Public Speaking
Speak to the public.
Empower yourself.
Our online and in-person public speaking classes meet weekly and are taught by award-winning public speaking coaches. Students learn a wide variety of public speaking skills, including how to speak extemporaneously, how to bolster arguments with well-sourced research, and how to effectively use tactics like gestures and voice projection.
Class Level Descriptions
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Beginner Courses
These courses are aimed at students with little classroom training in public speaking, with the goal of learning and practicing the 4 types of speech delivery: Manuscript, Outline, Memorized, Impromptu.
In these courses, students will spend the beginner portion creating original speeches and an interpretation piece. In the later portion of class, each student will choose one of their original speeches that they already completed then memorize and polish it. The final project is a 3-5 minute memorized original speech that will be delivered at the PDA Intramural Tournament and/or the class Showcase.
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Advanced Courses
These courses are aimed at students who have taken our Public Speaking Level 1, 2, or 3 course. It is a course for introducing the following Speech Events: Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Original Oratory and Storytelling.
Once students learn the basics of Impromptu and Extemp, the class will focus on familiarizing themselves with current events and creating speeches every week. The final Showcase will consist of each student delivering a 3-5 minute impromptu speech.
Public Speaking Courses
Dates
Weeks of March 10 – May 5 8 WeeksPricing
$525 Register soon! Space is limited!Location
Online Via ZoomDates
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Register soon! Space is limited!-
Beginner courses
Intro to Communications (Semester 1)
This course is designed for students grades 2nd through 12th who are seeking to learn foundational communication skills. Students are separated into age-appropriate groups where they will learn speech principles and communication theory. During class, students will gain a variety of foundational skills including overcoming public speaking anxiety, mastering the speech writing process, and practicing speech delivery. All students will have the opportunity to work both individually and as a group on class speaking projects.ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 2 – 5)
Sunday & Wednesday 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM ET (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT)Monday test (test)Wednesday 05:30 PM – 07:00 PM ET (02:30 PM – 04:00 PM PT)MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 12)
Sunday 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM ET (01:30 PM – 03:00 PM PT)Tuesday 05:30 PM – 07:00 PM ET (02:30 PM – 04:00 PM PT)Tuesday & Wednesday test (test)Monday test (test)Thursday test (test) -
Advanced Courses
We are currently not offering new Advanced classes starting in March. If you would like to join one of our existing Advanced classes that begain in January, please reach out to us.
Meet the Coaches
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Mika F.
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Jack R.
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Saif Z.
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Ruby M.
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Lars D.
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Abigail S.
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Srikar S.
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Ray S.
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Rachel M.
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Xuechen Y.
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Noah M.
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Charles L.
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Katie R.
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Sarang A.
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Mai R.
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Maddie C.
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Keshav K.
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Kenny Z.
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Keith B.
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Christina L.
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Ben F.
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Dylan B.
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Daniel L.
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Ben C.
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Christine K.
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