This is another English learning video from Effortless English video series. And this lesson is about English presentation adrenaline. It is a very important topic to help you to controll your emotions and your body when you speak English in front of the puplic. Watch below video and learn more about it.
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Adrenaline is the main reason why giving a presentation in English feels so hard. When you stand in front of an audience, your body reacts as if it is in danger: your heart beats faster, you breathe faster, your stomach feels strange and your mind can go blank. In this video, AJ Hoge explains why this happens and how you can learn to control it.
How to control adrenaline before a presentation
- Breathe slowly. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, breathe out for 6. Repeat for one minute before you start.
- Move your body. A short walk or stretching uses up some of the adrenaline.
- Practise out loud, many times. Say your presentation to a mirror, a friend or your phone camera. Practising standing up is closer to the real situation.
- Memorise your first minute. The start is the most stressful part – once you begin well, you relax.
- Use simple English. Short sentences and familiar words are easier to say under pressure.
- Think “excited”, not “nervous”. The feeling in your body is the same; calling it excitement helps you use the energy.
Useful presentation phrases
| Purpose | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Start | Today I’d like to talk about… |
| Plan | First, I’ll… Then, I’ll… Finally… |
| Move on | Let’s move on to… |
| Give an example | For example, … / Let me give you an example. |
| Lost your words | Let me put that another way. |
| Finish | To sum up… / Thank you. Are there any questions? |
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