IMPROVING PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR YOUNG AND SHY STUDENTS
Keywords:
Public speaking, shy students, confidence, communication, speaking activities.Abstract
This study examines effective ways to improve public speaking skills among young and shy students. Many students experience nervousness, fear, and low confidence when speaking in front of an audience. The research focuses on how supportive classroom activities, speaking exercises, and interactive games help students become more confident speakers. Different activities such as storytelling, presentations, discussions, and group tasks were used during the study. Data were collected through observation and evaluation of students’ speaking performance. The results show that regular practice and engaging activities help students speak more clearly, confidently, and actively during lessons. Students also became more comfortable expressing their ideas in front of others. The study concludes that encouraging classroom environments and interactive speaking activities are effective methods for helping shy students overcome fear and develop stronger public speaking abilities.
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