Speak with Confidence
Everyone gets nervous before speaking. The secret is not to eliminate nerves, but to manage them and use that energy!
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Mindset Shift
Buying Time
Never start by saying "I'm sorry, my English is bad."
Confident Delivery movie
Watch how Teacher Sopheak channels nervous energy into enthusiastic speaking. Notice her posture and how she uses pauses to stay calm!
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Recent Questions
Hi Sokchea! This is very common. If your hands shake, try holding a thicker folder or a clipboard instead of a single piece of paper—it hides the shaking! Also, placing your notes on a table or podium helps. folder
What if my mind goes completely blank and I forget everything?
Take a 3-second pause. Breathe. Look down at your notes or a slide. You can also use a "buying time" phrase like, "Let me explain that differently..." while you find your place. The audience won't even know you forgot! timer
When I am nervous, I speak too fast. How can I slow down?
Write reminders on your notes! I like to write "PAUSE" or "BREATHE" in big red letters next to my paragraphs. It reminds me to slow down. speed
Teacher, my hands shake when I hold my notes. What should I do?