Dream of public speaking but lose confidence the moment you face an audience. No worries, my friend stage-fear is common, but you can improve it with regular practice. This blog will give you 7 easy ways to learn public speaking.
1. Read loudly
- Start reading books, magazines, and newspapers loudly for 20 minutes every day.
- This will train your tongue to move smoothly and improve pronunciation.
2. Speak in front of mirror
- Speak general topics from your phone or books in front of a mirror loudly.
- This way you can observe your body posture and gesture.
- This practice will boost your confidence and fade your nervousness.
3. Focus on body language
Focus on the following things:
- Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Maintain a friendly smile on your face.
- While speaking, keep an eye contact.
These small changes will make you appear confident instantly.
4. Voice control
- Focus on your pitch and tone.
- Take pauses between sentences for better impact.
- Speak clearly at a steady pace so your words are easy to follow.
5. Listen more, speak better
- To become a good speaker, you must first be a good listener.
- Watch motivational lectures from YouTube with captions turned on, then try to match the tone, pitch and speed of the speaker and speak loudly.
Recommended youtube channel- English Speeches
Recommended video- https://youtu.be/fBnAMUkNM2k?si=j1MrmdbkT02Uv8Tx
6. Start with small audience
- Begin by speaking in front of your family or close friends.
- Start participating in school events such as story telling, debates and group discussion.
- Gradually move to a larger audience as your confidence grows.
7. Practice daily
- Continuity is the most important thing for public speaking.
- Dedicate at least 2 hours daily for listening and then speaking practices.
Confidence is a skill, which improves with time. The regular practice of these steps will make you a bold and confident speaker in just a month. The words have the power to change the world-so now it's your turn.
Remember: “Fear exists before the speech, applause exists after it. All you need to do is take that first step.”
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