COURSE REQUIREMENTS

No prior experience needed — this course is built for absolute beginners; no debate, theatre, or stage background required.

Willingness to practice out loud — this is a hands-on course, not a watch-only one. You'll be speaking, recording, and refining throughout.

A smartphone or laptop to record yourself — recording and reviewing your own speeches is core to tracking improvement.

A notebook or document for drafting — you'll outline speeches and complete assignments (identifying speech types, building speeches from frameworks, etc.).

Basic comfort with spoken and written English — you don't need to be fluent, just willing to express ideas.

An open mind and readiness to receive feedback — growth here comes from iterating on your delivery and content.

A quiet space to practice (optional but helpful) — somewhere you can rehearse aloud without hesitation.

• MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING 

  
  

  SUBMODULE 1 - WHAT IS PUBLIC SPEAKING

  • Definition - going beyond just “speaking on stage.”

  • Speaking VS communicating

  • Purpose: inform, persuade, inspire

  
  

  SUBMODULE 2 - TYPES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

  • ELOCUTION - memorised

  • EXTEMPORE - impromptu

  • Informative VS persuasive

  • Formal VS informal speaking

  
  

  ASSIGNMENT - IDENTIFY TYPE OF SPEECH FROM EXAMPLES

  
  
  

  MODULE 2 - WHAT MAKES A GOOD SPEECH

  
  

  SUBMODULE 1 - ANATOMY OF A GOOD SPEECH

  • Structure

  • Clarity

  • Engagement

  • Delivery

  
  

  SUBMODULE 2 - ANALYSING THE SPEECH THROUGH THE AUDIENCE LENS

  • Speaking based on the kind of audience 

  • Understanding attention span

  
  

  SUBMODULE 3 - COMMON MISTAKES

  • Over-memorisation

  • Lack of structure

  • Monotone delivery

  • Overcomplicating content

  
  
  

  MODULE 3 - STRUCTURING A SPEECH

  
  

  SUBMODULE 1 - UNDERSTANDING PARTS OF A SPEECH

  • Hook

  • Content

  • Conclusion

  
  

  SUBMODULE 2 - STRUCTURING

  • The “Through line concept” - One central idea throughout the speech

  • The “Circle” Technique - Opening and Closing with the same phrase.

  • ELOCUTION STRUCTURE - 

  1. Strong opening (10-sec hook)

  2. Body ( maintaining a clear flow ,giving examples)

  3. Conclusion - have an impact line ready

  • EXTEMPORE STRUCTURE - 

  1. Hook

  2. PREP (point - reason - example - point)

  3. Problem - solution - benefit

  4. What- so what - now what 

  
  

  ASSIGNMENT - BUILD A SPEECH FROM THE GIVEN TOPIC USING THE FRAMEWORK

  
  
  

  MODULE 4 - CONTENT BUILDING AND CREATIVITY

  (how to actually fill the speech)

  
  

  SUBMODULE 1 - SPEECH STRUCTURING TIPS

  • Echo Ending

  • Mind Cinema

  • Relatable Absurdity

  
  
  

  SUBMODULE 2 - STORYTELLING BASICS

  • Personal - societal - global (laddering)

  • Keep a sense of mystery/keep them hooked on your next word

  • Vivid metaphors - explaining complex ideas simply

  • Use of imagery

  • Focus on “why it matters.”

  
  

  SUBMODULE 3 - ADVANCED CONTENT BUILDING

  • How to begin speeches effectively using quotes, questions, or thought-provoking statements

  • How to craft a personal introduction that is engaging and not cliché