Researchers estimate that as many as 75 percent of people have glossophobia—a fear of public speaking. If you share this condition, it may feel comforting to know you're not alone. Still, when you have to stand up in front of the class and say something interesting and intelligent, you are in fact alone up there, and that can cause you some anxiety. In this lesson, you'll learn how to prepare for a speech in ways that can help you conquer any lingering glossophobia.
By the end of this lesson, you should be ready to deliver an oral presentation—essentially a speech, but one that presents information in a well-organized, clear, and concise way. What does an oral presentation sound like? Listen to this student's speech about the many surprising uses of the humble mushroom.
