Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When giving a presetation or public speaking, do you read from your notes? Avoid eye contact? Speak too fast? 🎤
In this video, you'll learn the 10 worst presentation habits that can ruin your next talk—and how to fix them. Whether you're a student giving a class presentation, a teacher helping students improve, or an English learner practicing public speaking, this video is for you.
âś… Narrated with clear English
âś… Subtitles / Closed captions included
âś… Perfect for ESL / ELL learners and classroom use
Watch, listen, and learn how to become a more confident, engaging, and effective speaker.
What You'll Learn:
Why reading from notes breaks audience connection
How eye contact builds trust and rapport
Why your attire matters (even on Zoom)
How fidgeting and swaying distract your message
The power of rehearsal and time management
How to stand, move, and use gestures naturally
Tips to slow down, pause, and energize your voice
How to end with impact—not a whimper
Who Is This For?
English language learners (intermediate to advanced)
ESL / ELL teachers looking for classroom resources
Students preparing for presentations or speeches
Professionals wanting to polish their public speaking
Classroom Use:
Teachers: Use this video for:
Listening comprehension activities
Vocabulary building (public speaking terms)
Discussion starters ("Which habit is the worst?")
Modeling good vs. bad presentation techniques
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:21– Bad Habit #1: Reading from notes
0:30 – Bad Habit #2: Avoiding eye contact
0:41– Bad Habit #3: Dressing down
0:53– Bad Habit #4: Fidgeting, jiggling, swaying
1:06 – Bad Habit #5: Failure to rehearse
1:17– Bad Habit #6: Standing rigidly
1:29 – Bad Habit #7: Speaking too fast
1:43 – Bad Habit #8: Speaking too long
1:54 – Bad Habit #9: Failing to excite
2:06 – Bad Habit #10: Uninspiring ending
2:15 – Recap & final tips
All About ELT Buzz English.
Hi! My name is David **Welcome to ELT Buzz English! We help English language students and teachers, providing compelling, engaging content featuring the English language. Improve your reading, listening, vocabulary, writing and even speaking of English.
đź“š **Free Resource for You:** Teachers - visit our Lesson Library! â–ş resources.eltbuzz.com/search.html
âś… **Subscribe to the Channel here: â–ş youtube.com/channel/UCnCyxgGNUvNnpG-2cf8M6_w?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on TeachersPayTeachers too! â–ş teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Elt-Buzz-Teaching-Resources
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When giving a presetation or public speaking, do you read from your notes? Avoid eye contact? Speak too fast? 🎤
In this video, you'll learn the 10 worst presentation habits that can ruin your next talk—and how to fix them. Whether you're a student giving a class presentation, a teacher helping students improve, or an English learner practicing public speaking, this video is for you.
âś… Narrated with clear English
âś… Subtitles / Closed captions included
âś… Perfect for ESL / ELL learners and classroom use
Watch, listen, and learn how to become a more confident, engaging, and effective speaker.
What You'll Learn:
Why reading from notes breaks audience connection
How eye contact builds trust and rapport
Why your attire matters (even on Zoom)
How fidgeting and swaying distract your message
The power of rehearsal and time management
How to stand, move, and use gestures naturally
Tips to slow down, pause, and energize your voice
How to end with impact—not a whimper
Who Is This For?
English language learners (intermediate to advanced)
ESL / ELL teachers looking for classroom resources
Students preparing for presentations or speeches
Professionals wanting to polish their public speaking
Classroom Use:
Teachers: Use this video for:
Listening comprehension activities
Vocabulary building (public speaking terms)
Discussion starters ("Which habit is the worst?")
Modeling good vs. bad presentation techniques
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:21– Bad Habit #1: Reading from notes
0:30 – Bad Habit #2: Avoiding eye contact
0:41– Bad Habit #3: Dressing down
0:53– Bad Habit #4: Fidgeting, jiggling, swaying
1:06 – Bad Habit #5: Failure to rehearse
1:17– Bad Habit #6: Standing rigidly
1:29 – Bad Habit #7: Speaking too fast
1:43 – Bad Habit #8: Speaking too long
1:54 – Bad Habit #9: Failing to excite
2:06 – Bad Habit #10: Uninspiring ending
2:15 – Recap & final tips
All About ELT Buzz English.
Hi! My name is David **Welcome to ELT Buzz English! We help English language students and teachers, providing compelling, engaging content featuring the English language. Improve your reading, listening, vocabulary, writing and even speaking of English.
đź“š **Free Resource for You:** Teachers - visit our Lesson Library! â–ş resources.eltbuzz.com/search.html
âś… **Subscribe to the Channel here: â–ş youtube.com/channel/UCnCyxgGNUvNnpG-2cf8M6_w?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on TeachersPayTeachers too! â–ş teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Elt-Buzz-Teaching-Resources
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