My First Presentation in English: What Went Wrong and What I Learned

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1. 01My First Presentation in English

   Hello, everyone. Two years ago, I gave my first presentation in English, in front of my whole class. Honestly, it didn't go well. Today, I'll tell you what went wrong, and what I learned from it.

2. 02My Preparation

   I prepared a lot, but in the wrong way. I wrote every single word of my speech and tried to memorize all of it.

3. 03What Went Wrong

   Halfway through, I forgot one sentence. Because I had memorized everything, I couldn't continue. My mind went blank, and the room was silent for what felt like a minute.

4. 04Lesson 1: Remember Ideas, Not Sentences

   The first lesson I learned is to remember ideas, not sentences. Now I write only key points on small cards. If I forget a word, I can say the idea in a different way.

5. 05Lesson 2: Practice Out Loud

   The second lesson is to practice out loud. Reading silently is not the same as speaking. Now I practice standing up, and I record myself to hear where I speak too fast.

6. 06Lesson 3: Have a Rescue Sentence

   The third lesson is to prepare a rescue sentence. If my mind goes blank, I calmly say, "Let me check my notes," and take a breath. It gives me a few seconds to recover.

7. 07Conclusion

   In conclusion, my first presentation was a disaster, but it taught me how to prepare. If you're nervous about your first one, remember: nobody starts perfect. Thank you.