Whether it's a wedding, funeral, family gathering, awards ceremony, or a special event with many speakers, at one point or another most people will have to give a speech during a special occasion. Special Occasions speeches are different than regular speeches and require special preparation. In this class learners will learn the skills they need to prepare and present these types of speeches whether it be in person or online. Each week they will prepare and give a type of speech, which they will present and receive feedback in class and as well as written feedback from the teacher after class. They will also learn public speaking skills which will help them in the future.

Week 1: Introduction speeches
Overview of Introductions, writing speeches
Homework: Prepare an introduction speech to present next week

Week 2: Presentation Speeches
Learners will present their introduction speeches
Overview of Presentation speeches, Presenting speeches online
Homework: Prepare a presentation speech to present next week

Week 3: Acceptance Speeches
Learners will present their presentation speeches
Overview of Acceptance speeches, making sure you are understood
Homework: Prepare an acceptance speech to present next week

Week 4: Commemorative Speeches
Learners will present their acceptance speeches
Overview of Commemorative speeches, choosing wording for speeches
Homework: Prepare a commemorative speech to present next week

Week 5: Other types of speeches
Learners will present their commemorative speeches
Other types of speeches and ways to present speeches