Speaking Strategies for Use In Advanced Presentations 1) Before you speak… Lower your anxiety Deep breathing Positive self-talk Visualize yourself succeeding Relaxation techniques Feel prepared Prepare and plan Identify the goal and purpose of the task: what is it you are to or demonstrate in this exercise? Ask for clarification of the task if you are unsure of its goal, purpose, or how you are to do it. Activate background knowledge; what do you already know about this situation/task? Predict what is going to happen: Predict the vocabulary you will need. Think of how you might circumlocate for vocabulary you do not know. Think of synonyms, antonyms, explanations, or nonverbal communication that can substitute. Translate words to English any words you predict you will need but do not know already. Predict structures (grammar) you will need. Transfer sounds and structures from previously learned material to new situations Predict the difficulties you might encounter. Plan your responses and contributions Organize your thoughts. Prepare your outline. Rehearse (practice silently, act out in front of a mirror, record yourself and listen, etc.). Encourage yourself to speak out, even though you might make some mistakes. 2) While you are speaking… Feel in control Take your emotional temperature (if you are tense, relax, funnel your energy to your brain, not your body,
Speaking Strategies for Use In Advanced Presentations 1) Before you speak… Lower your anxiety Deep breathing Positive self-talk Visualize yourself succeeding Relaxation techniques Feel prepared Prepare and plan Identify the goal and purpose of the task: what is it you are to or demonstrate in this exercise? Ask for clarification of the task if you are unsure of its goal, purpose, or how you are to do it. Activate background knowledge; what do you already know about this situation/task? Predict what is going to happen: Predict the vocabulary you will need. Think of how you might circumlocate for vocabulary you do not know. Think of synonyms, antonyms, explanations, or nonverbal communication that can substitute. Translate words to English any words you predict you will need but do not know already. Predict structures (grammar) you will need. Transfer sounds and structures from previously learned material to new situations Predict the difficulties you might encounter. Plan your responses and contributions Organize your thoughts. Prepare your outline. Rehearse (practice silently, act out in front of a mirror, record yourself and listen, etc.). Encourage yourself to speak out, even though you might make some mistakes. 2) While you are speaking… Feel in control Take your emotional temperature (if you are tense, relax, funnel your energy to your brain, not your body,
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