Why can't I talk easily in front of my class?
findyoursmug
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Nov 23, 2018
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Speaking in front of others for some is vastly difficult, there are definitely ways to improve this. You can take public speaking lessons or even practice with some friends to help give you the confidence to speak in front of the class. This is quiet a regular thing among many people, but it is not permanent, and when you overcome this trial, you will build many more opportunities as you will confidently speak and address people as required throughout life. With everyone looking at you , it is natural for someone to become very nervous, so just remember that you aren't alone.
Anonymous
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Dec 25, 2018
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Me too. I can't talk easily in front of my colleagues in a meeting. And they always put me in the last to speak which makes me even more anxious. Then I decided to accept it and to speak any way no matter how weak I might sound. I have had plenty of trainings. I will keep train myself. But it could be just a leap of faith to trust myself to be able to do it. You can do it. Just think of it as saying something to your closest friend and sharing an interesting idea. If it doesn't go as expected, it is ok.
Mahnur
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Dec 26, 2018
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You probably be nervous or shy, or afraid that you might be wrong to the question your teacher asking or the question your asking is too foolish. Or other factors etc etc. The main reason is kids who can't communicate in front of their class have a curtain between them and the other and they think that curtain will protect them and they are not going to make a fool out of them. They so wanna remove that curtain but they are afraid of what others might think of them so they think it's better to be inside the curtain.
Anonymous
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Jan 23, 2019
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I can't talk in front of people in class either. This is normal. Depending on your audience the stress can be bigger or can ease up a little. What I do is scan the room, look at the top of their heads and that's what helps me. Sometimes I just find my closet friend in the class and look at them. If the teacher is okay with it don't do anything. Most of all just get started and show personality. That's the best thing that can help somebody with this issue. Just do your best to get over with it and remember whatever your talking about make sure you enjoy the topic.
Anonymous
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Feb 10, 2019
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Social anxiety while performing public speeches or simply raising your hand in class is normal. It stems from an evolutionary background where social situations could mean life or death. In the case of a classroom, if you do not feel safe and comfortable with your peers then speaking infront of them will be difficult. In this case the solution is practicing, it may take a couple of times before you are able to talk in-front of an audience comfortably. Many people struggle with this, it is simply the way the brain is wired in such social situations.
Yourdoingood1234
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Feb 10, 2019
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Personally, I struggled with it because of a fear of humiliation I was afraid that I would mess up and that people would ridicule me it took me a very long time to realize that people don't think about us as much as we think they do and that as long as I did my best that was enough for me. Sometimes the best thing for me to do is just pick a spot on the wall and talk to it so I don't have to look at anyone and I can just get it out. try to remember that you have a unique perspective that no one else has and so your contribution to the conversation is important.
Mary0000
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Feb 14, 2019
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Talking in front of groups in general can be hard for people, but it's nothing to be ashamed of. A lot of people have a fear of public speaking. Some easier ways to combat this fear is to do some deep breathing exercises to relieve stress before presenting, or, instead of making eye contact with someone, stare at the back wall, just above the heads of the people when you look up from your paper. This will give the illusion that you are looking at the crowd, but not make you feel nervous. Another thing I do personally is that if you have the opportunity, don't be the first or last to share. Those are the people who are remembered the most, and this fact alone gives you a sense of reassurance.
Nimeihaoruchu
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Mar 17, 2019
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To answer your question, anxiety would definitely be part of why you wouldn’t be able to talk easily in front of your class. This is usually due to a fear of public speaking, social anxiety, being in a unfamiliar place/ situation or many other reasons. Talking to others and in front of class isn’t always easy, and how you feel is nothing out of the ordinary, and there are several things that you can do to help subside some of those feelings and hopefully you are able to speak in front of class with minimal efforts put in to it and no fears or anxious feelings.
kindRose56
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Mar 21, 2019
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Talking in front of a large number of people can bring up many different feelings for many different reasons. Some individuals are introverted and being with many people can be draining, and projecting your voice can be uncomfortable. Other people need more time to form their thoughts and think of the words to use to express them, and find it helpful to take little pauses while talking to collect their thoughts. That could mean you brain thinks a little slower then the average person, or that it thinks faster and you need time to process that. Social anxiety is another thing that can lead to having a hard time speaking in class. This typically presents with sweaty hands, feeling nervous, stuttering, and so on. All kinds of things can lead to having a difficult time talking in front of a class. If you can identify what you are experiencing in that moment, then you can begin to strengthen your skills to better manage this. If this is a serious concern of yours, then you may want to consider talking to a professional for some extra guidance.
GentleLlama
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Mar 30, 2019
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Talking in front of any sort of group of people can be very nerve racking! Sometimes its even a little scary to have all these eyes on you! A lot of people struggle with the same problem. It could be a new feeling to have to get up in front of a class and speak. And this feeling could be very uncomfortable. Sometimes it helps to pracitce speaking in front of people. As they always say practice makes perfect. Once speaking in front of a crowd becomes more familiar it won't be as uncomfortable or scary! Good luck out there! Remember you're not alone!
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