Basic Public Speaking for Kids – Premium Small Group

Course Overview

Public speaking can feel daunting for children, but with the right coaching and structured practice, they can develop the confidence to express themselves clearly and effectively. The Basic Public Speaking for Kids (Ages 8–12) – Premium Small Group programme is designed to provide young learners with 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, guiding learners through each stage of effective public speaking. Through fun role-plays, expert guidance and detailed feedback, learners will develop the skills to engage audiences confidently and express their ideas with clarity.

Course Description

The Basic Public Speaking for Kids (Ages 8–12) – Premium Small Group programme focuses on providing individualised support and constructive feedback to help learners build essential speaking skills. Learners will develop techniques such as structuring content, using gestures effectively and managing their nerves during presentations.

Learners will build a strong foundation in verbal and non-verbal communication, learning to use body language, voice modulation and expressions to engage their audience. Relaxation techniques will also be introduced to help young speakers manage nervousness and build confidence.

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Understand audience needs and structure ideas effectively

• Analyse audience interests and adjust content to keep them engaged.
• Develop structured outlines that guide well-organised and coherent presentations.

Create engaging and organised content

• Craft captivating openings, coherent main points and memorable conclusions.
• Incorporate visual aids to enhance understanding and maintain audience interest.

Practise with personalised feedback

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

Deliver presentations with confidence and poise

• Speak naturally, use gestures effectively and maintain composure.
• Use verbal and non-verbal cues to hold the audience’s attention.

Enhance pronunciation and speaking clarity

• Improve articulation through targeted exercises such as tongue twisters.
• Practise fluency by simulating real-life speaking situations.

Apply visualisation and relaxation techniques

• Manage nervousness through visualisation and relaxation methods.
• Cultivate a calm and focused 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: Children who benefit from individualised feedback and guided coaching in a small group setting.

Learning Methodology

Our Premium Small Group Programme adopts a hands-on, interactive 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 content, structure and delivery.

Guided application of the 4 Ps framework

• Master the 4 Ps – Plan, Prepare, Practise and Present through practical activities.
• Apply strategies to enhance content structure and confident delivery.

Detailed feedback and reflection

• Gain in-depth feedback from expert instructors on clarity, pronunciation and delivery.
• Use relaxation and visualisation techniques to manage anxiety and build confidence.