Speech Divers: Improve Public Speaking
Speech Divers: Improve Public Speaking
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What you’ll learn
- Overcome common fears in public speaking
- Elevate confidence when starting conversations
- Good habits when preparing for presentations
overview
Just dive in!
That's my motto. Or, well, maybe my new motto. I've been teaching classes at the University of Manitoba for over two years in the Extended Education department. There's one common theme that I've seen - the fear of public speaking and thinking that you'll be saying the "wrong" things in conversation. My response to these feelings have always been the same - you just gotta dive in!
Learning a new language can be tough, especially with the nuances that English has. The more opportunities you find to practice natural conversations, the easier it is to speak. In this 90 minute session, you'll learn about good habits in effective presentations and in natural conversations, and you get to meet others with similar goals
requirements
- An open mind and willingness to learn
- An inclusive mindset. You will be collaborating with others to generate ideas when you dive into speech
- Access to Zoom
- Access to a video device (webcam, camera, phone)
- A stable Internet connection
- Respect for fellow classmates, their backgrounds and skill set
skills
- communication
- enunciation
- pronunciation
- active speaking
- audience engagement
- public speaking
- leadership
- interpersonal
- active listening
Reviews (5.0, 20 reviews)
What a great time ! It doesn’t feel like a class, is a community helping each other’s find our potential, if you are hesitan for taking the class don’t be, you will not regret it !
Melissa M
It was an entertaining class, a truly inclusive experience where I could meet people from different countries all around the world, it was fun, helped me to gain confidence in myself and improve my abilities when talking to others, I feel that it will be a big improvement in my personal and working life. I recommend it to those people that want to improve their communication skills.
Gaby V
It is a comforting environment to practice. No matter your goal is to improve English or practice public speaking, here is the place you wanna go. I had a few classed so far, and I can feel my English is improving. Highly recommended.
Shanshan L
It was excellent! I don´t have the opportunity to practice my English very often and I love it also because I talked to people from all around the world.
Gianfranco S
Honestly, I felt lucky to have the opportunity to interact with Chris and the other boys during class, totally dynamic, didactive ... it's definitely an excellent experience that I would definitely do it again. Thnaks!
Jorge R
The class lead by Chris Hoquis was very exciting and kept us motivated through all of it. The ludic activities and group dynamics helped us to get to know each other while practicing ways to improve our public speaking. In the end of it, we were told to creat a compelling story on how we got stranded on an island, each of one of the group had to tell a part of it in a way that sounded smooth. Such an inspiring way to know some tricks on verbal communication.
Keven B
Chris designed an interesting formula for this class. Everybody has completely participated in the class.
NI Z
Speech Divers allows you to evaluate yourself to practice your public speaking gaining confidence in yourself! The class environment is always dynamic and full of smiles from all the attendees.
Diana P
Speech Divers allows you to evaluate yourself to practice your public speaking gaining confidence in yourself! The class environment is always dynamic and full of smiles from all the attendees.
Diana P
It was a great conversation with experts and people all over the world. It was really a value-added class.
mukul A
The class was great. I learned my weaknesses and was able to overcome those. Also, the exercises were interesting and helpful for me to improve my skills.
Parth J
It is an amazing class to help you improve confidence in public speaking
Cassie L
Amazing class. The only way to improve your public speaking is to practice, and by attending this class you will get lots of that. Chris provided helpful constructive feedback and informed me of tendencies I didn't even know I had. Now that I'm aware of them I can focus on minimizing them in the future. Great quick class and time flies when you are in it!
Eric R
Good dynamic with the other students, it doesn't feel like a class and you feel the encouragement from each assistant, where you can improve your skills in a respectful and collaborative environment.
Juan Sebastian P
The time was not enough, surely I could share more hours, I did not realize how quickly the class passes, this topic at least for me is very important since it gives you the tools to better handle these situations, very useful when you need to talk in public, It was amazing how you can create an improvise when you relax a bit and take the time to think clearly and organize your ideas, before each speech. Great class.
Didier Arley V
As someone who has struggled with public speaking for years, this class was a great space that enabled me to practice my presentation abilities and receive some great feedback. Would recommend this class to anyone 10/10
Drew N
上课之前说英语会比较在乎词汇、语法、发音，其实上完之后才知道一门语言最重要的内容在于传递你想传递的信息，所以这个课程绝对值得我们去体验学习。
Junshan W
The online class was fun because you get to do activities and practice speaking. I have difficulties doing presentations and I was able to note down some effective tips. It was also a great way to meet new people from various places.
Allena G
Angelica Maria H
Chris lesson is great, hw guve you really good tips and feedback to improve public speaking skills.
Yezid V
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