Course Objective

                

• To equip the individual with the important foundation skills for Public Speaking and Presentation

• To assist the individual in the use and application of  public speaking and presentation skills in everyday situations and during important formal occasions

• To develop the individual’s self-confidence before any type of audience

• To encourage the individual to speak effectively

• To give each individual the opportunity to make individual and group presentations before an audience.

 

Course Content

 

Voice Work

• Modulation, articulation and vocal projection

• The importance of the use of Standard English pronunciation

 

Body work and movement

• Facial expression, body language and gestures

 

Speech Etiquette & Stage Platform Skills

• Conducting yourself in front of an audience

• Listening skills

• Engaging yourself in conversations

 

Overcoming Stage Fright

• Understanding and managing your fear

 

Sight Reading Skills

• Delivery of poetry, prose and script

• Correcting mistakes

• Appreciation for literature, the written and spoken word

 

Writing Effective Speeches

• Exploring different styles to suit different occasions

• Examples of effective speakers

 

Thinking on your feet

• The extemporaneous presentation

 

Visual Aids

• Working effectively with different types of visual aids

 

Team Presentation

• Group dynamics

 

Solo Presentation

• Putting it all together

• Aiming for perfection

 

All activities and exercises have been designed to engage and challenge the participants. 

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Instructors

 

Periwinkle Communications’ instructors are all experienced, dedicated and highly qualified with the necessary qualifications to teach public speaking.