Do you get nervous if you have to deliver a speech or talk?
Introduction
Conversation Summary
Delivering a speech or talk can be a terrifying experience for many people, whereas others seem to do it with ease. The reason why some people get nervous before delivering a speech and others don’t, are not really known for certain, it can depend on the person or the situation, but it is safe to say that the majority of people have suffered from a fear of giving a speech or talk at some point in their life.
Vocabulary
Anxiety (Noun) = the feeling of being very worried.
Example: “I have been suffering from anxiety for nearly ten years”.
Anxious (Adjective) = to be worried and nervous.
Example: “I usually get very anxious before performing”.
Can’t stand (somebody/something) (Phrase) = to dislike or hate somebody or something.
Example: “I can't stand the smell of cigarettes”.
Deliver a speech/talk (Phrase) = to speak formally to a group of people.
Example: “I have to deliver a talk to my work colleagues tomorrow about productivity”.
Fear (Noun) = a strong, unpleasant feeling that you get when you think that something bad, dangerous, or frightening might happen.
Example: “I have a fear of balloons”.
Nervous (Adjective) = to be worried.
Example: “I am feeling nervous about the exam tomorrow”.
The Question
Do you get nervous if you have to deliver a speech or talk?
Additional Questions
- Have you ever had to deliver a speech or talk? How did you feel?
- Why do you think some people get nervous and others don't?
- What do you think people can do to help themselves overcome their anxiety about delivering a speech or talk?
- How often do you have to give a speech or talk?
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