Public Speaking Skills for Non-native English Speakers

Name: Public Speaking Skills for Non-native English Speakers
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How Non-native Speakers Can Quickly Improve Their English Public Speaking Skills with Short-form Presentations

Created byMartin Luxton

Last updated 1/2024

English

What you'll learn

Write, practise and give a short presentation - and you will be able to do the whole process in 15 minutes!
Speak (and write) English more fluently, naturally and with more confidence.
Use a powerful but simple technique to keep improving every day - without a teacher!

Course content

8 sections • 31 lectures • 1h 19m total length

Introduction1:48
Welcome to The Power of One-Minute Presentations.
Why One Minute Presentations?3:39
You can't become a good public speaker overnight. It's about building solid foundations and taking baby steps.
What! No Technology?4:20
Learning to speak without technology is very important.
Cultural Differences7:02
Companies and countries have different ideas and expectations about what is a good presentation. In this lecture we look at what is considered an effective presentation in an English-speaking country.
Why One-Minute Presentations

The Takeaway - The Most Important Part of Your Presentation2:43
You will learn why the takeaway is the most important part of any presentation or speech.
Start With The Basics Only1:43
We will look at how it helps to keep things basic at the beginning.
Introducing The Topic2:00
Why keeping the Introduction simple is best.
The 3 Points1:12
3 points is easy for you and the audience to remember.
Using a Template1:17
How using a template helps you with structure and getting things done quickly.
Extending The 3 Points1:28
We need to explain 'why' if we want people to agree with us or believe us.
Recap and Thank You1:25
Learning to use synonyms and paraphrasing to recap.
Let's Run Through the Whole Template1:06
An overview of the whole section so we don't forget - recapping is very important!
The One-Minute Presentation Template

Two Important Concepts: Minimum Viable Product and Constant Iteration2:14
These two concepts will save you a lot of time and hassle.
Brainstorm a Topic1:29
How to brainstorm a simple topic easily.
The Power of Little Stories4:01
You will discover how all presentations are really just stories, or a series of stories.
Recap and Thank You1:10
Short and sweet, like a recap should be :-)
Getting a presentation done quickly

The Benefits of Practice4:15
In this section you will learn why practice is so important.
The Holistic Approach1:32
What factors you need to bring together to make a great presentation.
Using Your Voice3:36
Tips for using your voice.
Using Your Body2:59
Tips on how to use your body.
Interacting with the Audience2:19
How to make friends with the audience and be professional.
Using The Space2:29
Using the space helps you to create energy and interest.
Remembering The Structure - The 6 Word System2:48
A simple process that helps you to develop and remember your presentation.
Practice Makes Perfect

Recap of the Presentation Script1:39
Always recap your script before presenting.
Video Presentation - 3 Reasons Why You Should Do Regular Exercise1:04
Finally! The presentation we've been building towards.
The Video vs Script Inquest: 3 Reasons Why You Should Do Regular Exercise1:53
You will understand how comparing your script and the presentation help you to improve.
Improving your presentation

Requirements

You will need a pen and paper to write your own practice presentations.
(Optional) Post-it notes or small cards to help organize your writing.
(Optional) A camera or phone camera film yourself speaking to help you improve.

Description

Are you nervous about speaking in English?

Are you nervous about speaking in public?

Then this course is for you!

By following the 3 Golden Rules you will learn how to quickly write, practise and deliver short, effective presentations in English. You will also discover a stress-free way to continuously improve your speaking skills without a teacher.

Using the One-minute Presentation Template, by the end of this course you will be amazed at how easy it is to prepare and deliver a short presentation in English.

No complicated explanations
No difficult grammar
No Powerpoint skills needed

All you need is a pen and paper and, if you want to improve more quickly, a (phone) camera to film yourself speaking.

Who this course is for:

You want more confidence and fluency in speaking English - for conversations, meetings, presentations, job interviews, socializing
You want to learn how to quickly and easily structure and organize ideas in English - both in writing and speaking.
You will need to be pre-intermediate to advanced level in English.

Public Speaking Skills for Non-native English Speakers

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Course content

Start Your Public Speaking Journey Here4 lectures • 17min

The 3 Golden Rules3 lectures • 9min

The One-Minute Presentation Template8 lectures • 13min

Writing a Complete One-Minute Presentation in Only 15 minutes4 lectures • 9min

Practice Makes Perfect7 lectures • 20min

The Power of the Self-improvement Feedback System1 lecture • 6min

Let's Present - 3 Reasons Why You Should Do Regular Exercise3 lectures • 5min

Congratulations - You've Completed The Course!1 lecture • 1min

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