Why can't I talk easily in front of my class?

You might have some anxiety. I know when I was in school, I used to feel embarrassed and scared to talk in front of my class. It made me feel like everybody was staring at me. It might be making you self-conscious and slightly afraid to have to talk in front of so many people. It could be making you have some social anxiety. You could also just not be a very good talker. I know some people just aren't very good public speakers. It is completely alright if either of these reasons is the reason you can't talk easily in front of your class.

Good evening. I’m sorry you are having trouble talking in front of class. Deep, slow breathing helps me. Have you tried that? I also have to remind myself that this too shall pass. Stay calm and remind yourself to breathe. Inhale, exhale. In the nose, out the mouth. Also, practicing at home is a huge help. Once you get comfortable with that, maybe try it with a close friend or family member, someone you feel comfortable with. Possibly make flash cards, practice deep breathing before practicing with family or friends. I really hope this helped. And if you need more advice I’m right here!

For some of us, public speaking can be a really hard task. Speaking up can be a hard task by itself, without even thinking of being in the middle of attention within a whole group. Thoughts can work up against us at times, and we always fear of saying something wrong, or being judged based on what we believe in or say, or just the view of them all looking at us can be extremely overwhelming. I totally get this feeling, as I have been suffering from social anxiety and it has been a constant nightmare. However, then I started to understand that I’m in education - meaning that whatever i am saying is important. I’m not in education to know everything and even IF I’d say something wrong, I’d be there to learn, and we are still learning and growing from our own mistakes.

Its natural to feel uncomfortable, apprehensive or anxious when you have to speak in front of a crowd even if they are people you know or meet everyday. More so if you have the added reason of either wanting/craving to create a great impression or wanting to get good grades. Well, you could try some simple tricks to reduce the build up of emotions. Example: 1. Have a good night sleep. 2. Have a sweet warm drink 3. Breathe in slowly and deeply a few times 4. Visualize how you feel when the talk is over. 5. Look at your friends when you talk as this makes you feel more comfortable. Maybe you could ask them to sit in different parts of the class as this will create sort of friendly faces all over the class. Lastly , have faith in yourself . You are an amazing person.

How do you feel when you are in front of your class? There are people who are not comfortable talking in front of other people because of their personality preferences. In general, people are categorized as introverts and extroverts. Introverts are those who prefer talking with a few persons while the extroverts feel good and find energy while talking to a crowd. What is your preference? There are people also who are afraid of committing mistakes especially in public and they do not want to feel embarrassed. Thus, talking in front of other people makes them uncomfortable. What was in your mind when you are about to talk in front of other people?

Many people experience the fear of public speaking, or the fear of speaking in front of other people or groups of people. When people have this type of fear, it is uncomfortable for them to address multiple people at a time or to address people when the attention of multiple people is on them. They may feel shaky, awkward, tense, or prone to stuttering or stumbling over their words. It is important to remember that whether or not other people exhibit this in their outward appearance, many people feel this type of uneasiness or difficulty internally, and your experience is highly relatable.

Speaking in front of a lot of people is tough! Sometimes we have this expectation of wanting to say the "right" thing, but many times the "right" thing does not exist. Even if we mess up in our response, it is okay to make mistakes. You never know if what you say will help someone in any way, shape, or form. Also, imposter syndrome! This idea that we are not smart enough or what we have to say is not valuable enough so we shy away from saying anything. But no matter what, you have the right of participating in class, of asking questions, and of sharing your thoughts.

I used to feel the same because I was worried I wasn't as smart as the boys that are in my science classes, but when I realized that I'm just as smart as them I felt a lot better! I think especially in STEM it can be hard to be a girl in a room of boys, but you earned your way there too! I think it can also help to remember that not every person who seems confident is necessarily doing better than you. Sometimes nobody knows what they're doing either. People who seem so confident on the outside could feel just as nervous as you do.

In general, most people have trouble speaking in front of a class. While they may appear confident on the outside, it's likely that they are actually just as nervous as you are. That being said, those who do feel comfortable with public speaking tend to be extroverts and/or have a lot of exposure to speaking to crowds. If you'd like to better your public speaking skills, try practicing beforehand, talk about what you know and are confident talking about, concentrate on your message, visualize confidence, or even find a friendly face in the class to focus on; look for a friend in the crowd and pretend you are talking only to them.

Often this is due to anxiety or social anxiety. I, personally, have experienced this frequently, even with online learning! Sometimes it's a fear of doing something embarassing or being mocked or sometimes it's because you're not confident enough in what you're saying which can often make you worried of getting something wrong publically. I think this is generally something experienced by the majority of people. I am an A-Level psychology student and as part of that I have studied social psychology. Within that, it suggests that we are anxious to talk in front of our class or express our personal opinions because we feel more comfortable to blend into a crowd, and the anonymity makes us feel safe. Sometimes finding a little bit of confidence and feeling secure in your feelings and answers can make talking in front of your class that little bit easier. Hope that was helpful!