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Introduction to Public Speaking

Dynamic Public Speaking,

This course gives you a reliable model for preparing and delivering effective presentations. In business, in school, and in public life, we are often called upon to “make a few comments.” Often, people tasked with such speeches become flummoxed. They might not know what to talk about, or ramble without making a point, or simply be confusing to listen to. This course is designed to help you shine where others falter. We’ll learn how organize talks clearly, write them memorably, and deliver them confidently. By the end of the course, you should be able to significantly reduce your fear of public speaking, use rehearsal techniques to develop a strong, vibrant speaking voice, and perform speeches with dynamic movement and gestures. The speech model that we’ll practice is useful for briefings, elevator talks, interviews, and even as a structure for hour-long presentations. If you’re a beginner, this course will help you quickly master the fundamentals of speaking. If you’re a seasoned speaker, this course will help you better understand public speaking and push you to the next level.

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Rating 4.7★ based on 195 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 5 weeks of study; 2 hours per week.
Starts Nov 7 (31 weeks ago)
Cost $79
From University of Washington via Coursera
Instructor Dr. Matt McGarrity
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Language English
Subjects Business
Tags Business Personal Development Business Essentials

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Excellent introduction to public speaking - to get the most value from it you need to put time into the optional speaking and assessment exercises and do some active learning - notes, practice etc.

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very useful

The course is very useful, and the teacher is an outstanding speaker : you'll learn a lot from watching him speak.

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So I recommend this course to all of you who are interested to find out how to prepare and deliver great presentation and in the process you will learn a great deal related to public speaking topic.

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Also, you have option to post your own speech and get a peer review which was very helpful to me.

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thank you so much for sharing your course online and for all the explanations you've been providing.I really enjoy it a lot !I feel that most of the reviews I've gotten weren't really helpful in targetting the problems or the points I need to work on.

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Thanks so much Prof, you're really engaging, your course is excellent and I'm very much inspired!

The instructor was fun and engaging and I leaned so much.

Before atempting this MOOC I was not suspecting how Public Speaking can be worked and improved so much.

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This class has given me the tools to continue practicing how to stand and deliver without fear.I highly recommend it.

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Rating 4.7★ based on 195 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 5 weeks of study; 2 hours per week.
Starts Nov 7 (31 weeks ago)
Cost $79
From University of Washington via Coursera
Instructor Dr. Matt McGarrity
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Business
Tags Business Personal Development Business Essentials

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