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An Introduction to Public Speaking: How to design and deliver successful speeches

About

In the first part of this session, we will focus on how to prepare your speech. We will talk about effective ways to plan and design your speech and then we will move on to supporting the speech with visual aids

In the second part of this session, we will discuss how to prepare yourself. We will talk about stage fright and ways to control it; we will discuss ways to remember your speech and we will talk about the use of voice and movement to enhance and better communicate your speech.

In the third part of the session, you will have the opportunity to practice your speech and receive feedback. You will also have the opportunity to watch and evaluate other speeches. 

Tutor

Emmanouela Theodoratou

Watch this short video to hear from Emmanouela about the course and what to expect.

Cost

*There are a limited number of fully-funded places available on this course for University of Edinburgh (UoE) and NHS Lothian (NHSL) staff and students. To be eligible for one of the funded places, you must provide an active UoE or NHSL email addressTerms and Conditions apply.

*** Note - we offer a £20 discount on course fees if paying by debit/credit card - see below rates***

Category

Rate (card)

Rate (invoice/UoE internal transfer)

Fully funded place (see eligibility above)*

£0

£0

Student (matriculation details required)

£40

£60

Academic/NHS

£90

£110

Industry

£180

£200

There is a cancellation date of 29/04/24. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged. 

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