COURSE OVERVIEW
This course serves as a basic introduction to public speaking and is suitable for students with no prior experience. By the end of the course, students will feel more confident and comfortable speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience, reduce unnecessary gestures and filler words, and become better equipped to express themselves spontaneously and coherently. They will also how to structure their thinking and express their opinions logically. Designed to be both enjoyable and interactive, the course incorporates speaking drills and engaging topics, providing numerous opportunities for students to improve their public speaking skills in front of their peers and develop their critical thinking. It combines fun activities that foster lifelong confidence, spark a joy for learning and public speaking, and boost their confidence in voicing their opinions. The course aims to familiarize students with speaking in front of an audience, enhance their articulation, help them appear confident when speaking, and structure their thoughts coherently and logically.
This course is the first part of the Public Speaking Basics program, which consists of two parts.
CLASS ORIENTATION
• Students will receive an orientation in the first session. During the orientation, they will be briefed about class rules, homework, and expectations.
TOPICS | Session | Description | Duration (Hours) |
| 1 | Orientation |
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| 2 | Good vs. Bad Speakers Introduction to good and bad speaking habits with video examples | 2 |
| 3 | Body Language for Little Speakers Posture, smiling, eye contact, gestures, reducing fidgeting and limiting unnecessary movements | 2 |
| 4 | Speaking Voice Volume, pace, and reducing filler words | 2 |
| 5 | Relaxation Techniques Visualization, positive self-talk, and breathing exercises | 2 |
| 6 | Simple Speech Structure Introduction with a memorable opening, compelling story, and conclusion with the key takeaway | 2 |
| 7 | Personal Story Reflection on an important life lesson and organizing the flow of the story | 2 |
| 8 | Expressive Topics Throughout the program, students will take part in discussing engaging and relevant topics, using simple structure and learning how to address different opinions in a polite and professional manner | 2 |
| 9 | Final Show | 2 |
HOMEWORK
• Students may be assigned light homework after each session. Completion of homework is highly recommended, so students can benefit from independent learning and apply the concepts that have been covered in class.
FINAL SHOW
• The last session is the Final Show where students will give a speech in front of a live audience based on the topics that they chose.
• Participation in this event is mandatory for course completion. Parents are invited to join us in this event.
• The Final Show serves as an evaluation of the students’ learning outcomes. One Publique retains the discretion to extend invitation solely to students whose performance, work ethics, and discipline align with the standards of One Publique.
• If students are absent for more than 2 classroom sessions without making up for their absence, this may result in exclusion from participation in the Final Show.
• Each student will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Performance Video, and a Final Report.
COMMUNICATION
• Parents will receive Before vs. After (Final Show) videos of their children together with progress updates throughout the course.
LOCATION
• In-person at One Publique Head Office, located on the 3rd floor of Vanilla Moon on Chan Road.
PREREQUISITES
• There is no prerequisite for this course
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
• Each student is expected to bring a notebook for notetaking.
• We do not recommend students to bring their digital devices.
PRICE
• The pricing for this course is 29,000 THB. Alumni and early bird discounts are available.