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!

I can really hear you want to work on communicating with ease in front of your class. Speaking in front of class may not come naturally for some due to many factors. Are you feeling socially anxious when you are given an opportunity to talk in front of class? Have you ever been made fun of before when you did communicate in class? Could it be you are worried about giving the wrong answer in class? Are there certain contexts in which you feel comfortable talking compared to others? Are you scared of what your classmates would think of you? Are you exposing yourself enough to social situations? Sometimes because we are not exposed enough to familiar environment's or people we tend to feel more anxious about communicating. You can also ask yourself what sensations you are experiencing and what emotions and thoughts you are experiencing when asked to do social things in class (e.g. presentations, answering out in class). Lack of preparation or finding certain topics challenging can make oneself reluctant to communicate in class. A lot of doubts can go through your mind when it comes to social situations. Am I prepared enough for talking in front of my class? Did I learn or study enough for a test? Did I write my homework correctly and with enough care? Do I understand what I have to do and how should arrange and organize my speech? Sometimes it can be that foreign language is the culprit making you experience hardship or insecurity to talk in front of your class. Do you want to get support from an English speaking tutor to work on your confidence? There are many language apps such as Duo lingo to work on fluency in different languages. If requiring further support please communicate with one of our listeners or therapists on our site who have personal experience and specialized experience on self-esteem and anxiety. There are also Self-help exercises as well as Mindfulness exercises available. Keep trying your hardest!

I have always had problems with social anxiety, in school when I had to present something in front of the class I would start shaking, and not be able to speak. I could feel myself wanting to cry. I would take 0s for marks because I could not get myself to speak in front of so many people. Seeking for help with a therapist could be a great idea, they can offer help. Getting a job working with the public, forcing myself out of my comfort zone and College has helped me get over my fear of speaking in public. Hope you find the help you deserve!

Hello! I think you might be feeling anxious. I have personally dealt with this before and i must say talking with other people about it has helped me, have you tried connecting with a listener or a close friend to express how you've been feeling? Remember that what you're feeling is completely normal! What I've also found being helpful was directing your speech towards a specific person, for example if you are presenting your project you could direct your presentation towards a close friend that makes you feel comforted or your teacher! Please understand that you dont have to deal with this alone, many people including the 7 Cups community are here for you to support you!

I understand what you mean, I've been there too. Why do you feel that you can't? Are there any specific thoughts going through your head while talking in front of your class? How do those thoughts make you feel? What emotions and feelings do you feel while talking in front of your class? Do you know where those emotions are coming from? Do you want to try to change and talk easier in front of your class? How do you think you can help try to change that? What are some ideas you have to help to change that?

It could be because of various reasons, Let me list out a few, you maybe be new to the class, you may feel shy to stand up and talk, social anxiety, We all think about what if I said that wrong, what if everyone laughed at me. We all think that at least once in our lifetime at a certain point. SO basically we doubt ourselves and don't feel much comfortable talking in front of everyone. You just have to take a few breaths, and tell yourself you can do it, and there are other tips to make yourself look confident and talk about anything.

It's very common to feel that way. The reason why you can't talk in front of your class is that you're afraid of being judged. Also, you might have previous negative experiences with this. However, it can improve if you start doing it more often. At first, it will be difficult. But, the more you do, the more it will get better. Just keep that in mind that no one's judging you or going to spend their entire day thinking how you pronounced that word or what mistake you did. Even if they do, at the end you're the one going home with a self developing progress not them.

I was the exact same way. For me though, it was based on being very shy. I was worried about saying the wrong thing and embarrassing myself. Instead of me focusing on what I had to say, I was so worried on the reaction I would get. Knowing of all the eyes looking at me would make me so scared. If I said the wrong thing, I thought everyone would think I wasn't smart. It can be difficult if it's based on being shy because it can take time to gain more confidence in speaking in front of others. But at the end of the day, that moment will have passed and tomorrow is a new day. I can understand how hard it is to feel more comfortable but with time, I believe it will all get better.

