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