英语微课-Speaking Confidently

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Become a confident speaker

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       If you are worried about stage fright, you may feel better knowing that you are not alone.from a study which shows the greatest fears of people , we can see that Giving a speech ranks second in the list ( show list on the video) It means that speechmaking ranks near the top in provoking anxiety.

       Stage fright is such a common occurrence that some of the greatest public speakers in history have suffered from it. (start showing the video of famous people making mistakes on the stage)

       Even though nervousness happens in speechmaking,it can be thought of as a healthy sign. Novelist and lecturer I. A. R. Wylie explains :" Now after many years of practice I am, I suppose, really a practiced speaker. But I rarely rise to my feet without a throat constricted with terror and a furiously thumping heart, When, for some reason, I am cool and self assured, the speech is always a failure".
      In other words, it is perfectly normal to be nervous at the start of a speech.But how can we control our nervousness and make it work for us rather than against ourselves? Here are some tips for it:
      tip 1 :Dealing With Nervousness.Don’t think of yourself as having stage fright. Instead, think of it as “stage excitement” or “stage enthusiasm”. It can help you get focused and energized in the same way that it helps people get primed for a game or a concert. Think of it as a normal part of giving a successful speech.
      tip 2 :Acquire Speaking Experience.
For most people, the biggest part of stage fright is fear of the unknown. The more you learn about public speaking and the more speeches you give, the less threatening speechmaking will become.
      Tip 3:be Positive
Confidence is mostly the well-known power of positive thinking, if you think you can do it , you usually can. And here is a method to test whether you think positively.
      Tip 4: Use the power of visualization.
Visualization is closely related to positive thinking.It is used by athletes, musicians, actors, speakers, and others to enhance their performance in stressful situations.
      The key to visualization is creating a vivid mental blueprint in which you see yourself succeeding in your speech.Though it is no substitute for thorough preparation, it’s a proven way to help control your nerves and to craft a successful presentation.
      Tip 5: know that most nervousness is not visible.
      Tip 6: Don’t expect perfection
       It may also help to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. At some point in every presentation, every speaker says or does something that does not come across exactly as he or she had planned.When you make a mistake ,just proceed as if nothing happened. Even if you do make an obvious mistake during a speech, that is not a catastrophe. You will not lose face or your audience.Once you free your mind of these burdens, you will find it much easir to approach your speeches with confidence and enthusiasm.
      Even though your palms are sweating and your heart is pounding, your listeners probably won’t realize how tense you are – especially if you do your best to act cool and confident on the outside.Anyway, only a few fraction of nervousness will be seen by the audience. So we shouldn’t worry too much.
Besides, there are several additional tips shown below that can help you deal with nervousness:
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Anyway, the best way to be confident is that you score your first triumph. With the first time success, you will likely become more confident in other areas of your life as well.

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topic : confident speaking
main idea:
structure: give a speech : 1 . famous
2.your experience when giving speech=> normal when giving speech
3. deal with nervousness: body language, dress well, eye contact with the audience, Most important, get well prepared.

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perfectionist trap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8pti-Swh_E
3 tips to boost your confidence - TED-Ed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_NYrWqUR40&t=46s

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