6 week-course                                                         60-minute sessions
This course is designed to help you master the art of public speaking by building confidence, overcoming fear, and delivering impactful presentations. You will learn practical techniques to manage public speaking anxiety, engage your audience effectively, and present your ideas with clarity. Through interactive activities, you'll gain skills in organizing content, sharing your message with confidence, and ending your presentation on a high note. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your public speaking abilities, this course will equip you with the tools to speak with poise and professionalism.
 
🎤 Stand & Speak: Public Speaking Skills for English Learners
🕕 6 Weeks | ⏱️ 60 minutes per session | 🌐 Interactive, supportive, and confidence-building
💬 Course Description:
This course is designed to help you speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose. You’ll learn how to manage public speaking anxiety, structure presentations, connect with your audience, and express your ideas effectively — all in English! Whether you're a beginner or want to improve your speaking skills for work, school, or life, this course gives you the tools to stand up and shine.
 
📅 Week-by-Week Breakdown
🧠 Week 1: Speak with Confidence
💡 What makes a great speaker?
Learn tips to reduce fear and calm nerves
Practice posture, voice control, and self-talk
Share a short personal introduction
📝 Mini Task: “3 Things About Me” talk
 
🗂️ Week 2: Organize Your Ideas
📋 How do you plan a talk?
Structure: introduction, body, conclusion
Use of signposting and transition words
Practice organizing a 1-minute talk
📝 Mini Task: Outline a short speech
 
🗣️ Week 3: Use Your Voice Effectively
🔊 How do you sound clear and interesting?
Work on tone, volume, rhythm, and pacing
Practice stress, intonation, and pausing
Read aloud and practice emphasis
📝 Mini Task: Voice warm-up & speech snippet
 
👀 Week 4: Connect with the Audience
👥 How do you keep people listening?
Use body language, eye contact, and gestures
Ask questions and respond to reactions
Learn how to use visuals or props (optional)
📝 Mini Task: Practice with a partner and give feedback
 
🧩 Week 5: Prepare & Polish
🛠️ Let’s put it all together!
Practice your full talk with timing
Edit your script for flow and clarity
Learn how to handle mistakes or questions
📝 Mini Task: Peer review of your practice talk
 
🌟 Week 6: Final Presentation Day!
🎤 Now it’s your moment to shine!
Deliver your 2–3 minute presentation
Receive positive feedback and celebrate your progress
Reflect on growth and future goals
📝 Final Task: Personal “speaker self-review”
 
🔑 Skills You’ll Build:
✔️ Public speaking confidence
✔️ English pronunciation and clarity
✔️ Structure and organization
✔️ Audience engagement and poise