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Speaking with Confidence

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    Does the mere thought of public speaking make you want to run a mile? Do you dread presentations? Public speaking is a learned skill. You will learn the techniques and have plenty of practice time. Become a confident speaker, and have fun getting there. For fluent English speakers - more info below course dates.

    • Tue 04 May
      5 classes, Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. John McLean
      • TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying students $25.00 incl. GST
      • $85.00 incl. GST
      Session information
      Sessions
      Session 1
      Tue 04 May 19:00 - Tue 04 May 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 2
      Tue 11 May 19:00 - Tue 11 May 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 3
      Tue 18 May 19:00 - Tue 18 May 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 4
      Tue 25 May 19:00 - Tue 25 May 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 5
      Tue 01 Jun 19:00 - Tue 01 Jun 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
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    • Tue 19 Oct
      5 classes, Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. John McLean
      • TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying students $25.00 incl. GST
      • $85.00 incl. GST
      Session information
      Sessions
      Session 1
      Tue 19 Oct 19:00 - Tue 19 Oct 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 2
      Tue 26 Oct 19:00 - Tue 26 Oct 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 3
      Tue 02 Nov 19:00 - Tue 02 Nov 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 4
      Tue 09 Nov 19:00 - Tue 09 Nov 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
      Session 5
      Tue 16 Nov 19:00 - Tue 16 Nov 20:30
      Selwyn College, Auckland.
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    Course fees

    This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizen and permanent migrant adults, and young people aged 16+ who are not currently enrolled in a NZ secondary school. We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes. You must also provide evidence of NZ citizenship or residency if requested. A condition of accepting this course fee subsidy is that you will attend at least 80% of classes.

    Course outline Speaking with Confidence

    This course covers preparation, content and delivery of many types of speaking. There will be many opportunities to practise speaking in a supportive environment, and you will receive constructive feedback to improve your speaking step-by-step. The course will be tailored to the needs of the learners so you can practise with real material and real situations.

    John McLean has been a Toastmasters member for 10 years. He is a mentor for new club members and has Advanced Speaker Bronze and Silver competency. He works as a business consultant on a wide range of projects that require good communication and public speaking skills.

    Expected learning outcomes

    • Learn to be relaxed and confident speaking in public
    • Learn how to structure a speech that has an opening, middle and conclusion that will keep the attention of your audience
    • Learn how to use vocal variety, hand gestures and eye contact when giving a speech
    • Learn to confidently give a short impromptu speech
    • Learn how to give an entertaining speech that keeps the attention of the audience from the beginning to the end.

    Who should attend?

    For anyone wanting to overcome the fear of public speaking and learn how to give a speech for any occasion. Please note that participants should have fluent English to attend this course. If you are uncertain about your ability, please contact the office for advice.

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    (09) 521 9623
    info@selwyncomed.school.nz
    203-245 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama

    Open Hours
    Term Time: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
    Thursday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

    School Holidays: When courses are running the office is open 9:00am - 4:00pm




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