Public Speaking Top Up (ONLINE)

When & Where

5 June 2023 - 10 July 2023 ( 12 hours, 6 weeks )
Evening, Monday
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Online

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Andrew Greenhalgh
Course Code W22DMAC05C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This course is designed for those who have some experience of public speaking but want to take it to the next level. Most of us are unduly frightened of speaking in public, but speeches and presentations are in integral part of our working lives. This online course offers a safe and supportive environment to help you manage your nerves, develop confidence and acquire Public Speaking skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Prepare and deliver speeches up to three minutes long
Deliver impromptu speeches on topics chosen by tutor
Understand basic voice production and develop some vocal technique
Understand how to appreciate and evaluate another students’ work
Structure a speech
Employ the ancient art of Rhetoric
Utilise effective and congruent body language

Cost

Full fee

£75

Concession fee

£55

This course may be available for free

Class format and activities

Some theory; study of great public speakers; mainly practice

Entry requirements

We try to cater for everyone who wishes to improve; a reasonable level of conversational English is preferred.

What you need

Pen and paper. If possible, comfortable shoes and clothes. There is a small amount of physical work. This course takes place online via Microsoft Teams so you will need access to a computer of iPad to use Microsoft Teams to engage in the sessions.

What you can do next

Further Public Speaking courses at Morley. LAMDA speaking exams; Toastmasters International and British Association of Speakers' Clubs.