just simply people listening you read. I have the same problem for many many years until I got to middle school. My middle school made us talk in front of people more often and the more I did it, I wasn't so afraid. I stlil fear of talking in front of people, like answering a question because I'm afraid I'm wrong and I just have the feeling of being wrong. Here is some great ideas to overcome your fear.

1. Pratice Speech- Do a class at school if it's provided.
2. Start a job- Start a job that teaches you to read infront of people.

You must read and read infront of people and speak clearly. Don't worry about people and what they say because guess what, 1/2 the time people aren't even listening how you say it, it's what you are saying. It takes at least 2 years to over come this "fear' as what I call it. Take many classes and next semester, I'm taking speech. I'm hoping my "fear" I will overcome, but no matter what, you will be a tad bit scared of speaking in front of people, no matter how experienced you are.

-Advice Chick

Answer 4

Idk how I overcame my fear... I learned to see it as a battle, as a mission to entertain, you know? I decided to take the biggest risks possible and flow with it, did you know Beyonce is actually a very shy person? In fact, she pretends to be her alter-ego, Sasha, when she's on stage. Silly, but true. So I'm taking a speech class right now, and I had to present a song and explain it's meaning and what it means to me, and people got extra credit for singing it. I, of course, sang my song. Yes, I used to be pretty shy. I sang a very fast paced Spanish song with the most vulgar lyrics possible "I want you to lie when I ask your age" and so on. (Everyone got the lyrics and their translations) I even sang the beeping noises and guitair solo. I felt a bit more confident as I was wearing an adorable new outfit, high heeled boots and a triple strand pearl choker and a northface sweatshirt. So the next day, the teacher told me that the song I was presented was "absolute crap". Yes, everyone else did some song about death or moral values or loving their dad, and other such boring, depressing things. And I just smiled and said "No it wasn't... well, you must not have listened to the speech" and so on. Anyways, he told me I still got a good grade and everything. So what's my advice? Easy, don't take it seriously. If you have a shred of dignity and you're worrying about damaging your reputation and being disrespected, ironically, everyone's going to find you boring and not respect you. But because I managed to have fun with it, and not worrying so much about people taking me seriously, well, no one really took me that seriously, except for that alarmed bald teacher of mine. Yes, I took a huge risk, the biggest one I could possibly take. And yeah, people laughed, but it was supposed to be funny. And yes, I sat through one of the most awkward talks of my life, as the teacher read out loud all the lyrics as if they were child porn and this old frenemy of mine kept on agreeing and saying "Oh my, that is gross". Yes, it was something of a joke, and I suppose there are some negative repurcussions. But I was proud, it was exciting, and most importantly it was the most popular and well loved speech, and most importantly, it will be remembered.

p.s. I'm sure you won't be doing anything that shocking, but you know, that's pretty much a best/worst case scenario... the point is, don't worry about what other people think and have fun with it, other people will feel what you feel for the most part if you're having a good time

Answer 5

Take a class on public speaking.
I used to have a deep fear of public speaking, I was always scared of what everyone else may be thinking about me.
Just prepare yourself with note cards of the points that you want to cover and speak like it is a conversation.

Answer 6

It's natural to get nervous in front of a crowd.

To overcome it--Plan what you want to say in advance. Have all your major ideas and facts to support the ideas outlined and be ready to deliver your speech.

Second Rehearse what you want to say in front of a mirror the few nights before the speech. Pay attention to any gliches in your speech that you may have and work to overcome them, such as funny speech, fidgets etc. These are your body's way of letting off your nervous energy. Good luck.

Answer 7

You can start by practicing on a small group of your friends. You can also look at a point behind the people just over their heads, but move your eyes around the room or where ever you are..

Answer 8

1. practicing in front of the mirror
2. pick one person in the group to talk to and look only at that person
3. some one said look at everyone and think of them in their birthday suit or underwear.
4. close your eyes and start talking and when you think you have it open your eyes and keep talking.
5. talk slower and more pronouced so everyone can understand may make it soud like you have a accent but sometimes just talking like you are talking to your best friend would help!

Answer 9

I got through it by pretending that the crowd was made up of my best friends and family members. Once I did that it was easy and I no longer had the fear.

Answer 10

I DON'T KNOW
I'M VERY NERVOUS IN THE BEGINNING BUT THE NERVES FADE AWAY AS I SPEAK.
IT HELPS IF YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR SUBJECT.