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I don't have any confidence in my English speaking. Can you give me any suggestions?

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It's okay if you are not confident about your English. Write the whole thing that you are going to present and refer it to your friends who are good at English and ask them to correct the mistakes. After doing this, practice the whole presentation for several times until you get confident. Just make sure that you are not reading the whole thing as it is set forth in the paper. Use your own words in between the presentation to ensure the clarity of your presentation. Finally, the only way to get confidence in English speaking is to practice a lot. If you are scared about something, then try to do it again and again, so as to reduce your fear. And don't forget that it's okay to be a litter nervous, it helps you to do it properly.

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How do I reduce stage fear?

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Practice in front of the mirror. Present your paper in front of your friends and colleagues.

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How do I prevent myself from getting nervous about the judges' questions?

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First, be yourself and be confident that you know the answers. Then, listen carefully to the question. Then say, "That's a very good question". After that, answer in good and polite way.

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The content of my topic is short, but i have to present it for 2 hours. What should I do?

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Talk about the reverse side of your topic. For example, if you are presenting a paper in favor of the death penalty, talk about those against it. Try to cover all the research and different angles that you can to fill the time.

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Does joking help?

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Humor can be really helpful if it's incorporated appropriately. Just make sure your jokes are related to the topic you're dealing with and don't overdo it.

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If I don't understand their questions, then what should I do in front of the judges?

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Ask them to clarify their meaning, doing so politely. They can't judge your presentation properly if you don't completely understand what is expected.

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I'm from Cambodia, I had confidence when I did presentations in my native language, but when I present in English I'm really nervous. How should I build my presentation skills in English?

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Practice. It's easy for you to speak your native language because you've been doing it all your life. The more you practice your English skills, the more confident you will be. Also, ask any friends that are more confident in English to check over your work.

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How do I make slides?

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You can use PowerPoint, or Google Slides (if you have a Google account). There are also countless online presentation softwares, such as Emaze, Piktochart, Prezi, and Powtoon.

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What topic should I make a presentation about?

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Just pick a topic you like and are either knowledgeable about or want to learn.

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How can I explain a topic clearly with slides?

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First choose the main points from your topic and give a brief explanation about them. You can use different images or diagrams to explain the slides clearly.

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