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Speech
I have to present a speech infront of about 30 people tomorrow for class and I'm REALLY nervous. I'm doing an oratorical speech and it's just so crazy. My friends have told me to breathe in and out but it only works for like 4 minutes. I've never done a speech before, this is my first time. So...is it alright to be nervous? And what do you suggest I do when I'm up there?
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Nerves are very normal. Do you know that no matter how many times people like Julia Roberts act in front of a live audience, they still get nervous? And they do it every day! That is how normal it is!
I can promise you that if you make sure you know exactly what it is you need to be saying and practise saying it all very slowly and clearly, when you get up there it will all go so quickly, you will blink and be back sat in the audience!
I know you're scared that you might mess up, get your words wrong, say something embarrassing or do something embarrassing in front of people. So what if you do? Have you ever seen TV outtakes? People do it all the time! Just remember that if something like that does happen that people find it easier if they laugh at themselves. It really isn't the huge deal it seems and afterwards, you'll realise that.
Just make sure you remember what you need to do, don't forget to look up at the audience more than you do your cue cards, don't speak too fast and remember that it's okay to be nervous, even terrified. You'll get up there, you'll do great and life will go on as it always did afterwards. Everything WILL be fine.
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If you practice in front of a mirror it may help. You could also practice your speech and say it over and over in your head until you feel comfortable with it. When I decided to play at my school's talent show, I was nervous as hell. What I did so I was less nervous was I thought of something that I liked or wish I had. That way it got my mind off all the people and I played in front of at least 200 people. Works for me. Also you could practice your speech infront of a couple of your closest friends and family and get their feedback. That way if you don't like my advice you can ask them. Hope I came of some help.
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it is totally normal to be nervous! a few days ago i had to do the same thing, present a speech in front of 30 people, but mine was in spanish! i was soo nervous i asked my mom for help. this is what i think you should do: 1) you should most definetly voulunteer to give your speech toward the beginning of class. this way, you will it over with quickly and everyone else will go after you and barely remember yours, this is espcially a good trick if your nervous. 2) now if your the only person giving a speech its a dif sit. stay confident, smile and try to relax. everytime i do something like this i ask God to help me with a quick prayer and it usually works. talk loudly and clear and remember that these people are not looking to point out your flaws. 3)practice practice practice your speech before you get up there! it will make you 100% more confident i promise! i hope i helped and i hope everything goes smoothly much luck too you!
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Well...I pretty much had the same thing. Don't worry, remember you'll be over it in 5 minutes. It is TOTALLY fine to be nervous. "If you weren't nervous...you wouldn't care." - a very good teacher of mine told me this. So just chill out. I suggest to try to count the minutes...alright?
-GOOD LUCK
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MC
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Well i think that people get mainly scared cause they dont wanna mees up. If you just know your stuff and just be confident then you should be okay. When you are up there jst be calm act like nobody is there and you should be okay.
-xoxJess
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it's definately okay to be nervous. i used to get really freaked out when i had to do speeches infront of the class even though i'm a very outgoing person. it was juss different having to speak about school topics in class. don't focus on the people er your teacher. focus on your topic & what you want to stay. when you get to class, try talking to your friends er people in your class to lighten things up. if you laugh you'll probably feel better about doing your presentation on whatever topic you're doing. i took a public speaking class in school & we did about 20 minute speeches infront of our class & we did a bunch. now when i have to do speeches it's like nothing. here's a website-
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-hope that helped!♥
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