What is Glossophobia?

Glossophobia is a subset of social phobia, the fear of social situations. Most people with glossophobia do not exhibit symptoms of other types of social phobia, such as fear of meeting new people or fear of performing tasks in front of others. read more

Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia derives from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Some people have this specific phobia, while others may also have broader social phobia or social anxiety disorder. read more

Fear of Public Speaking Phobia – Glossophobia The fear of public speaking or stage fright is also termed as Glossophobia. Many people experience some degree of stage anxiety before speaking/performing at events; however most manage to get over it no matter how unpleasant they may find it. read more

Glossophobia The most common phobia in the UK is the fear of public speaking. Get the better of your phobia; Healthy YOU In third place was Bahrain's Glare that provides university students, interviewees willing to overcome glossophobia (fear of public speaking) a platform to rehearse and improve speech via modern technology. read more