Level 1
Finding Your Voice: Foundations of Public Speaking
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Basic proficiency in English language communication
Registrations Open !!
Basic proficiency in English language communication
This six-day Public Speaking course is designed to equip learners with contemporary oral communication skills required in academic, professional, and public domains. The course emphasizes audience-centered speaking, effective speech organization, persuasive communication, and confident delivery. Through structured instructional inputs, guided practice, and classroom speaking activities, learners develop clarity, confidence, and adaptability across diverse speaking situations.
| Day | Topic | Sub-Topic No. | Sub-Topic Title | Detailed Contents |
| Day 1 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 1.1 | Meaning and importance of public speaking |
Definition and role of public speaking in communication.
Classical origins of Public Speaking Importance in academic, professional, and social contexts. |
| 1.2 | Public speaking in academic and everyday life |
Use of speaking skills in presentations, seminars, and discussions
Role in workplace communication and professional interactions Everyday speaking situations and social communication |
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| 1.3 | Types of speeches | Informative, persuasive, motivational, and ceremonial speeches etc. | ||
| 1.4 | Components of Public Speaking |
Speaker, audience, message, context, and feedback
Role of verbal and non-verbal communication |
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| 1.5 | Traditional vs. Contemporary Speaking Contexts, Adapting to Context |
Differences between face-to-face and digital speaking
Speaking in classrooms, meetings, and conferences Adapting communication to different contexts |
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| Day 2 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 2.1 | Elements of a Good Speech |
Clear purpose and focused message
Logical organization of ideas Use of supporting examples and evidence |
| 2.2 | Characteristics of an Effective Speaker |
Confidence and preparation
Clear voice, articulation, and body language Ability to engage and connect with the audience |
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| 2.3 | Ethics and Responsibility of a Speaker |
Honesty and respect in communication
Sensitivity to audience perspectives Responsible use of information |
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| 2.4 | Credibility, bias, plagiarism, and ethical persuasion |
Importance of speaker credibility and trust
Identifying bias in communication Avoiding plagiarism and acknowledging sources |
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| Day 3 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3.1 | Common myths and fears related to public speaking |
Common misconceptions about public speaking
Causes of stage fright and speaking anxiety |
| 3.2 | Strategies to overcome anxiety | Practical strategies to manage nervousness | ||
| 3.3 | Building Confidence in Public Speaking |
Importance of preparation and practice
Positive mindset and self-confidence techniques Effective posture, voice control, and audience interaction |
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| Day 4 | Basic Speech Structure and Organization | 4.1 | Speaker–Audience–Purpose relationship |
Understanding interaction between speaker, audience, and purpose
Importance of audience-centered communication Adapting speech content to audience needs |
| 4.2 | Topic selection and goal formulation |
Identifying suitable speech topics based on audience, purpose, and context
General vs. specific topics; defining clear speaking objectives |
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| 4.3 | Researching and Organizing Content |
Collecting information from credible sources
Using examples, facts, and supporting evidence Organizing ideas into logical speech structure |
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| Day 5 | Basic Speech Structure and Organization | 5.1 | Introduction–Body–Conclusion format |
Structure and functions of the three speech parts
Logical sequencing of ideas for clarity |
| 5.2 | Writing effective openings, transitions and conclusions |
Attention-grabbing introductions and clear topic preview
Use of simple transitions to connect ideas Concluding techniques for strong impact. |
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| 5.3 | Common beginner mistakes |
Lack of clear structure and purpose
Weak introductions and abrupt conclusions Overloaded content and poor transitions |
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| Day 6 | Practice & Feedback |
Practicing confident speech delivery Applying Introduction–Body–Conclusion structure Demonstrating audience awareness Managing stage anxiety Using ethical and credible content Peer and mentor feedback using structured rubrics Reflective discussion and course wrap-up |
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| Know your Mentor | Contact Number | Email Id | Teaching Experience (in Yrs.) |
| Tulsi Verma | 7988476398 | tulsi.uila@cumail.in | 14 Years |
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