Many people have problems talking in front of a large amount of people, you are definitely not alone with this! I do not think there is a general answer to your question there can be many reasons why you feel like you cant talk easily in front of your class. Maybe you feel anxious or nervous or are afraid to be judged? The important point is that you can definitely work though that. There are many ways to change that for example to recognize the reason for it and work on that ( you can try the progress path for that)

Talking in front of a large group of people can be stressful and intimidating. I see you face social anxiety and that is okay. Sometimes taking a deep breath and practicing what you want to say in front of the class can always help. Reciting lines to a friend or family member can help too. Try building your confidence when it comes to public speaking by talking to a smaller group of people and levelling up from there. Always remember to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone. I hope this helps!

you may be experiencing social anxiety. it is very common. especially in younger generations. you can try to work on things like speaking in a mirror or in front of your pets at home. it stems from confidence from within, and it can only get better from here IF you work on it. humans arent perfect, they have to work on themselves constantly to greatly improve their areas of weakness. if that wasnt the case, then everybody here will have everything they ask for and be if they were born perfect. theres just no such thing. life is a mystery

You might feel anxious while presenting yourself in front of many people. It might be the lack of confidence or the fear of embarrassing yourself getting in the way of talking easily and confidently. It's alright, everyone feels this way, this is a very natural thing, I have also been in your shoes before Just take a deep breath and keep calm. Everything is going to be fine. I believe in you. You are more capable than you think you are. Things will turn out just fine. Don't be afraid to show your real colors and open up to people.

It’s very normal !! i can relate, when I was in school I used to be very shy and it’s very common ! i guess you can start by believing more in yourself and your words. Since you and what you believe in are important ofcourse , to every person in the class !! Also , your teacher might get very proud of you if you talked ! Think of your favorite title to give a speech and I’m always here to hear it, but you can assume you’re on a stage and start reciting what you wrote ! I guess this might help. Never forget that you’re worthy !

This could be anxiety or social anxiety. It can be really scary getting up in front of people you aren’t close with and talking about something. Remember if you need to do this for things such as school speeches - take a few deep breaths. Try deep breathing as it will calm you down way more. Your hands may get sweaty, throat can be dry or start to close up and your heart could be racing. For me, I get really sweaty and have trouble talking and breathing. If deep breathing doesn’t help it, you could talk privately to a school counsellor or your teacher and ask if you can miss out.

I really believe that almost every person has difficulty speaking in front of an audience. It is definitely even worse when you are called upon to talk in front of your peers. I know from experience that the first time you have to actually give a talk in front of your class, you almost immediately forget the speech or the steps of the demonstration you were going to give to the class. The reasons are really very clear to understand. First you don't want to look stupid in front of your peers, you also don't want them to laugh at you, so of course the first thing you usually end up doing is exactly that, you forget the words, the class laughs, this raises your anxiety and your brain becomes totally unfocused. It just keeps building one reaction on top of another. The great thing is, that it really is true, with practice and certain techniques you can pull off the "class talk". The way to do this is to practice, yes, really, practice in front of your mirror, memorize, memorize, memorize so your brain keeps taking you where it needs to even if you are afraid that you are going to be laughed at, or even if you do forget the next step or sentence, because all that practice just takes you over the mistake and automatically moves you to the next line or step. Again, and yes it is a cliche' too, it helps to remember that everyone gets anxious, but these are your classmates, literally pick one person in the class to make eye contact with and keep that eye contact, forget about what the rest of the class may be doing. Another important thing to remember is to BREATHE!, if you forget the next line, just take a moment, breathe, reset, take your time, it will come back to you. Finally, HUMOR, humor is a great way to cover up a mistake or a line you forgot, instead of apologizing or acting anxious if you forget a line, just be a clown, say something funny about the fact that you forgot. These techniques really do work. The most important ones though are the practice, practice practice and memorize, memorize memorize. It may never be a fun experience for you, but the more times you have to do it, the stronger your confidence gets.

