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i think that the best training is participating in live actions rather than sitting in a classroom and studing.

I really got nervous too when I am speaking in front of people, but if you know the topic or the subject to be discuss then, you will feel confident while speaking to them. Why not try talking in front of the mirror or in front of your friends and relatives first as an exercise for you in this way they can give feedback on what you can improve while talking in front of the crowd. I believe that constant practice makes it perfect.

You can find speaking tips online, but there is no substitute for practice in front of people.

I recommend Toastmasters International as a great group for training, experience and constructive feedback in a friendly, supportive environment. There are clubs almost everywhere - you can check out the Toastmasters International organization website to find the nearest club to you.

There is a cost to be a member, but it is typically cheaper than most public speaking training programs. Each club has its own personality. Many are very friendly, supportive and inviting.

You will also find many public speaking tips and resources at the Toastmasters site.

GT

GT is right...there is no real substitution for doing it...even a community college debate class will help, if the toastmasters aren't available...

But - knowing your subject, and being passionate about it helps...everyone who has ever been good at getting their marketing point across has been passionate about it...dull, drab, or boring, just won't work.

Remember the "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin ? - here he was, talking about conservation of an animal that was feared by most, capturing them bare-handed, and many people probably initially thought he was crazy...yet his passion and enthusiasm for what he did could not help but rub off on you...you could SEE IT in his face and posture...and it really drew people in. I miss that guy...he was fun to have around.

GT has a good suggestion with Toastmasters. A few Dale Carnegie books along with that kind of practice can go a long way, too.

Perspective helps, too. If you have information that people want - they aren't worried about you, the presenter - they want to hear what you have to say. If you are being clear and covering the information they want to know well, there's a lot you as an individual can get away with without them giving much of a rat about it. If people are judging you yourself while you are talking - you need to look at where your information is failing to deliver for you.

Yeah, Toastmasters, and some similar things are literally MADE for this! They actually run competitions, that are really more against YOURSELF than anyone else, giving speeches and the like. They actually have people track the time, and thing like um and ah, etc... and make comments. NOBODY is perfect, and they may catch things others merely sense, because they have people tht track them. I haven't gone through it, but I have been to a few meetings, and have thought about it.

Steve

Toastmasters?

What!!!

You think learning how to make good toast is going to give him confidence to speak in front of a group? You think he can't make toast now?

What next, Hot Chocolate Masters? Wait, how about Pudding Masters? No no, I got it . . . Beer Masters. Drink enough and you won't care.

BTW if you want to find a toastmasters near you:

Find a Club Results - Toastmasters International

BTW I don't know how good it would be for English, but they have 242 clubs in india. Only 61 are open to everyone though. Where I live now, there are 13 within about 10 miles, and 3 are within 3 miles. Who knew?

Steve

Well, first off you should start by asking this question by communicating. Computer doesn't help with it much.

Communication skills is one of my weaknesses and sometimes I do nervous speaking in the front of many people, but I'm still thankful for those people who help me how to solve it, they suggest to read a books and put it on a practice that I may apply it when talking to other people.

The MAIN goal of toastmasters is to be more comfortable, and stop using fillers. The secondary one is to make the speaches more interesting, etc... Frankly, if I had more of a need, and more time, I probably would have joined. after this, considering my current situation, I am seriously considering it.

Steve

Experience is the best teacher. Be more sociable and try to converse more with different people and on different topics. You'll get better as time passes by.

If you've never read it...you also might want to have a look at the book

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie...

It's been around a long time...but sometimes the old ways are the best ways...and it still works -

Everybody's heard of it, and there are lots of free ebooks online.

It's always a good idea to watch videos of people giving speeches, don't be surprised they were also nervous, and speaking in public is one of those skills where experience counts

It certainly has to be psychosomatic and conditional...It is curious how one with a stutter can sing, say lines, or speak to animals, and have no problem...it shows it can be overcome with practice.

James Earl Jones had an difficult impediment as a child...look at him now...
Can you imagine Darth Vader with a stutter? :rolleyes:

One of the smartest guy's I've ever met, was a stutterer.

Met him in bootcamp, went into the Nuke program, they only took the top one or two percent...

Don't think it cause's any problems in thinking.

Socially, unfortunately, it caused a few problems in short sighted people.

It certainly is not a question of intelligence...I was just referring to the curiosity that speech pathologists have seen that, when talking to a dog, for instance, a stutterer does not stutter - hence, the problem is not a physical one. It is psychosomatic, and many people have conquered the problem with training. Some people even grow out of it...maybe it has to do with synapsis and how speech is formed and adapted in a young mind.

When I speak with someone who has a difficulty like this, I try to put myself in their shoes and imagine how frustrating it must be, and treat them with patience and respect...and that is always appreciated -

But, on the other hand...admit it - that stuttering lawyer scene in "My Cousin Vinny" was pretty funny...
(the situation of being on trial for murder, and then the Court-appointed attorney is...:rolleyes

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Be careful though, it could do more harm than good and may make you worse before it makes you better. In fact, some people leave in "the dip", which is the absolute worst thing you can do.

But generally it's re-defined sales tactics. The difference is there is a lot of coaching and forums support, whereas with generic sales there is not.

Communication play a very important role in the life of a person. It is necessary for a person to have a better, clear and the correct communication, but for that it is necessary for a person to follow some of the better communication skill. Some of the skills are Stay Focused, Listen Carefully, Respond to Criticism with Empathy,Own What's Yours, Look for Compromise, Take a Time-Out, Don't Give Up and many more.

You can build your communication skills by more connection with people who are surrounded with you. First of all improve your vocabulary words with reading newspapers and magazines more. Learn how to speak decently with others.

reading newspaper and magazine will help you lot.

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You can improving your communication skills by increasing your knowledge of vocabulary and grammer. Be more interactive with others, read newspapers and magazines.

You can improve your communication skills by reading newspapers and magazines. It is beneficial for your speech and grammer.

You could take drugs for social anxiety. Some performers take small doses of beta blockers to overcome the jitters.

I'm surprised no one mentioned the old trick of picturing your audience in their underwear.