
Discover an in-depth approach to public speaking that equips you to construct and perform a speech for any audience. Engage in interactive, practice-based learning led by a seasoned debate champion.
Conquer stage fright by knowing your material, practicing it, and using three deep breaths to slow your heart rate, pace your delivery, and project confidence.
Master pace to improve diction and audience comprehension by speaking slower, breathing to enunciate clearly, and delivering a message your listeners can follow.
Improve your public speaking by shaping tone and pitch, avoiding monotone vocal patterns and constant upward inflection, and aligning delivery with the script and facial expressions.
Explore inflection and modulation to control how your voice rises, falls, and emphasizes words, avoiding uptalk and monotone to enhance credibility and audience engagement.
Learn to cite sources in speeches to avoid plagiarism, boost credibility, and follow proper citation details for presentations and public speaking, with examples from census data and fastcoexist articles.
Cater to your audience by identifying who you’re speaking to, knowing them ahead of time, tailoring language to their group, and appealing to their emotions, while using jokes sparingly.
An informative speech informs without choosing a side, equipping the audience to form their own opinion through an intro with a hook, a clear thesis, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Learn to construct an informative speech with a strong hook, a clear thesis, and a structured body: history, how it works, and implications, then conclude and revisit the hook.
Learn to construct a persuasive speech by gathering credible information and persuading the audience through a three-body structure, a compelling hook, transitions, and a strong conclusion.
Explore limited preparation speech skills through impromptu and extemporaneous formats, including two minutes to prepare and five minutes to speak, plus thirty minutes prep for extemporaneous rounds.
Master eye contact, the speaker's triangle, and the craft of constructing and performing a speech to elevate your boardroom and classroom communication with guidance from International Speech and Debate Academy.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn how to become an all-around better speaker with this course offered by the International Speech and Debate Academy (ISDA)!
About International Speech and Debate Academy
We are a public speaking and debate tutoring company founded by gold medalist Speech and Debate collegiate competitors. Our company’s goal is to reach out to people of all ages and walks of life and help them to become better and more effective speakers. We understand the importance of being a skilled speaker, and wish to pass on our knowledge to you!
The ISDA Motto:
Practical Skills for Practical People
Communication is Key to Success!
In our program, we take a microscope to the science and psychology of public speaking and break it down for you so you can learn how to be a successful public speaker from the ground up! We feel that while most programs will teach you basic surface level ways to become better at speaking, we want to help you understand the science behind communication and show you how you can shape your world by simply using your voice.
Application is Important!
Part of the process of becoming a better speaker, is to actually apply the knowledge gained. If you just sit through all of the lessons and don’t apply any of the information, it’s likely you will not be benefited. The best way to learn is by doing, so it is important that while enrolled in this course you apply the knowledge gained to your everyday life. There will be something we call “Awareness Exercises” which will be suggested assignments that are fun and easy ways to apply the knowledge you have gained through our course.
FREE Live Practice Session!
Upon
completion of the course and 30 days after purchase, message us to
schedule a free group practice session. No other course offers this! Get
real practice and feedback from a seasoned professional. This offer will not last forever!
Continue Your Education
If you really enjoy this program, and wish to further your education and training, check out International Speech and Debate Academy and discover our tutoring programs, where you can receive live online tutoring with one of our many highly qualified instructors!