The first day that I walked into
this class, I am not going to lie I was dreading it with my whole being.
Although I had experienced public speaking before I was not a huge fan. I got
anxiety at the thought of even presenting in front of a large audience. The
first time I presented which was the culture speech, I remember being so
nervous, but once it was over I felt relieved. After surviving my first speech
the others grew easier I’m guessing with familiarity to my audience, and the
techniques that I was learning in class. I realized that the outlines we made
ahead of time were a great way to organize my speech into main points, which made
practicing and presenting easier. As I finish with this course I realize there
isn’t much to be anxious about public speaking as long as the speaker prepares
well and tries to understand their audience.
I feel the same way. I have always dreaded public speaking. I hate being the center of attention with everyone looking at me. I have ut of this class as long as I could, because I did not want to take it. But during the class, I realized that public speaking is not that bad. I have learned to research and write my speech a few days before the day I give it. That way I can practice the speech several times, and time myself. As long as I practice my speech a few times, I do not get very nervous. When I first start talking, I get a little nervous, but then I feel fine, not nervous at all.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way! The feeling and fear of the whole public speaking thing is mutual. I as well dread it but you are right, it got easier with time and with each speech. I totally loved the outline examples that we had as well. Made the process of writing one so much easier since we could see what the teacher wanted from us instead of guessing what to put in the outlines and what kind of format to use. Turned out to be a pretty good class over all I think.And practice definitely was an important part of the class. Cant give a speech unless you practiced otherwise you wont do good for sure.
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