Building confidence in public speaking
I can use body language and posture to manage my nerves and speak confidently in public.
Building confidence in public speaking
I can use body language and posture to manage my nerves and speak confidently in public.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Feeling scared and nervous about public speaking is a shared concern.
- Using open body language and an effective posture can help to manage nerves.
- Setting your posture before you speak is a good way to prepare and can help you to control your voice and your body.
- Nervousness and excitement share similar traits.
- Breathing exercises can help alleviate the physical side of nerves.
Keywords
Testimonial - a statement or personal account where someone shares their experience or opinion
Posture - the way you hold your body when standing, sitting, or moving
Oriented - being positioned or directed toward a particular point or goal
Eradicate - to completely eliminate or remove something
Common misconception
Some pupils believe that they are the only person to feel nervous or scared about public speaking.
Most people feel nervous before speaking, even the most experienced public speakers. It's all about understanding what nerves are and how you can manage them.
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Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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