December 2023 - Thomas Skipwith ¦ Präsentieren wie ein Profi!

It’s the time of year for Christmas poems. Anyone who recites their poem well will make the eyes of young and old light up.

This is a particularly successful way to recite your Christmas poem:

Emphasis and expression: Make sure you recite the words of your Christmas poem with appropriate emphasis and expression. Don’t just rattle off the text of the poem. Emphasize important passages to underline emotions and capture your audience’s attention.

Speak slowly and clearly: Avoid speaking too quickly. Take your time with each line so that the listener can grasp the beauty of the words. Clear pronunciation helps to ensure that every word is understood and that the atmosphere of the poem comes across better.

Maintain eye contact: Make eye contact with your audience during your presentation. The easiest way to do this is to memorize the poem. Eye contact creates a personal connection and allows you to feel the reactions of your audience. Eye contact also conveys self-confidence and authenticity.

Set appropriate pauses: Deliberately use short pauses between the sections of your poem. This allows the audience to process what they have heard and reinforces the emotional impact of certain passages. Pauses give the performance a rhythmic structure.

Create the right atmosphere: Make sure you create the right atmosphere for your Christmas poem. Dim the lights, maybe light a candle and create a cozy environment. An atmospheric setting enhances the emotional resonance of your words.

With these tips, you can ensure that your Christmas poem leaves a lasting impression not only in terms of content, but also in terms of its presentation. Good luck with your presentation! And Merry Christmas.

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