I totally understand you, because it happens to me too – it’s called “stage fright.” My mom taught me a trick that helped: speak as if nobody is around, as if I’m alone in the room. I try to focus on something like the top of the teacher’s desk or her folder, instead of looking straight at the teacher or the kids in class. That way I can imagine nobody else is there, and it helps me speak with more confidence. It’s still hard for me, and sometimes during class activities I ask the teacher not to make me speak in front of everyone, and she doesn’t force me. You can try asking too. I hope I helped.
— A reader
Hi! Here’s a tip that can help you dare to speak: write down what you need to say on a piece of paper ahead of time. That way you won’t be stressed about remembering everything, and it will help you calm down and speak.
— A reader
Sometimes you get nervous because the teacher, the kids or someone in your family might ask you questions while you’re talking. You can prepare a list of answers to questions they might ask, and if they ask something you didn’t prepare for, you can say you’d like to think about it and answer later.
— A reader
You can practice talking at home in front of your family, or in front of a mirror, imagining you’re facing lots of people. That way you’ll get used to speaking confidently, and when you’re in front of a big crowd it will be easier. Good luck!
— A reader
You can push yourself to speak. That’s what I did, and I found out it’s not so terrible – nobody ate me, even when I spoke quietly. 🙂
— A reader
