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Course Introduction

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1 Hello everyone, and welcome to the course “Public Speaking”.

My name is Kim Khoa, and I’m excited to guide you through this journey of
mastering the art of public speaking.

2 I’d like to start by giving you an overview of the course. This course is designed
to equip you with the essential skills needed to confidently deliver an effective
speech to an audience.

In this course, you are guided on how to develop specific topics, prepare content,
and practice your presentations. Moreover, you can also enhance your virtual
presentation skills.

3 So what is Public Speaking?

According to Teach English (British Council), Public speaking involves talking in

front of a group of people, usually with some preparation. It can be in front of
people that you know or strangers.

Public speaking is an invaluable skill that can significantly influence different

aspects of your life. Most people, at some point in their life, will need to stand up
and speak in front of a group of people. Whether you present a project in a class
or an office, or simply share your thoughts with friends, it is essential to
communicate clearly and confidently. Learning this skill will help strengthen your
academic success and prepare yourself for future career opportunities.
4 More importantly, public speaking contributes to your personal growth in several
ways:

1. Confidence: Regular practice will help reduce anxiety and boost your self-
esteem, making you more confident in expressing your ideas to others in
both informal and formal occasions.
2. Communication: It improves your ability to deliver thoughts clearly and
effectively, which is essential in both personal and professional contexts.
3. Critical Thinking: Preparing for presentations enables you to think
critically, organize your ideas logically, and develop problem-solving
skills better.
4. Resilience: You will overcome your fear, tackle your challenges, and
avoid common mistakes in public speaking.
5. Empathy & Understanding: To engage with diverse audiences, you will
learn to consider different perspectives and respond appropriately to
audiences.
6. Leadership: In both individual and group presentations, you will learn to
demonstrate leadership qualities by collaborating, influencing, inspiring,
etc.

5 Throughout this course, we will focus on several key objectives.

After completing the course, you will be able to apply the knowledge and skills of
public speaking to deliver individual or group presentations.

You can develop the skills of communication, persuasion, and teamwork.

Last but not least, you can enhance positive and proactive thinking in learning.
6 This course consists of a mix of lectures, individual tasks and group work. Each
week, we will study one unit, covering different aspects of public speaking,
ending with a final presentation where you will showcase your growth.

UNIT 1: An Overview Of Public Speaking

UNIT 2: Getting Started & Organizing Ideas

UNIT 3: Presenting A Speech

UNIT 4: Voice Power & Body Language

UNIT 5: Speaking To Persuade

UNIT 6: Group Presentation & Interaction

UNIT 7: Revision

7 According to Dale & Wolf (2013), preparing a speech is like preparing a meal.
You will follow a recipe or use step-by-step instructions to put something
together after you take it out of the box. It must have a menu, including
appetizers, main course, and dessert. Similarly, preparing a great speech must
have a recipe. Hopefully, at the end of this course, you can create your own recipe
for a public speech from start to finish.

8 Now, let’s move on to another important part of the course. It is Testing and
Assessment. As you can see in this table, it covers different types of on-going
assessment such as Discussion Forum, Video Conferences, Tests. Moreover, there
is one final speaking test in which you are required to give a live virtual
presentation to examiners. Further information will be provided in Unit 7.
9 Here are some pieces of advice for your learning strategies in this course.

1. Watch the lesson videos and pay attention to the main ideas.

2. Engage actively in the discussion forum.

3. Have your own timetable to complete the required exercises, tasks,

and end-of-unit tests

4. Utilize practice sessions and reflect on your learning and

5. Collaborate effectively in your group task

6. Seek available resources and feedback

7. Collect ideas during the course to prepare for your final test

10 In addition, I’d like to give you some more tips for continuous improvement.

- Record yourself speaking and identify what needs to be improved.

We often listen to others, but actually we should have some time for
listening to ourselves. For example, your voice sounds monotonous, giving
no impact on listeners. You will fail to make people understand you if you
don’t understand you thoroughly.

- Request constructive feedback from peers, instructors, colleagues

Don’t take criticism personally. Be open to comments instead.

- Attend presentations and workshops to learn from experienced speakers

Even poor speakers can give you some lessons to learn, and mistakes to
avoid.

- Read books, articles, and online resources on public speaking to enhance

your knowledge

It is said that we should listen and read more in order to speak better.
11 Are You afraid of speaking in front of many people? Is this the first time you
must give a public speech? Instead of fighting your fear, you can work with it! If
you decide to put it off because of worrying about your imperfections, you will
get stuck there forever. Fred Miller, a coach in public speaking, said: “The worst
speech you’ll ever give will be far better than the one you never give!”. He also
said: “Trying something new often takes us out of our comfort zone. That’s why
we feel uncomfortable! It’s worth the effort because when we succeed, our
comfort zone is larger.”. It is true, isn’t it?

12 Get out of your comfort zone. Take action. Let your learning start. Make your
speech powerful.

The power of your speech can change the world. According to Keith & Lundber
(2024), effective speeches motivate us to make changes on our campuses, in our
communities, and in a nation.

The power of your speech can change your world. For instance, you give a speech
in your job interview, which determines your chance of getting a job that you
have been longing for.

Besides, your speeches connect you to other people.

13 By learning to develop your public speaking skill, you will find your voice, foster
connections, and leave positive impacts on others.
14 Apart from the course materials, I’d like to recommend some resources for your
self-study.

- TED Talks website

Watch world-class speakers in action. Study their techniques and presentation

styles at ted.com.

- Massive Open Online Courses

Enroll in advanced public speaking courses from top universities or organizations

- Toastmasters International

Explore resources and find local clubs to practice your skills at toastmasters.org.

- YouTube Channels

Follow your favorite channels for tips and analysis of great speeches.

15 They are very interesting and useful. I am sure you may have some experience
with one of them. Please manage time to explore them.

16 Remember “Practice makes Progress”. I look forward to seeing your progress

after each unit and especially after the whole course.

17 Here are some sources cited in this lesson.

Alright, that’s everything for the course introduction.

See you all in Unit 1.

18 Thank you very much!