How to beat the fear of public speaking.

by Alyssa L. Miller

Think: how does fear impact you today? How does fear impact how you use English?

Watch!
Please watch this video. (http://youtu.be/K93fMnFKwfI )

Comprehension Questions.
1. People might think I am: a)! ! ! b) 2. Why is this reaction so hard to control? 3. What is the rst way to ght stage fright? 4. Can you name the famous person in the video who experienced stage fright? 5. What way to ght stage fright is under our control? 6. What are two benets of practice mentioned in the video? 7. How can you "trick your brian# into helping you relax? (Hint: it#s an Action.)

Application for your English skills.

Common fear of English learners: people will think my English is awful, and that Im an idiot. Get perspective: where is your fear coming from? Do you think it is just in your head? Or is there a physiological reaction. (An automatic instinctive unlearned reaction.) Take Action: The Role Of Practice. How are you making time in your life to practice? Do you have a presentation or conference call in English? How many hours have you practiced for it?