I can relate. I've always had a fear of public speaking. When I had to get up in front of the class to do book reports or other reports it was horrible. People would always tell me that they couldn't hear me so I had to keep on repeating myself and I tried to speak louder. Some of my teachers let me do my book reports only in front of them and this helped a lot.

Today it might be a little easier for me speak publicly but I wouldn't want to have to do this every day. I've also never had a problem with asking questions to some one who is public speaking. I can also speak in front of small groups without any problems. Hopefully you'll be more comfortable as the years go by.