i have to present a speech infront of my class that has 18 people and i need some tips on how to not be soo nervous and to look confident. ... also i was wondering if you think it is a good idea to volunteer to go first .. would u want to go first out of your class??
thanks!!
2007-02-14 04:50:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I always go first or second so that I can get the speech over and done with and out of the way. Otherwise you're going to be sitting though other speeches just getting more and more nervous.
Some tips to be not so nervous:
-when making eyecontact, look at the tops of heads, not eyes
-remember that everyone else is probably just as nervous about their speeches, so don't worry about what they're thinking (they're prolly thinking about their own speeches)
-believe in yourself and that your speech is good
-act like what you're saying is very important and you really want others to know about it (you will be less prone to nervousness)
-it's okay if you mess up, you can try again in another speech
REMEMBER: NO one's speeches are perfect.
2007-02-14 12:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by blue_girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the important thing is getting good marks, go first. That way, when your teacher is writing down the marks, s/he has no one else to compare you with. If that's not the important thing, if you can, go early on and but not first - you get it out of the way but you can also learn from other people's mistakes.
Other than what other people have already said, pretend you're confident. It's impossible to make yourself feel confident and calm yourself down - at least it's not easy - but if you pretend to be confident, you might find yourself feeling more confident by the end of the speech.
Also, keep your feet still. One of the worst things you can do is dance from foot to foot - it makes you look more nervous and makes you feel more nervous, and gives people the impression you can't wait to get away.
2007-02-14 13:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by catelf7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!
First and foremost....know your subject...well!
Practice in front of family and the mirror.
Put your key talking points on index cards...just the point...for example: Squirrels are mammals. Main food: nuts Habitat.
Then elaborate on each point.
If you have time before your speach contact your local toastmasters club to find out if they have a jr. toastmasters group you can visit.
The toastmasters is an international organization that assists people in the "fine art" of public speaking. Public speaking is very important no matter what career you choose in life...from the job interview to being the c.e.o. From getting a date with that hottie across the room...to breaking up with the same hottie.
Here is a GREAT website for more information. http://www.toastmasters.org/tips.asp
GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-14 14:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by foxinsox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I love speaking in front of people and I am a pretty good one. So I would encourage you to know A LOT about your topic in case people ask questions. You should speak pretty loud and look at people like you are some sort of master. Encourage your self a bit. Don't look all confused like you don't know anything. Tell them how interesting your topic is with open eyes and a clear voice! GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-14 13:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bharatha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps me to look at individuals in the audience, while I am talking, for a sentence or two. And then focus on another member of the audience. Then it is as if I am talking to one person, which is not really a big deal. Plus, I've noticed that when you do this, the person you are looking at becomes terrified that you are about to single them out.
2007-02-14 13:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice, practice, practice so you're really comfortable with the material. If you're allowed to use notecards, write out your entire speech first and memorize it and then take the key points and write those on the notecards so that they will only be memory aids and not a crutch.
2007-02-14 13:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by cg17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must know your subject. That empowers you to view all your audience as not knowing as much as you. At least they don't know the slant that you put on it. Viewing it that way they can't possibly quibble with you presentation. Don't stare at one person when you talk. Look at different people. If you can manage it, you can look at the audience without actually seeing any specific individual.
Just look confident and think "they don't know as much as I do".
2007-02-14 13:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by Akasanoma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes go 1st, dont put the paper infront of your face when your reading, dont stutter, project your voice, make eye contact
GO 1st definetly, so you dont have to worry anymore
from my experience....once i start saying my speech... i dont feel nervous anymore...its like i am talking to someone 1 on 1
2007-02-14 12:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by warmachine8787 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go up there, know that you know what you are talking about. if you know everything you should, you will have natural confidense. stand straight, dont read right off of your paper, and just pretend like you are talking to all of them and you have to make yourself think that they are actually interested in what you say...if you dont like that one, think to yourself, noone is listening, i dont listen in class, and you will feel more comfortable. of instead of picturing people naked, stand there naked and no1 will care what you say..good luck
2007-02-14 12:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by dave k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