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I hate when people force me to read aloud, because it's practically impossible for me to do so. Whenever, I read aloud I get tripped up on the words and I start to stutter. I'm can fine if I read to myself. Because, of this I'll probably never will be able to read my poems out loud. I also have a hard time talking around a group people. Does, anyone else have the same problem?
I would suggest talking to a teacher to see if they have recommendations on how to get over this.
You may be too young to know the story but I doubt you're so young that you've never heard Darth Vader's classic voice... Voiced by James Earl Jones.
The "secret" about his voice is that he didn't start off full of the confidence you see now. He stuttered and had trouble with public speaking... His stutter was so bad he avoided talking as much as possible for EIGHT YEARS.
It wasn't easy but he had a teacher who encouraged him... and look where he is now.
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This is something you can overcome.
Thank you, Angel:)
I guess I might end up having to see a speech therapist at some point in time.
I stutter even when I'm not try to read aloud.... I can't really tell my teacher without getting upset and feeling embarrassed.
you may want to try practicing before hand then.
write it down and practice saying it over and over.
back when i use to be in the navy we would have to pass messages along what we called the "1MC" which is basically a loudspeaker system running through the entire ship.
most times what we had to say was written out for us in a binder but every so often something new came up. i found that writing things out first usually helped prevent issues when talking on the 1MC. even practicing a little helped.
it may be worth trying for talking to your teacher. and most likely the teacher may already know.
You could practice with someone you trust.
Slow it down if you are stumbling. Just because you are reading it slower doesn't necessarily mean that that you will be interpreted as slower. Actually, it has the opposite effect, it sounds more profound and luxurious. When you slow it down, it's easier to use more expression in your voice, which is enjoyable for your audience and you.
If you can't handle even the thought of just one other person hearing you read aloud, then try video recording yourself or even just an audio recording.
Don't stop if you make an error, just keep reading. The more you relax, the less errors you will make.
Oh gosh, I totally agree. Lol, such good advice that I have nothing else to add. =]
Thank you:)
I often make the mistake of trying to read it faster, which of course makes me stumble and then angry. I write poetry and for the longest time, I would read it fast. I wouldn't take my time with it. It would just be a big rush and maybe a few pauses to catch my breath to try to start over. I guess part of the reasons I speed it up is because I feel like I'm being laughed at, so I try to just be done with it. I've heard my voice on recording and it's ghastly! I sound like a posh bitch. I don't trust many people, so I would be hard to find someone I could read with. I've always been kinda envious of people who could read aloud clear.
i have the same problem, just use your finger to glide through the words and practice out loud and you will get better at it!
Do you have OCD? And yes, I know what I'm talking about. I have OCD myself.
I AM THE EXACT SAME WAY!!!
Haha I am an avid reader, well known where I live for being a bookworm... no, THE bookworm.
I have read so many books... that's what I'm usually doing...
Yet i fail at reading aloud. I stutter and my voice starts to sound wierd!!!
At least it's not the other way around where you can't read to yourself. That is worse in my opinion.