Im making a school presentation and sometimes i shake and stutter what can i do to not do that????????
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Check out the web site for The Stuttering Foundation of America.  They have online videos and brochures for all ages.  Their books are also sent free to any public library.  Check your library and if they don't have them, tell them to contact the Foundation to get some.  Here are some tips from the foundation on using the telephone that can be adapted to speaking in public:\n\nPractice should help you to feel happier.\nTalk about what it is that you fear happening and what you can do about it. \nOpenly admit that you stutter. This may be very difficult if you have avoided talking about it all your life. Practice talking about your stuttering. Many people have said that talking about it has reduced their anxiety and fear. \nGive others the benefit of the doubt. If they know you stutter then they are prepared to expect some silences. \nFinally practice, practice, practice.
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don't stutter that might make her nervous act calm
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make it flashy and include the above information from others.  If you make it long just with noises and cool effects, it will get the extra Presentation grade.  it worked for me
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Its just a fear of being watched by all those people (the audience) I still dont like public speaking and find it hard to not get tongue tied. It could be you're just shy and u just have to keep trying to overcome it. Talk in front of people u dont know maybe on a smaller scale it might make u feel more confident about being on a stage.
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I stutter. I have stuttered my whole life and in school I went through hell because of it. All the Kids picked on me and harrased me. I did not have a days peace.\nMy parents always told me not to fight back and I didn't...until I was a junior in High school.  One day I got sick of getting picked on so i beat the crap outta the dude who was doing it. From that day on I was not picked on in school.\nMy advice is to bust some heads. If you sit back and do nothing the teasing will get worse. I say knock the crap outta some people who pick on you and it will stop. \nNow don't pick fights and don't just slug someone for a dumb comment. Only hit someone if they won't stop making fun and if they touch you.\nAs a Reverend I normally say don't fight. But in your case you need to bust a few heads.
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GUESS WHAT....I used to be like that. Until I got to high school & we had to make speaches in frount of the class, well thats was very scarey. But this was part of our assesment in some of our subjects. When that day came that we had to make the speaches I said I didnt want to do it but the teacher made me, when I was up there I was extreamly nervous & forgot what I was going to say. I know exactly how you feel. I suppose you just have to come out of your shell & be more confident.
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good luck, power point presentations are about the most broing thing ever.  try to make your speech more exciting so you're not just reading slides.  nothing is more boring then that and people feel like you wasted their time.
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Prepare your speech now, using an outline and practice practice practive. Use a mirror first and get used to seeing yourself in the mirror to critique yourself first. Then, find an audience---anyone, your dog, your family, your friend, even your plant for that matter. Maybe even set up a room similiar to the one you will be giving the speech using different items/people as your audience and practice eye contact ahead of time. The more you practice, the better prepared you will be. Just don't practice too much, or your presentation will appear just that and you want to look knowledgable, not rehearsed. \n\nGood luck.
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Nearly the most important thing to the content of your speech is that you speak slowly and as clearly as you possibly can.  Also, stand up nice & straight and don't fidget or sloch. Try to project your answer all the way to the back of the room.  Try to use words such as "like" or "um" as little as you possibly can.  Good luck - you'll do great!
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Here are some more thoughts ....\n\nMake sure you project your voice, and make your voice interesting and expressive. Speak clearly, and slower than you would if you were just chatting with friends. Don't move around while speaking - try to stand in one spot, which makes it easier for those listening. Don't fidget. Try to use some humor. Use an ice breaker for the beginning of your presentation. One good one is to get everyone to tell something they have done that they think no one else in the room has done. You find out lots of interesting stuff about the group. Start on time and finish on time. Get their attention - don't try to talk over a lot of noise. Find ways to involve them - try to plan some activity that will teach them something and that will fit well in your time frame. Dress in a manner that suits your topic.\n\nI hope this helps.
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I would try taking the most common words that you do stutter and practice saying them over and over again. The only way to help is to know why and how you are stuttering. Or take words that you think you might stutter with and practice saying those words over and over again. Practicing will help, you just have to understand which words need help and address those words so that you can make it easier for yourself to say those words.
