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Speak Up!

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If you’re already presenting at work, or simply want insight into to adding some pizzazz to your presentations, this course is a ‘must do’. We focus on how to weave stories into your presentations. You will improve quickly whilst you put simple, novel techniques into practice. Through guided and coached exercises, you’ll learn to really work with an audience. Exercises are fun. Learn stagecraft, give short talks, and even introduce speakers.

If you want to explore ways to impress your audience and learn how to Speak Up in Sydney, then this course is for you.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

  • Develop techniques for impromptu speeches
  • Identify helpful attitudes and approaches in public communication
  • Evaluate performance
  • Apply speech construction
  • Develop listening skills and understand body language
  • Present and evaluate prepared speeches

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will have:

  • Delivered speeches in front of an audience without notes
  • Learned techniques for impromptu speaking
  • Learned techniques to allay fear of public speaking
  • Acquired evaluation skills which assist performance

Other Information

Please bring a notepad and pen.

Cleveland St English High, corner Cleveland and Chalmers Sts, Surry Hills (5 min walk from Devonshire St exit of Central Station). Enter from Chalmers St. (click on venue below for directions)

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed.***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

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