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1:1 Conversational Skills and Social Skills Class for Ages 9 - 18

In this class, I will provide individualized instruction to help learners enhance their conversational and social skills.
Michelle Shannon
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(496)
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support

Class Experience

This unique, one-on-one class offers personalized guidance to students seeking to enhance their conversation and social skills. The art of conversation encompasses the ability to both speak and listen effectively. Often overlooked in traditional education, the nuances of manners, etiquette, and adept communication are essential for children. Through this specialized class, students will gain insight into how to properly greet and introduce others, initiate engaging conversations, sustain dialogue, and leave a lasting positive impression. The class utilizes an interactive approach, incorporating slides, engaging lectures, and hands-on activities to ensure an immersive learning experience. Effective communication is crucial for children as it lays the foundation for building meaningful connections. Throughout the session, students will engage in role-playing exercises, ask insightful questions, and take turns speaking and listening. This live class is expected to run for approximately 30 minutes. 

The session will include discussions on the following topics:

- Strategies for effective meeting and introducing
- Techniques for initiating a conversation
- Tips for maintaining a conversation
- Importance of making eye contact
- Demonstrating active listening skills
- Proper conversational etiquette
- Creating a positive first impression
- Communicating effectively with adults

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2019
4.7
496reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Michelle Shannon. I am an etiquette coach, mompreneur and author of several books about etiquette and manners. I have 3 children. I love to cook, read books, teach and shop. I teach etiquette classes for children and teens. I help make children aware of the connections between kindness and proper manners.  I also help make children more comfortable in social situations by teaching them to be more aware of when and how to use proper manners. 

I have worked with children for over 16 years teaching children proper manners and how to be more confident while building social skills. I work with children in a one-on-one or group setting. I create small and large events like tea parties and classes at department stores to teach girls proper manners for young ladies. I also have experience working in a classroom setting assisting with teaching children and creating lesson plans. I often visit classrooms, schools, churches and events to teach people about the importance of etiquette and proper manners. Also, I'm a homeschooling parent. My daughter is now in high school. I have been homeschooling my daughter for several years. 

In my opinion, as a society we may not be doing the best job teaching children proper manners. An etiquette coach will make them aware of the rules that should be followed in today's society. I think it's important to teach our children about etiquette and proper manners so that they won't get embarrassed in social situations and to prepare them for a successful future. 

I was invited to a studio in Beverly Hills where I auditioned to have my own reality show about etiquette. They decided not to go through with the show.

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$40

per session
Meets on demand
30 min

Completed by 90 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18

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