Basic Public Speaking for Adults – Premium Small Group

Course Overview

Public speaking can be intimidating, but with personalised coaching and structured practice, you can develop the confidence to speak effectively in front of any audience. The Basic Public Speaking for Adults – Premium Small Group programme is designed for learners who prefer a focused and highly personalised learning experience in a small group setting.

This programme follows the 4 Ps of Presentation – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present, a proven framework that guides learners through every stage of effective public speaking. Through tailored role-plays, expert guidance and detailed feedback, learners will develop the skills to engage any audience confidently and communicate with impact.

Course Description

The Basic Public Speaking for Adults – Premium Small Group programme focuses on providing individualised support and detailed feedback to enhance public speaking abilities. Learners will master essential techniques such as audience analysis, content structuring and the use of visual aids to strengthen their presentations.

Learners will develop a solid foundation in both verbal and non-verbal communication, learning how to maintain composure, use body language effectively and engage their audience. Visualisation and relaxation techniques will also be introduced to help learners overcome anxiety and manage high-stake situations with confidence.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Master audience analysis and presentation planning

• Analyse audience needs and adapt content accordingly.
• Develop structured outlines that align with the purpose and context of your presentation.

Prepare engaging and coherent content

• Craft compelling introductions, structured bodies and memorable conclusions.
• Incorporate visual aids to enhance content and maintain audience engagement.

Practise with personalised feedback

• Engage in focused practice sessions with expert feedback to refine delivery.
• Participate in mock presentations to build confidence and identify areas for improvement.

Present with confidence and authority

• Deliver presentations with poise, control and naturalness.
• Use verbal and non-verbal cues to captivate and engage your audience.

Enhance pronunciation and fluency

• Improve clarity and articulation through targeted exercises such as tongue twisters and mirror practice.
• Develop fluency by simulating real-world speaking scenarios.

Apply visualisation and relaxation techniques

• Reduce speaking anxiety through proven visualisation and relaxation methods.
• Cultivate a calm and composed mindset for high-stake presentations.

Course Format and Structure

• Group Size: 8 learners
• Duration: 8 hours over 4 weeks, with 2 lessons per week
• Ideal For: Learners who seek a premium, tailored learning experience with individual feedback and expert coaching.

Learning Methodology

Our Premium Small Group Programme adopts a focused, hands-on approach that ensures personalised learning through:

Tailored role-plays and real-world simulations

• Engage in customised role-plays to practise speaking in real-life contexts.
• Receive personalised coaching to refine delivery, structure and content.

Guided application of the 4 Ps framework

• Master the 4 Ps – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present with structured, practical activities.
• Apply strategies for effective content structuring and confident delivery.

Detailed feedback and reflection

• Gain in-depth feedback from expert instructors on speech clarity, pronunciation and engagement techniques.
• Incorporate relaxation and visualisation techniques to build confidence and overcome speaking anxiety.