BraveSpeaking: 5 Presentation Tips

Noun a nervous feeling about having to speak or perform in front of an audience

stage fright
Do you ever get stage fright? I do. I have to do a presentation tomorrow and I'm really nervous.

Verb to produce a clear liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous

sweat
Usually when I worry about things that could go wrong I start to sweat. It's embarrassing!

Phrase regularly act or behave in a certain way

tend to
Yes, I get so nervous too! My voice cracks and I tend to talk very fast.

Noun a small but useful piece of practical advice

tips
But you know, I think everyone gets stage fright! Here are some tips to help you.

Phrase before an action or event

in advance
1. Prepare your material in advance so you have time to learn it really well.

Adjective in a voice that can be heard

aloud
2. Practice, practice, practice! Read your presentation aloud and listen to your voice again and again!

Verb give something to help achieve something

contribute
3. Think about the purpose of your presentation and what you can contribute.

Noun the people who watch or listen to a presentation

audience
4. Focus on your audience. How can you inform and bring value to them?

Adjective thinking positively to remove doubts or fears

reassuring
5. Don't focus on your fear! Center yourself on positive, reassuring thoughts.

Verb make a physical or mental effort

Exert
Hey, nobody's perfect. It's okay to make mistakes! Be natural, be yourself! Exert your ability.