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 ✨ ✨Being an effective and confident public speaker is not easy, especially without the right training, but learning how to communicate is a crucial life skill that children need to be successful academically and personally. ✨ ✨

😄This class will use games and role-playing to teach important public speaking skills while making the class fun and interactive. The best way to learn about public speaking is to practice speaking! I strive to make my classes both fun and comfortable for nervous speakers.

Each class will consist of fun topics to speak about, and every student will have the opportunity to do an impromptu speech at least once during class. 

👍 IS IT FOR YOU? 👍
I aim to help learners gain self-confidence in public speaking situations and teach them to listen and respond accordingly.  
Only on occasion will I offer constructive criticism in this class. I focus heavily on positive feedback and encouragement for students to walk away with self-confidence and excitement when it comes to public speaking.

Upcoming Topics:

Week starting 10/14/24: Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking
Strategies to reduce anxiety and build confidence when speaking in public.

Week starting 10/21/24: Handling Mistakes
Understanding how to manage and learn from speaking errors.

Week starting 10/28/24: Overcoming Common Speaking Challenges Like Stuttering or Filler Words
Techniques to handle speech disfluencies and improve clarity.

Week starting 11/4/24: Techniques for Effective Impromptu Speaking and Thinking on Your Feet
Methods for speaking confidently without preparation.

Week starting 11/11/24: How to Tell a Story
Elements and structure of effective storytelling in speeches.

Week starting 11/18/24: Creative Storytelling
Innovative approaches to make your stories more engaging and memorable.

Week starting 11/25/24: Improving Fluency
Exercises and practices to enhance smoothness in speech delivery.

Week starting 12/2/24: Communicating with Confidence
Building self-assurance and assertiveness in communication.

Week starting 12/9/24: Speaking with Credibility
Establishing and maintaining trust and authority with your audience.

Week starting 12/16/24: Vocal Quality
Improving the tone, pitch, and clarity of your voice.

(Skipping weeks of 12/25/24 and 12/30/24)

Week starting 1/6/25: Vocal Energy
Using energy and emphasis to make your speech more dynamic.

Week starting 1/13/25: Speaking Like an Actor
Adopting acting techniques to enhance your public speaking skills.

Week starting 1/20/25: The Importance of Body Language in Public Speaking
Using nonverbal cues to complement and enhance your verbal message.

Week starting 1/27/25: Creating an Argument
Building a compelling and logical case to persuade your audience.

Week starting 2/3/25: Using Emotion to Persuade Your Audience
Harnessing emotional appeal to strengthen your persuasive speech.

Week starting 2/10/25: Engaging Your Audience
Techniques for maintaining the audience’s interest and involvement throughout your speech.

Week starting 2/17/25: Mastering Your Speech Introduction
How to craft captivating openings that grab attention and set the tone for the rest of the speech.

Week starting 2/24/25: Building a Strong Conclusion
Teaching the art of leaving a lasting impression with a powerful and memorable conclusion.

Week starting 3/3/25: Adapting to Different Audiences
How to tailor your speech to fit the needs, expectations, and knowledge levels of different audiences.


***Topics will repeat once schedule is complete***

Please note this is an ongoing class. Learners can start or stop anytime. I always give new learners a brief overview at the start of class so they know what to expect.  This is a subscription-based class, so you will be charged every Sunday to save your seat for the following week. You can stop the subscription at any time.