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Let's Prepare: 1:1 Hippo Olympiad

In this ongoing 1:1 course, learners will prepare their entries for a reading or speech contest. Come and join us for a focused class on the spoken word, developing pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and much more!
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30 mins
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In this course, learners prepare their entries for Reading or Speech Competition.

Learners need to share their pieces in the classroom at least 24 hours before the first class to allow sufficient time for the teacher to prepare.

A range of topics can be included over the course. Here are some suggestions based on previous preparation courses we have run: 

Week 1 - How to Conduct Ourselves On The Day
Week 2 - Let's Role-Play
Week 3 - The Importance of Confidence
Week 4 - You Can Do It!
Week 5 - Understanding the Poem: Read the Story Clearly, Train Your Tone
Week 6 - Correct Posture: Training Breathing Techniques, Increases Volume and Confidence
Week 7 - Acting Skills: Using Facial Expressions to Express Content
Week 8 - Speaking Skills: Using Rhythm and Tone, Adding Variation
Week 9 - Performance Skills: Action and Prep for Performance
Week 10 - Let's Remember: Learn the Poem by Heart, Let's Practise
Week 11 - Let's Practise: Learner's Try Everything Together
Week 12 - Working on Specific Areas

This is a preparation class for Reading and Speech Competitions.

We look forward to being part of your learning journey.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Nirusha MSc BSc TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Molly BA, PGCE
North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Becca, BSc ESL
Non-US Teaching Certificate
Teacher Aaron BBA CPHR Candidate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Teacher Hollie BA TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Melissa BEd
Master's Degree in Education from University of the People
Teacher Nergis BA MEd CELTA
Master's Degree in International Relations from University of Strathclyde
Teacher Ewan BA MSc TEFL PhD (ongoing)
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Portland Bible College
Teacher John BTh TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist from University of Strathclyde
Teacher Ella BSc TEFL Level 5
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Plymouth University
Teacher Kerry BA(hons) Cambridge teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Africa
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from University of the Free State
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from University of Southampton
Teacher Nirusha MSc BSc TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Plymouth
Teacher Molly BA, PGCE
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Teacher Kara BEEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ashford University
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Ottawa
Teacher Barbara, B.Ed., B.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Université du Québec à Montréal
Teacher Barbara, B.Ed., B.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from State University of New York College at Brockport
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Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Teacher Kayla BA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Université de Moncton
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Texas State University
Teacher Becca, BSc ESL
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Vancouver Island University
Teacher Melissa BEd
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
Teacher Kassie BS TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from University of Ottawa
Teacher Matt BA TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Texas A&M University
Teacher Jerin B.S., TESOL, IELTS, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Teacher Aaron BBA CPHR Candidate
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Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Teacher Aaron BBA CPHR Candidate
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Ashford University
Teacher Kenny BA TESOL TEFL
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.

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