Amanda CLevo - 1

 For my first presentation in this class , I had mixed feelings . Before presenting , I was pretty nervous because speaking in front of the class is something that I am still trying to get  more comfortable with . I was mostly worried about forgetting how to talk because English is my second language or getting stuck while speaking . I also get nervous when I know that everyone is looking at me , so I tried to focus on what I had practiced .

Once I started the presentation I felt better because I could use notes and read . I think one thing I did well was organizing my slides and keeping the information simple . I tried not to put too much information on the slides because I think it is easier for the audience to pay attention when there are not a lot of words . However I think I could have been more confident while speaking . Sometimes I notices that I was speaking a little too fast because I was nervous .

About my classmates , everyone there had a different way of presenting . Some of them seemed very comfortable in front of the class .They made good eye contact , spoke clearly and did not seem too worried about making mistakes. I also liked when they used their body language and facial expressions, it made the presentation feel more natural and interesting . One thing I would like to imitate form some of my classmates is their confidence .

For my next presentation, I will practice out loud more . I usually practice what I am going to say in my head , but I think practicing by actually speaking would help me more, and also slow down when I speak . I know that speaking slower can make me sound more confident and make it easier for people to understand me .

Overall , I think this presentation was a good learning experience for me . Even though I was nervous , I was able to get through it , and learned more about what I need to improve. I know I am not going to become completely comfortable with public speaking after one presentation , but I think that with more practice , I can get better and feel more confident next time .


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