Are you comfortable being the center of attention?
Did you know that many people are more afraid of public speaking than dying? Help your students talk about their fears of public speaking and presenting. This poll will help your students discuss what it feels like to be the center of attention and share tips with each other for calming presentation nerves. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate+ English learners.
Preview
1. Are you afraid of public speaking?
- Yes
- No
- I get nervous speaking in public, but I am not afraid.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- nervous
- support network
- audience
- judge
- center of attention
Agree or Disagree?
2. I prefer doing presentations in pairs or groups than alone.
- Agree. I prefer presenting as a group.
- Disagree. I prefer presenting alone.
3. I prefer doing presentations in front of people I don't know.
- Agree. I hope I don't know anyone in the room.
- Disagree. I hope I have a support network.
4. I always over-prepare for presentations.
- Agree. I spend too much time preparing.
- Disagree. I do my best presentations when I am well prepared.
Elaborate
5. What happens when you get nervous during a presentation?
- I forget what to say.
- I sweat.
- I speak too quickly.
- I don't look at the audience.
- My heart races.
- I don't get nervous.
6. Which public speaking fears do you have?
- I am afraid I will make mistakes.
- I am afraid people will judge me.
- I am afraid nobody will come to my presentation.
- I am afraid nobody will be interested in what I have to say.
- I am afraid I won't use my time properly.
- I am afraid of being the center of attention.
- I have none of these fears.
7. Which public speaking tips have you tried?
- Plan a simple, organized structure
- Practice, practice, practice
- Bring water
- Breathe deeply
- Smile
- Arrive early
- Visualize success
- I haven't tried any tips yet.