On-Line Program Descriptions
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking
Learn tips and tricks to express yourself, structure and present your speech, as well as overcome stage fright. The instructor will take you step-by-step through a speech preparation & and speech delivery process which will help you boost your confidence, help eliminate bad habits, and give you the critical thinking skills necessary to understand your audience, influence them, and speak directly to their needs.
Activities include: improv interviews, voice projection & posture games, memorization & reciting, speech discussions, speech writing process, constructive criticism, and icebreaker games that will help students become effective communicators. Use this class to prepare your speech and get inspired to speak confidently!
Note: If, for any reason, you are not able to make the class at the particular time scheduled, you will be sent the class recording to watch and learn at a time convenient for you.
Speech & Presentations
Effective speaking skills are critical in our increasingly competitive world. You will need to develop these skills if you hope to: make a presentation, interview for a job, compete for a leadership role, get a scholarship, or persuade people to listen to your ideas. This class will help you overcome public speaking anxiety; learn the tips of the most effective communicators, create logical and interesting presentations, and discover different methods of writing and delivering your presentations. You will practice correct body language, voice exercises, and hand gestures to enhance your presentation. Lastly, you will practice answering difficult questions from audience members, and learn the most effective ways to speak to an audience and maintain their attention. After this course, you will be ready and confident to reach any of your speaking goals!
Note: If, for any reason, you are not able to make the class at the particular time scheduled, you will be sent the class recording to watch and learn at a time convenient for you.
Speech & Debate
Gain confidence and get ready for successful debates at school! Learn how to properly structure debates, practice persuasion techniques, and be a strong communicator. Activities include: improv speech games, voice projection, stage presence, speech and debate practice, constructive criticism, and icebreaker games that will help students become effective communicators. At the end of the session, you will have knowledge and skills to do live debates and influence others!
Note: If, for any reason, you are not able to make the class at the particular time scheduled, you will be sent the class recording to watch and learn at a time convenient for you.
