Oral Presentation（self-evaluation）

辜郁婷

Jo always says, 「I can not actually teach you how to speak, you have to learn it by yourself.」  It is so true.  We took the oral training class, but we are not just sitting there listening, smiling at the teacher with no expressions on our faces.  If we want to learn something, we must urge ourselves to practice and practice.  Well goes the saying, 「Practice makes perfect.」  I know that no one is born to be an eloquent speaker, no matter in English or my native language.  All I have to do is try my best when I get any chance.  In addition to speaking skills, I also learned that I have to spur myself on continued improvement.  Every time the class is dismissed, I feel a little upset because I really lack self-training; I know I still have a lot to learn.  Once I read a piece of news from our department website about a chance to recite Abraham Lincoln』s Gettysburg Speech in a speech contest.  Though I did not get the chance to join the competition, I still felt satisfied because I tried.  It took great courage for me.  I also became aware of the defects I had to conquer and the merits I have.  Besides, I am now paying more attention to the words I use while speaking.  Are they appropriate?  Are they suitable for the situation?  The most important thing is, Jo reminds us that this world is strongly competitive; we have to sharpen our own specific ability and develop it in order not to be passed over or replace by others.  Thanks for your listening.