Minty33 wrote:
I have one in April, need to do it for me to pass my module. It's in a small group thankfully. I don't know how I'm going to tackle it. I really really prefer to read from a sheet, I've done it without and it just goes to sh**. I can't think, I'm too busy thinking about bloody eye contact. Then eventually I notice that I don't know what the content is that I'm meant to be talking about, my voice dry's up and I crash and burn into a big mess..
The one time I did it with a sheet, I made it my number one goal to keep a clear mind and read from the sheet. It was the best speech I've ever done. But then the teachers were like "oh that's so unprofessional and poor" when I thought it was the best I have ever done haha. It was a group situation, and he hated on all of us (I was the only native English person there) but the teacher still took the time to mention how he didn't like me reading from a sheet.
I haven't got a clue how I'm going to do the one in April...They can't expect everyone to be a natural right? Some people say they're nervous, but they always seem to deliver well enough..I just don't happen to be in that group.
Memorize it word-by-word. I've done it several times in school when we had to do presentations. It usually takes 2-3 days of straight practice, but it's totally worth it. I always got As on my presentations when I did it. Also, don't make eye contact with people, but look at the back of the room or into spaces between people. But you have to make sure you shift your gaze around. I always find that difficult, but once the presentation is memorized, I can direct my attention to the non-verbal aspects of the presentation much better.
Hmm.. I could do that. Thanks!
14 Jan 2013, 9:22 am
