Public Speaking

Public Speaking (Upper Primary, Middle School, High School)

PUBLIC SPEAKING with CENTRESTAGE STUDIOS HK LTD

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Want to get ahead? Want to know how to influence and motivate a group? Want an edge on the competition?

The CentreStage Studios HK Public Speaking course is guaranteed to build students' confidence and will promote courage and conviction when speaking in public. The course coaches students to develop and hone the necessary oral communication and written skills for public presentations, debating skills, interview techniques and promotes courage and conviction when delivering speeches to an audience.

Students will have the chance to influence their peers and make an impact by communicating their ideas in an organised and coherent manner, while having the confidence to effectively justify their views to others.

All students will be given the opportunity to take a Speaking in Public LAMDA Examination in December 2024.

*Owing to course popularity an "Advanced Speakers" programme is now available for returning Upper Primary (Grade 3-5) students on Monday's: 4:00-5:00pm

COURSE AIMS

To build confidence and courage
To collaborate, communicate and think creatively
Learn how to implement the most effective research and analytical skills
Learn debating, sight reading and interview preparation techniques
Learn spoken voice skills and techniques
To learn the skills to communicate effectively using the correct body language
To deliver a speech confidently and expressively

SKILLS

Accept and give constructive criticism
Deliver an impromptu speech with confidence
Research, write, prepare and deliver a convincing speech
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of chosen subject matter
Take leadership initiative
Know and understand different styles and use of speech
Be a confident debater and justify answers with clarity
Know how to adapt voice, speech and body language to the chosen audience

LAMDA EXAMINATIONS

CentreStage Studios HK is the Official International LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Representative for Hong Kong.

Our Coaches are the only LAMDA LSDE & LTCP Certified Coaches in Hong Kong. The LAMDA syllabus is used as a tool to develop confidence in public speaking, communication skills and performance techniques. LAMDA is taught in many local and international schools across the world with over 800,000 candidates worldwide. LAMDA is an accredited awarding body of Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator in England). Level 3 examinations are recognised and contribute towards the UCAS tariff system for UK University entrance, thus LAMDA proves very popular with many senior students.

CentreStage currently holds a 100% Distinction pass rate from Entry Level to Gold Medal.

For more information on LAMDA: http://www.centrestagestudioshk.com/lamda-courses-exams/

Programs

Monday & Wednesday (3:00pm - 4:00pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm) G3 - G5

Want to get ahead? Want to know how to influence and motivate a group? Want to know how to argue your case with reason and deliberation?

This Public Speaking Course is for everyone from the naturally outgoing to the strong and silent types. Public speaking is a powerful tool. It helps people understand the nuances of motivational speaking, reasoned argument, influence, persuasion, and how to deliver speeches in an entertaining and informative way. The course offers practical advice in all areas of presentation skills including body language, voice, speechwriting and debating, as well as prepared and impromptu performances. Throughout the course students will work on independent and group projects, giving them opportunities to take leadership roles and learning how to work effectively as a strong team player.

All students will be given the opportunity to take a Speaking in Public LAMDA Examination.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Be an analytical thinker and researcher
To learn the presentation skills to communicate effectively to an audience
To build confidence, creativity and courage

Thursday (3:10pm - 4:10pm & 4:15pm - 5:15pm) G6 - G9

Want to get ahead? Want to know how to influence and motivate a group? Want to prepare yourself for university and the job market?

The CentreStage Studios HK Public Speaking course is guaranteed to build students’ confidence and will promote courage and conviction when speaking in public. The course coaches students to develop and hone the oral communication and written skills that students will need when debating, negotiating, persuading, or conducting university or job interviews. The course promotes courage, conviction and an understanding of reason when delivering speeches to any audience. Students will have the chance to create arguments during debate, influence their peers and make an impact by communicating their ideas in an organised and coherent manner, while having the confidence to effectively justify their views to others. They will learn how to commit themselves to reasoned argument and debate.

All students will be given the opportunity to take a Speaking in Public LAMDA Examination.

Expected Learning Outcomes