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Date Posted: 11:59:27 09/02/02 Mon
Author: Kathy Oskison
Subject: Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety
In reply to: Ellie Valencia 's message, "Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety" on 10:27:28 09/02/02 Mon

>>Give several examples of when you may have had some
>>temporary anxiety that developed before you were
>>supposed to speak or give a presentation. What did
>>you do to calm down? What tips would you give to
>>others so that they can relax before, during, and
>>after a presentation that they are giving?
>
>I often experience anxiety before a presentation when
>speaking to a large group. I try to maintain focus and
>take deep breaths. During the presentation I try to
>focus on an object over people head or on a familiar
>face.
>I believe that many times I feel this way since I am
>bilingual , sometimes I get my thoughts mixed and this
>makes me nervous and I generally stumble on words
>because I talk so fast when I am nervous.
>
>My advice is to try to relax and focus on the ending.
>also breathind excercises. and practice your
>presentation when ever possible.

Reply to Ellie:
I like the suggestion of looking over people's heads. I will have to try that. I'll bet it would be hard to focus on public speaking when you have two languages in your mind, and especially if you use both frequently.

KO

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