Study Guide

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to improve self-confidence through a series of activities and exercises. The course aims at:
• Improving pronunciation
• Improving Presentation skills
• Understanding the importance of Elocution (the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation) in public speaking

Content

- Knowing your audience (understanding the role of different cultures in presentation)
*Dealing with multicultural audience
*Basics of Intercultural Communication
*Emotional Intelligence
- The act of public speaking (How to deliver your message in order to inform, persuade or entertain your audience)
- Presentation skills (overcoming stage fright, shyness etc.)
- Engaging your audience (asking and answering questions, eliciting responses from your audience)
- Explaining difficult concepts
- Giving instructions