Hello Yue ,
Feeling nervous or anxious at the thought of giving a speech is common, particularly if you do not give speeches often. Thorough speech preparation is the key to reducing your stress level. If you are confident about your topic and the information you will be presenting, you are much less likely to succumb to your nerves. Overcoming a fear of public speaking will take some time, but it can be accomplished with practice and experience.
The following are some steps to follow and tips to take into consideration when giving a speech:
1- Choose a topic you know well. Speaking about an unfamiliar topic or one that is not particularly interesting can increase your anxiety about giving a speech.
2- Make notes about what you want to say, but do not write out your entire speech. Relying on a written speech is not a good idea because you can lose your place while you are reading. If you know the key points of your speech, you are more likely to remember the next point and regain your composure should you happen to lose focus.
3- Rehearse your speech several times in front of a friend who you know will give you honest feedback. Ask you friend to evaluate your posture, speaking voice, eye contact and the content of your speech.