What are your thoughts on public speaking classes?

½ asked:


I’m looking into the class below to improve my public speaking ability and to be more confident in my abilities.

http://www.leadersinstitute.com/public-speaking/course-publicspeaking.html

Anyone have any suggestions on this?

Ewan

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What do u think would be a good topic for a public speaking competition?

~unpredictable~ asked:


and if i talked bout “the art of public speaking” or “the fear of public speaking” ….do u think it’s a good topic?

Zachary
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How do I write a public speaking speech about music?

Jerdude asked:


I copied most of the articles from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music and passed it up to my teacher, who in return labelled me as ‘horrible’. I really need you guys’ help,please!! It’s actually for my public speaking competition… Dang,

Rosie
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What good public speaking topic are there to talk about?

Phylisia Y asked:


I’m 14 in secondary school and I’m finding a good topic to talk abt in public speaking. Last year, there was this girl who had a topic: Why women should marry rich men…. which was real good… Xp…..

Patrick
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can toastmasters be tailored to suit someone with panic when public speaking, can it be self paced and gentle?

Brookles asked:


I am thinking of joining toastmasters to gain confidence and learn how to speak in public without panicking. Problem is I get extremely nervous, does anyone know if toastmasters can be self-paced? Thanks!

Katie
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What is harder forced SMALL TALK or Public Speaking?

Conversation asked:


I was recently invited to a neighborhood Holiday Party. Like most streets in the urban Northeast, no one really knows the neighbors here- other than a few waves or forced smiles. So it was basically like being thrown into small talk hell. I found the forced conversations boring, tedious, difficult and exasperating. In fact I found it one of the most challenging activities I had done all year.

I heard that public speaking is the average person’s greatest fear. I do public speaking and think it is way easier than making small talk with strangers. What do you think is harder?

Maria

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what groups/ organizations are there for a canadian student who loves public speaking/debates?

altiop asked:


i love public speaking, debates, and a decent conversation. I think it would be great to get involved in clubs or organizations related to this, but have no idea where or how!

i am a high school student living in canada.

any help would be great! thanks.

Joshua

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What are some good demonstrative/”How to” speech topics for a public speaking class?

coverage108 asked:


i am in a public speaking class, and i have to think of a “how to” speech/demonstrative one. I am not good at cooking, or with arts and crafts, so i kinda want to stay away from those. anyone got any suggestions? ANYTHING would be appreciative. thank you so much

Louie
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What careers are out there that revolve around public speaking?

Tyler Z asked:


I really enjoy public speaking and am wondering what careers are out there that heavily involve this

Corey
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How can i improve my public speaking?

MDN asked:


Well i have moved onto year 11 now where i have to give alot of oral presentations for subjects such as english…only problem is i become extremly nervous even when the teacher mentions the word “oral presentations”
Its so bad that sometimes i even start to feel sick.
I am fine when speaking with friends but infront of groups like a class i just cant do it.
Are there anyways to help me improve in my confidence and my public speaking skills?

Skye
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