Try to stand (or sit) up straight, but look relaxed. Don’t bend your back or lean on one leg.

It is necessary for developing natural English speaking skills.

It really helps people understand you. If you move your mouth and face more when speaking English, it is great for your pronunciation too.

Try to use all of your body, but most of all your face, to show what you want to say. Smile, make your face show your feelings (more than normal) when presenting.

If you don’t stand straight, people may think you are upset or bored and may not listen.

If you don’t move your hands, you may look shy, or people may not be interested in listening.

Look at others while you are speaking. Look at one person for a few seconds then another person.

When speaking English, if you don’t look at the audience, people may think you are rude.

It shows that you are confident and happy. It helps other people believe you when you are talking.

Volume, speed and intonation. Try to speak slower and louder than normal when presenting. Stress important words. For example, “It was the tallest building in the world”. Move your mouth more than normal to make the sounds. Speak clearly.

How you move your hands while talking. Your hands help to communicate your ideas. Use them when you are talking.

It shows that you are interested in the audience and shows respect. It helps people understand that you want them to pay attention.