Public Speaking & Leadership Programme
Course Overview
The programme aims to give students the skills and confidence to become a more proficient communicators in English. Our teaching approach focuses on task-based learning with the use of multi-media, team games and interactive activities. We aim to boost the confidence in our students speaking abilities.
Through these practical lessons, students develop negotiation, debating, public speaking and leadership skills, as well as being challenged by time-management scenarios and tasks.
What You Will Learn
Students will learn the techniques of great leaders and public speakers throughout history, to prepare effective speeches and arguments, and how to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students.
Learning Objectives
Increased confidence, improved vocabulary, rhythm and flow in English.
Key Concepts
How to undertake and present research, effective usage of facts and statistics, how to develop an idea, how to engage an audience.
Activities
Students will engage in fun group activities to build self confidence and comfort with classmates. Lessons are supplemented with debates and in-class presentations. From day one students are speaking and participating all the time.
Outcome
Students learn how to shine on stage, pulling together all the knew knowledge and skills they’ve learned through the week to give a presentation on a topic of their choice during our star studded finale night.
Course Date
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June 27 July 17
Sat - Fri |
10 - 17 years old |
Max 25 students per class |
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July 4 July 17
Sat - Fri |
10 - 17 years old |
Max 25 students per class |
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July 12 July 25
Sun - Sat |
10 - 17 years old |
Max 25 students per class |
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August 2 August 15
Sun - Sat |
10 - 17 years old |
Max 25 students per class |
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August 16 August 29
Sun - Sat |
Max 25 students per class |
10 - 17 years old |
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SAMPLE 2-WEEKS SCHEDULE
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DAY 1 | Arrival
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Check-in & Campus Tour
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Welcome Party
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DAY 2 | Public Speaking & Leadership Lesson - Introduction to Public Speaking |
University Campus Tour
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Trivia Kahoot & Quiz Night |
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DAY 3 | Public Speaking Lesson - Knowing and Engaging your Audience
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Leaders of The Future: Team-Building Games at The Beach
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Free & Easy
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DAY 4 | Public Speaking Lesson - Persuasive Langauge |
Aboriginal Art & Culture Workshop
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Games Night |
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DAY 5 | Public Speaking Lesson - Speaking Styles & Humor
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Sydney Aquarium & Darling Harbour
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Free & Easy
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DAY 6 | Public Speaking Lesson - Using Facts and Statistics
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Campus Sports
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Aussie Birthday Games
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DAY 7 | Sydney City Tour
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Sydney City Tour
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Free & Easy
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DAY 8 | Visit To Taronga Zoo
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Visit To Taronga Zoo
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Free & Easy
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DAY 9 | Pulic Speaking & Leadership Lesson - Talk Like a Local Idioms, Similes and Metaphors
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Visit To Powerhouse Science Meseum
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Karaoke Night
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DAY 10 | Public Speaking Lesson - Debates
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Environmental Workshop
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Just Dance Challenge
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DAY 11 | Public Speaking Lesson - Body Language and Personality
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Visit To Madame Tussauds
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Free & Easy |
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DAY 12 | Public Speaking Lesson - Visual Aids and Reliable Sources with Speech Rehearsal
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Visit To University of Sydney
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Public Speaking & Talent Show Practice
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DAY 13 | Public Speaking Lesson - In-Class Speaking Contest |
Shopping at Westfield
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Finale Night / Talent Show / Presentation of Certificates
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DAY 14 | Checkout & Departure
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