Speaking in an Appropriate StyleEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Speaking in an Appropriate Style English for Academic Communication
ContentsIn this lecture you will· Overcoming the stage fright? Speaking in an appropriate styleEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Contents In this lecture you will: • Overcoming the stage fright. • Speaking in an appropriate style. English for Academic Communication
StageFrightStage fright is NORMAL.“Given a choice, at a funeral most of us would rather bethe one in the coffin than the one giving the eulogy.The only thing we have tofearis fear itselfFranklinDelanoRoosevelt
Stage fright is NORMAL. “Given a choice, at a funeral most of us would rather be the one in the coffin than the one giving the eulogy”. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. — Franklin Delano Roosevelt Stage Fright
StageFrightLet's Talk!Task 1The following are some typical reactions of presenters whenthey speak publiclyWork in pairs. Identify your fears about public speaking. Youcould open with something like,“I always seem toget...sweaty hands...cold feet... an upset stomach... when I
Task 1 The following are some typical reactions of presenters when they speak publicly. Work in pairs. Identify your fears about public speaking. You could open with something like, “I always seem to get.sweaty hands.cold feet.an upset stomach.when I .” Let’s Talk! Stage Fright
StageFrightI know exactly the point I want to make, but by the time I get theopportunity to express myself ... all that comes out is a confusingbabble.""When I give a speech, I worry more about the audience'sreaction than my own preparation.""“I am so anxious to leave the stage that I state my speech as fastas I can.""English is not my first language and I lose confidence when Ihave to stand up in front of others in my group ... it is easier withstrangers
“I know exactly the point I want to make, but by the time I get the opportunity to express myself . all that comes out is a confusing babble.” “When I give a speech, I worry more about the audience’s reaction than my own preparation.” “I am so anxious to leave the stage that I state my speech as fast as I can.” “English is not my first language and I lose confidence when I have to stand up in front of others in my group . it is easier with strangers.” Stage Fright
StageFrightTask 2Read the following experience about presentation fear,and then tell your story to a partner about how you feltwhen you made a presentation for the first time
Task 2 Read the following experience about presentation fear, and then tell your story to a partner about how you felt when you made a presentation for the first time. Stage Fright
StageFrightTask 2“Years ago, I could not have conceived or dreamt of speakingor presenting to more than a couple of people... even though Iwas a teacher! Whenever I stood before a small group ofpeople... or whenever I had to attend an important meeting, Istuttered, trembled, sweat trickled down my face and myneck... and I could feel those awful swarms of butterflies (andants)... taking charge of my stomach... and my brain!"?
Task 2 “Years ago, I could not have conceived or dreamt of speaking or presenting to more than a couple of people. even though I was a teacher! Whenever I stood before a small group of people. or whenever I had to attend an important meeting, I stuttered, trembled, sweat trickled down my face and my neck. and I could feel those awful swarms of butterflies (and ants). taking charge of my stomach. and my brain!” Stage Fright
StageFrightOvercoming stage Fright1. Good preparation - the best weapon against speechanxiety.What you are saying and how to say it.A well-composed speech with a clear message rehearsals
Overcoming stage Fright 1. Good preparation – the best weapon against speech anxiety. What you are saying and how to say it. A well-composed speech with a clear message rehearsals. Stage Fright
Stage Fright2.Recognize the importance of introductory remarksA good start : an important boost.Pause to arrange your notes and get oriented.Seek an early favorable .Not speak rapidly
2. Recognize the importance of introductory remarks A good start : an important boost. Pause to arrange your notes and get oriented. Seek an early favorable . Not speak rapidly. Stage Fright
StageFright3.VisualizeyoursuccessEnvision yourself delivering the speech with complete confidencePicture your audience to be warm and receptive
3. Visualize your success Envision yourself delivering the speech with complete confidence. Picture your audience to be warm and receptive. Stage Fright