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Its because you are having problems with pronouncing the word or you just say it too fast that it makes you stutter.\n\nMy brother has the same problem. The secret is practice. Practice pronouncing the words properly and do it slowly, dont rush it. Think about what you're about to say and deep opening you mouth to procounce each word clearly..\n\nYou'll be amazed at how easy it will soon be,and how its all a matter of thinking,opening your mouth wider to say them and doing so slowly. If you find it still hard, see you local mentors who will be willing to help you on this problem
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practice and know what you are going to say. The more confidentand comfortable you are, the easier it is to speak in public. \n\nremember almost everybody - even the smoothest of speakers has some anxiety when talking in public - it is only natural.
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If there is anyone that has ever had the kind of stage fright where you stop exhaling while you are talking and have a shaky voice, oh yeah, that's me.  \n\nI had the worst kind.  It started while I was reading a bible passage at the lecturn at my church when I was 17.  My voice was shaky, my face turned red and I just kept breathing in and not exhaling at all.  I thought I would pass out.  then in college I had to take speech class to graduate (I almost didn't take the class cause I didn't want to embarrass myself again).  Well, I took the class and ended up one of the best speakers in the class and got a 4.0.  Here is what I did:\n\n1)  when you are in front of everyone pause a few second and look at your audience and wait till you feel comfortable (if you have time for this).\n\n2)  BREATHE.  This is the ultimate best advice.  If you remember to breath in and out without stopping then your shaky voice will most likely only be recognized by you and not your audience.  Even when your body shakes.  The audience won't pick up on it.  Only you will.  Most people that have stage fright think that they see what you are feeling and noticing.  But, they really don't.\n\n3)  Remember that many of the most popular speakers in the world have had the worst stage fright.\n\n4)  Be confident and proud and that will help.\n\n5)  When you initially feel nervous and get the stage fright, just breathe, remember that they don't notice your physically nerves going, and especially remember that within the first 30 seconds to a minute the stagefright completely disappears.  You will actually feel it going away (I didn't believe it until it happened to me).  Just get through that initial fright and you will be fine.\n\nOne of the most proudest things in my life was getting over stage fright.  Well, I experience it every time I have to speak in front of people but just focus on those 3 things:  audience doesn't know your shaking, breathe, and know the stagefright will go away after 30 seconds or so.  I always focus on that and I do well.\n\nGOOD LUCK AND KNOW YOUR NOT ALONE.
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Hi! The most powerful weapon you have is your voice. Although you are afraid to speak up in class, I do encourage you to do so. I was the same way. I was even voted most shy in high school. However, through my service in the Air Force, they have you take "toastmasters" (or public speaking) courses. I fell in love with public speaking. I think the thing to remember is that many of your classmates will undoubtedly feel the same way you do about speaking. Go for it. But, if you choose not to, the best way to avoid being called on, is to sit up front, give the teacher great eye contact. Do not write notes, or keep your head down.  When he/she asks a question, do not avert your eyes, maintain direct eye contact, until he has called on someone (preferable not you). As an African American sister myself, let me tell you, I encourage you wholeheartedly to take a speaking course through your school. Good luck.
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I embarass easy too! I just make sure that whenever we are in a room together like at a party or even at school to be around them. Let yourself be seen, create attention to yourself by walking by with some friends and talking loudly and laughing and having a good time! Maybe you could write them a letter. I always write when I want to say something and I cant get the courage up to say it! That may be your best bet!
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Remember everyone is nervous presenting in front of the class  sometimes, even people who do it all the time.  Also remember that the people in front of you understand that you are nervous and most will feel sympathy for you because they know how they will feel when it is their turn.  And you will get better with practice if you choose to continue with courses or a job that requires you to give presentations.\n\nBe well prepared.  Practice in front of a mirror.  Tape yourself and watch the tape and make notes about things to correct.  Plan some activity to get the class involved which will take the pressure off you for a few minutes and give you a breather.  Before your presentation try some deep breathing exercises.  Arrive early to get ready.  Get a good night's sleep the night before.  Prepare a handout or two for the class.  Use an ice breaker to get people laughing, including you.  It is hard to be nervous when you are laughing.  Be light hearted about it all.  Don't take yourself too seriously - this too shall pass, and in the overall scheme of  things it won't seem like such a big deal.\n\nI've included a link to a bit of reading that might help.