Perhaps its because you are nervous about something. The question is, what? As an example, I experience the same thing and I realised its because I get nervous and anxious that I'll forget what I was supposed to say. So, my solution? Practice until I am more confident I will remember what I'm going to say. Give myself more time to practice. TLDR: The take away is to find what is causing you to be nervous or anxious when you go up there and find a solution to hinder it. Explore your feelings and thoughts about why you don't like taking in front of your peers. -hope this helps (:

Sometimes it could be the fear of getting the answers wrong and because of that, your classmates might think you are dumb and laugh at you. Your teacher might also scold or accuse you of not paying attention in class when you did. It could also be insecurities that you may have like how you look and whether you look embarrassing. Sometimes you get worried about what others will think of you and hence you find it hard to voice your opinions because of the fear that they may not be that great. It could also be the fear of public speaking and you feel uncomfortable because all the attention is on you and you are not used to that feeling. In your mind, you may be constantly running all the worse case scenarios and hence you become afraid of what might happen.

I have anxiety, and talking in front of a crowd would only fuel that anxiety. I also don't want to be embarrassed in case my answer is wrong, so I choose to not talk at all. I really want to be correct but I also don't want to risk ever being wrong, so I can't throw away my pride and just talk willy-nilly. I am also afraid of being called out or perhaps being recognized by others after class. I have tried to calm my anxiety and pride down and it worked a little bit, but I am still anxious to talk in front of a class.

Believe it or not, many people share the same question with you! It's certainly not easy to talk in front of others after have been silent for quite a few time. This is not something that should worry much about, as long as you are willing to do small steps to overcome this problem. You can practice talking in front of 3-4 people who you trust and build it up from there. Do not push yourself, though. Try to observe what others do when they speak in public and see if you can adopt any of their techniques. If you are to present something, you can practice it beforehand on your own; if you just want to share your opinion or answer to a question, remember that it is your right to do so! It is very likely that others will admire you for having the courage to speak!

There is a lot of anxiety associated with talking in front of other people, especially classmates. It is completely normal to feel this way, so do not be too hard on yourself. Taking deep breaths really helps to bring people into a calmer state of mind when they are experiencing something that makes them anxious. Remember that you are your biggest critic, and no one is truly focusing too much on you! If this is a presentation or a time that everyone is required to talk in front of the class, everyone will be more focused and nervous about when it is their turn to speak.

Probably it is because you feel too self-conscious, or even afraid of public speaking, which by the way, it seems to be the biggest fear of most humans, even bigger than death! Breathing techniques help a lot. When speaking in front of your class try to be as conscious as you can of your breath-slow breaths in and slow breaths out. I used to forget to breath when I had to speak in public! It was terrifying to me. But, the good news is that you can train yourself to learn the skills and gain confidence as you start performing with more ease. Practice, practice, practice! If you need to present a topic to your class, chances are that you'll have the opportunity to prepare for it; rehearse at home in front of a mirror, a family member, your pet! The idea is to go for it and do it, regardless of the fear. Public speaking is a skill, so it can be learned and mastered. The more you practice, the easier it becomes and the more comfortable you will feel. Another tip is to make eye contact with the audience, without making eye-contact:) You choose 3 people in the crowd, or group, one sitting on your right, the other in the center, and the last person on the left. Look at their 'noses or their ears, not at their eyes! You will feel more comfortable and nobody would notice that you are looking at the 3 same people and not into their eyes! With time, your knees will stop shaking, your hands getting wet, your voice quivering and your heart will feel warm and confident. fear of public speaking is something that pretty much ALL people have felt at some point of their lives, so you are not alone and you are not the worst public speaker either. So, what do you have to lose? Next time you'll have the chance to speak in front of your class, think that even the best professional speakers in the world have been in your shoes at some point, and they are now all making lots of money and having lots of FUN!