Samantha_zyx 15 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I have a major problem of speaking in front people for things like speaking tests in languages and also public speaking for presentations. My voice goes all shaky and quiet, my friends always tell me about it but I don't know what to do about it... Do you have any tips to help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glow 2,321 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If you're giving a speech that you've already written, make sure to practice as much as possible. That way, when it's time to give the speech it's practically second nature and you don't have to worry as much about making a mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nice User 578 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 stand up straight and don't slouch, you'll feel more confident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddeona Oneul Bame 61,631 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I've taken two speech classes and I hated them so it's your lucky day~ So what helps some people is like when you need to make eye contact, look above the people instead of right at them, because that makes people nervous if they feel like everyone is watching them. Or if you have a friend, try to look at them (but make sure you address the room). As for your voice, try to make sure you start at a reasonable volume. Assume you're speaking to a large audience of people hard of hearing so in your mind, you're thinking to keep you voice loud~ Practice helps get rid of the shakiness and just think as though you're talking to one person you're comfortable with~ Yeh~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiaraewiwiarae 6,637 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 · Hidden by Yuri, April 20, 2016 - No reason given Hidden by Yuri, April 20, 2016 - No reason given I know it sounds difficult, but the key is to be interested in what you're saying and pretend that you're saying it to your friends. Link to comment
Aitso 407 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Form a connection with your speech. Don't just write a speech for the sake of getting a grade, write something you are PROUD of. Having a connection with what you're saying will help you be more comfortable reading it, and make it much more interesting to watch and listen to. Read your speech out loud to yourself multiple times, perfect it. Then read it to friends and family, get all the laughs and the jitters out. Speak clearly, and concisely. Eliminate filled pauses when moving from one part of the speech to another. No "uhms", "errrs" and the like. Do not be afraid of a pause. Use that time to gather yourself and your breath. Project your voice. Open your throat, and breathe using your diaphragm(or in other words use the basic action of breathing by having your stomach move outward). This way you can carry sentences for their entirety, and eliminate pinching the end of your statements and/or becoming shaky towards the end of a statement. Stand straight. Imagine a ruler between your shoulder blades, and you need to keep it there. Drop your shoulders, but keep your posture upright. If you have someone in the "audience" that you like, or that makes you comfortable, focus on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky☆ 1,115 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 -Practice before hand to yourself in the mirror, or in front of your parents or friends -Make sure you use eye contact -Start with a hook to grab the audience's attention, try and incorporate some humor into it and make the audience laugh. Once they laugh, you'll feel better and automatically relax and start performing better I know how you feel, I'm exactly the same way when it comes to public speaking. One key factor is confidence in yourself, which I don't really have lol. I've gone over a lot of these tips in the comments above and stuff, and I have definitely improved, but I still haven't grasped the ability to do public speaking without stuttering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daok 1,978 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If you memorize everything you need to beforehand, you will deifinitely feel more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBot 1,005 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Smoke some Kush before the presentation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenjuroX 692 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 If you're still preparing a topic to speak on, make it a topic that you know and love. That speech will never have enough time if it's a topic you enjoy. If you're down to the wire and need tips to present something. Practice the speech and memorize the content that way you'll flow easily from topic to topic. In Q&A's don't be afraid to say "I don't know" or "I can't answer that question at this time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaity 5,777 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 make sure you dont rush. speak slowly because it wont seem that slow to the audience, but more natural instead. that way voice shakiness and trembling isnt as obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missycin 1,117 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I really become anxious in front of people and these things have helped me alot: Practice and practice. In front of mirror, bathroom, train - speak aloud if you are able and won't inconvenience people. Memorize out loud and how you want to sound. I also make note cards in case I forget bec of my anxiety. In my note cards I usually doodle a smiley or something cute in the margins or top/bottom - helps me a lot. I prepare clothes I willl use beforehand and dress in them and speak in front of mirror. Like a dry run. Record myself. This really helps me hear what I need to improve. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arietta 789 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I have the same problem. I get so freaking nervous What I find helps is to practice my speech out loud multiple times beforehand, practice talking loud, slow, and clearly (cause I have a really quiet voice and I also tend to speak super fast when I'm nervous), and to wear something that makes me feel confident. Another thing that helps is to reassure myself that a lot of people get nervous when public speaking so I know I'm not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ 730 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 i just memorized the speech and practiced a lot i can deliver a speech no problem but when people start asking questions and i have to answer on the spot the anxiety starts to get to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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