Basic Public Speaking for Kids – Large Group Cohort

Course Overview

Public speaking empowers young children to develop confidence and express their ideas effectively. The Basic Public Speaking for Kids (Ages 12–16) – Large Group Cohort programme encourages collaborative learning and skill-building in a dynamic group environment.

This programme follows the 4 Ps of Presentation – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present, helping children refine their speaking abilities through group discussions, role-plays and peer feedback. Learners will gain the skills to deliver structured, engaging and impactful presentations.

Course Description

The Basic Public Speaking for Kids (Ages 12–16) – Large Group Cohort programme equips children with the core skills needed to develop engaging, well-structured and confident presentations. Learners will explore audience analysis, content organisation and visual aid integration to enhance their presentations.

Learners will refine verbal and non-verbal communication techniques while receiving constructive feedback from both instructors and peers. Visualisation and relaxation strategies will also be introduced to help manage speaking anxiety and build composure.

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Understand audience needs and develop content effectively

• Analyse audience interests and adapt content to engage listeners.
• Create structured outlines that enhance coherence and clarity.

Craft engaging and well-organised presentations

• Develop introductions that capture attention, coherent bodies and impactful conclusions.
• Incorporate visual aids to clarify content and maintain audience interest.

Practise in a collaborative group setting

• Participate in group practice sessions to refine delivery and build confidence.
• Engage in mock presentations and apply constructive feedback for improvement.

Deliver presentations with confidence and authority

• Speak fluently and adapt to different audiences.
• Use verbal and non-verbal techniques to maintain audience engagement.

Improve articulation and fluency

• Strengthen clarity and articulation through targeted exercises.
• Develop fluency by simulating real-world speaking scenarios.

Apply relaxation techniques to manage anxiety

• Use visualisation and relaxation methods to reduce speaking anxiety.
• Maintain composure and confidence during high-stake presentations.

Course Format and Structure

Group Size: 30 learners
Duration: 8 hours over 4 weeks, with 2 lessons per week
Ideal For: Children who thrive in a collaborative environment and benefit from peer interaction and feedback.

Learning Methodology

Our Large Group Cohort Programme encourages interactive learning by incorporating:

Role-plays and group scenarios

• Engage in role-plays that simulate real-life speaking situations.
• Practise public speaking in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Application of the 4 Ps framework

• Develop essential speaking skills by applying the 4 Ps – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present.
• Work with peers to refine content structure and enhance delivery techniques.

Constructive feedback from peers and instructors

• Receive detailed feedback from instructors and peers to improve speaking clarity.
• Incorporate suggestions to build fluency and enhance stage presence.