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I have to do a speech and presentation in English on Tuesday. I am really nervous and hate looking at people, and if I look at my friends I just laugh. However, I can't get anything higher than a B if I don't have 'audience awareness' and I have to get all A's. So does anyone have any tips on how to be less nervous or how I can have more 'audience awareness' or even how to stop myself laughing at the funny parts of my presentation?
Thanks!!
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Well, this is hard, things like this takes a bit of practice. You have to stand up straight, and think about how serious this is, think in your head as you're reading "I'm going for the A, I need the A." And think of serious things, and if you find yourself about to laugh, just keep reading and take a deep breath after a sentence and keep repeating the phrases in your head. Pretend that if you laugh, then somebody's feelings will be hurt because you're reading about somebody important, and they have a medical problem, just get through it. Good luck on your speech.
-TheTeenGirl
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I have to get all A's -- woah there.. an A means excellent, and a b means good.. but I'm not going to preech you on that because I'm sure people probably tell you to chill out over your grades all the time.. there is more to life, seriously.
two, how to deal with being able to focus is simple with a few simple rules.
1. wear something comfortable for your speech and presentation, and something that you are comfortable with people seeing you in.
2. be sure to make I contact with people, but try and stay away from your friends at all cost, maybe you should tell them you want to be serious during your presentation and ask them to not make you life.. if they do it anyway, well then there you've got a more serious problem but I'm not going to go into that either.
3. talk at a normal pace, don't go too slow, or too fast because you want people to be able to understand you.. it really doesn't help the teacher or the students if you are facing your presentation board and just reading off of it because then one they can't hear you, and two, they can't see what you are talking about.
4. Try and improvise a little bit, add a little humor? it breaks the ice a bit and settles you down as well, it's ok to laugh with them.. believe me, makes your grade go up everytime, because you'll look over at the teacher and she'll laugh a little and mark something on the paper. hehe..
good luck to you with your presentation, and if you need any more advice I'm always around.
~Sarah
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When your giving a speech, look at the back of room, and stare at a spot at the wall. The people think you are looking at them! Don't imagine anyone in they're underwear, because it dosn't help!GOOD LUCK! ~Kendall~
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Don't look at anyone. Look at the wall in the back of the classroom. Occasionally look at your teacher. But, don't just stare at one point of the wall. Look around in the back of the classroom and maybe for extra points, make eye contact with one or two of your peers, preferably aquantinces that won't make you nervous.
To not laugh...just practice your speech. You really won't be that nervous
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pretend your the only one in the room. or pretend your the president, so even if you mess up it wont matter cause your the president and everyone will still love you anyway. (just dont pretend your bush) also, just remember, no matter how nervous you are, almost every single one of the other people giving presentations..theyre just as nervous as you. just dont sweat it, its not a big deal everyone has to do it. about your laughing problem, you probably just do it because your nervous, but if thats not the case then think of something really really sad right before you either do the presentation or just that funny part. thats what i always do when i have to stop laughing real fast.
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Just try to focus on a picture/object in the back of the room and look at that when ever you look up. Or, if your teacher is in the crowd, glance at him/her a couple times too. About being nervous- rehearse infront of family/your mirror. It may feel stupid, but it helps. Besta Luck
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oMg!! i used to be like taht tooo.. but.. now.. i like.. read it like.. 10000 tymes b4.. so that its easy for meh to read it.. and when im in front of the class.. i read.. and when i look up.. ill either look at maii teacher or at like.. sumone i dont talk to in tha class.. so they have nuthyn to make meh laugh about
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Ok, i'm pretty used to being in front of people, whether its for a student council speech or for a project. If you wanna get good, you have to learn to trust your class. I mean, to me, if my classmates laugh at me, I'm okey with it. I think you should look at your friends because they'll just smile at you and it'll help you feel less nervous. If you dont wanna look straight at your class, look straight above their heads. Not that "ew you have dandruff" stare, but just stare straight above their heads and it'll look like you're looking at them. I mean, once you get the hang of it you'll feel comfortable. Dont be nervous, just be glad that you'll get over with it. I hope I helped!
xOo Nikki xO
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Find a focal point, you don't have to be looking at the audience, look at someones notebook, or the top of people's heads, it works, try to avoid lokking at your friends, its ok to laugh at the funny parts of your presentation, humor is what brings us all together, don't worry about it. Just don't get hys cal and you should be fine. But make sure it seems like you're looking at everyone in the room, now remember you don't have to look at them, just make it seem like you are. Also, you need to sound sure of yourself. Don't say things like "How about I read my paper". Remeber these things and then some, and you should be fine.
MAd love,
Victoria
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The best way to have a good presentation is to control yourself as much as possible. Just close your eyes and put as much feeling into your words as you can muster. When you do get to a funny part, pause and let the chuckle die down, then continue. It's amazing what you can do when you keep a clear head and remember what you're there to do. Let 'em know you aren't afraid to speak out.
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well when i have a speach to give i dont look at the class i look at the teacher and usually they smile when u look at me and that makes me really nervous take my advice on this one i didnt turn in many oral presentation because i cant speak infront of the class because i get nervous...hope i helped!!! *A*
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I took a speech class last semester and what helped me through my speech was singing and screaming the nerves out of myself. You have all of that nervouseness pent up you gotta let it out. Scream, shout, breath deeply, giggle alot and recite your speech as often as you can to get used to it. Be casual with your speech. You don't have to word for word it. 64% of people have a fear of public speaking! WE are all human. Make the connection it works!
I hope this helps and good luck on your speech!
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Sounds to me as if you might just be to nervous to laugh at the funny parts! I feel for you, I really do.I have the same problem.
I hope this helps.Take a couple of deep breaths and kind of look out over their heads.Look at them but don't if you get my drift.And for gods sake don't look at any of your goofy friends.If they know what will happen they will try to make you laugh and you don't need that. Look at someone you don't like maybe.
I know it isn't much but I hope it helps.Good luck and let me know how it goes!
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Try to concentrate on one person that seems to enjoy what you're saying. Trust me that works because it makes you feel better about what your saying. About the funny parts,if it's really funny than don't be afraid to laugh! Just don't get carried away with it just maybe giggle. Try to have fun with your presentation, because its only 5 minutes of your life! And i'm sure the other kids in your class are just as nervous as you.
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Try to give your speech many times before you actually have to do it in class. Invite your friends over and give the speech in front of them. Train yourself not to laugh as much. Even give your speech in front of your family.
hope it works!
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