Effective Public Speaking Tips for Students to Overcome Anxiety (Full Transcript)

Speaker 1: Public speaking tips for students aim to reduce anxiety that can interfere with giving presentations or speeches in class. It helps to be as prepared as possible. Today EduBirdie will show you that beyond preparation there are strategies that you can use to reduce anxiety and fight the urge to stay home with a fake illness. Practice makes perfect. Even great speakers practice their speeches beforehand. Practice out loud with a recording device or video camera and then watch yourself to see how you can improve. If you are feeling brave, practice in front of a friend or family member and ask for feedback. Remember that other students are on your side. Think about a time when you have been an audience member and the student delivering the speech or presentation was noticeably nervous. Did you think less of that student? More likely, you felt sympathetic and wanted to make that person more comfortable by smiling or nodding. Don't apologize. If you make a mistake, don't offer apologies. Chances are that your classmates didn't notice anyway. Unless you need to correct a fact or figure, there is no point dwelling on errors that probably only you noticed. If you make a mistake because your hands are shaking or something similar, try to make light of the situation by saying something like I wasn't this nervous when I woke up this morning. This can help to break the tension of the moment. When you speak, try to engage your audience. This makes you feel less isolated as a speaker and keeps everyone involved with your message. If appropriate, ask leading questions targeted to individuals or groups and encourage people to participate and ask questions. Accept your fear. It's natural to feel frightened the first time you have to speak in front of your class. However, if you fear continues, interferes with your daily life and keeps you awake at night, it may be helpful to see someone about your anxiety. Thank you for watching. Make sure you use our code while ordering from EduBirdie. For more content like and subscribe to the channel. Also share your tips in the comments.