Public Speaking for the Terrified - ACE (Adult Continuing Education)

Course

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Preston

This basic course in public speaking is for anyone who finds it uncomfortable and lacks confidence in speaking in front of more than one person. It will provide you with the necessary verbal and non-verbal skills, techniques and knowledge to speak with poise, confidence and belief in your speech and yourself. The course includes: Introduction to public speaking. Body language (voice, movement.

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Preston (Lancashire)
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Moor Park Avenue,, PR1 6AS

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About this course

To enrol on this leisure course, you will need to be aged 19 or over, have a keen interest in the subject and strong desire to overcome the fear of public speaking.

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Public Speaking for the Terrified - ACE (Adult Continuing Education)

Course ID:
PC04911

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
Our Adult Continuing Education (ACE) programmes are short leisure courses. They are ideal if you want to learn new skills, pursue an interest, have fun, and find out more about a particular subject without the stress of exams.

This course is an introductory course which examines the fear of public speaking and leads you through the process of speech preparation, organising your ideas, presentation introduction, body language, defining and adding a touch of humour a speech. It is a practical `hands-on` course which provides the opportunity to prepare and practice public speaking in a supportive atmosphere.

ACE courses are funded by Lancashire Adult Learning.

Study Mode & Location:
This 10 week part-time evening course will last for 2 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS.

Course Content:
This basic course in public speaking is for anyone who finds it uncomfortable and lacks confidence in speaking in front of more than one person. It will provide you with the necessary verbal and non-verbal skills, techniques and knowledge to speak with poise, confidence and belief in your speech and yourself. The course includes:

  • Introduction to public speaking.
  • Body language (voice, movement, breathing, look and dress).
  • Preparation of a speech.
  • Structuring your ideas.
  • How to introduce your subject successfully.
  • How to conclude your subject succesfully.
  • How to deliver your speech.
  • How to be enthusiastic in your speech.
  • Delivering your own speeches on various subjects.


Assessment:
There is no formal examination for this subject so a variety of assessment methods will be used.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This course can lead to other ACE courses or to OCNW (Open College of the North West) START or A unit courses.

How To Apply
You can enrol on any of our ACE (Adult Continuing Education) courses by phone or in person. Simply phone or call into the Preston College Advice Centre. We accept SOLO and major credit cards (eg Access, Visa, Switch, Delta) EXCEPT American Express. Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study an ACE course at a reduced price. For more details, contact the Preston College Advice Centre.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Public Speaking for the Terrified - ACE (Adult Continuing Education)

Price on request