Public Speaking
Our Public Speaking course will teach students how to deliver a speech in English and speak clearly, confidently and naturally. They will learn how to control their voice, use the right body language and engage their audience. The course will improve their ability to speak in all kinds of contexts, from formal speeches in front of an audience to informal presentations in class.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Speak clearly, confidently and naturally
• Moderate their volume, pitch and tone
• Overcome nerves and anxiety
• Use the right pacing, pausing and signposting to highlight key points
• Engage their audience
• Deal with questions and interruptions
• Talk without a script
• Use presentation slides effectively
Tutor Group's weekly breakdown for students
Orientation | ||
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Introductory Class Course introduction Getting to know your study group and tutor Checking your skills | ||
Week 1 What Makes A Good Speech? • Establishing your own, authentic public speaking voice • Learning the different forms public speaking can take | Week 2 Voice Quality And Dealing With Nerves • Learning how to make the best of your voice • Using body language to overcome nervousness and project confidence | Week 3 Pacing, Pausing And Signposting • Introducing pacing, and why it is important • Identifying the best way to use pauses when giving a speech |
Week 4 Engaging And Interacting With The Audience • Engaging your audience • Dealing with questions and interruptions from the audience | Week 5 Memorising, Prompt Cards And Slides • Structuring a speech in order to ensure the clarity of your message • Learning different memorising techniques to help you memorise your speech | Week 6 Give Your Speech! • Delivering your final speech in front of your study group and tutor • Giving and receiving feedback on your speech from your study group and from your tutor |
How can you take this course
There are 3 ways you can take this online course, depending on how you wish to study and how much support you require.
Self Study | Tutor Group | Fast Track |
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Duration: • Start any time and work at your own pace | Duration: • Paced weekly learning with your tutor group • 7 weeks | Duration: • Paced daily learning with your tutor group • 10 days (2 weeks) |
Course Breakdown: • 7-10 hours of self-study learning materials | Course Breakdown: • 2 hours of study per week | Course Breakdown: •7 live, online classes • 1 hour of self-study per day |
Included: • Progress dashboard • Signed transcript | Included: • EtonX certificate | Included: EtonX certificate |
Class: • Groups of up to 8 students | Class: • Groups of up to 8 students |
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