Speech Expert
Personal classroom
Welcome to the course!
Let's embark on this exciting journey of public speaking together!
Course program
April 25th - May 23rd
Introduction Module
Lesson 1: What is public speaking?
Lesson 2: Speaker's essentials

Module 1 - Rhetoric
Lesson 1. Module 1 introduction
Lesson 2. What is influence?
Lesson 3. What is rhetoric?
Lesson 4. Rhetorical appeals
Lesson 5. Ethos
Lesson 6. Logos
Lesson 7. Pathos
Lesson 8. Module 1 conclusion
Module 1 Practical online lesson
Date: 2nd of May 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where?: Zoom.us
Module 2 - Argumentation
Lesson 1. Module 2 introduction
Lesson 2. Building arguments
Lesson 3. Communicating arguments
Lesson 4. Stock issues
Lesson 5. Storytelling in argumentative speeches
Lesson 6. Metaphors and analogies
Lesson 7. Module 2 conclusion
Module 2 Practical online lesson
Date: 9th of May 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where?: Zoom.us
Module 3 - Stage presence
Lesson 1. Introduction to module 3
Lesson 2. Performance triangle
Lesson 3. Body language
Lesson 4. Effective transitions
Lesson 5. The power of pauses
Lesson 6. 16.How to fight stage fright?
Lesson 7. Speaker's voice and vocal warm-ups
Lesson 8. Dynamic storytelling
Lesson 9. Improvised speeches
Lesson 10. Module 3 conclusion
Module 3 Practical online lesson
Date: 16th of May 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where?: Zoom.us
Module 4 - Speech planning
Lesson 1. Module 4 introduction
Lesson 2. Targeting your speech
Lesson 3. Choosing a topic for a speech
Lesson 4. How to start a speech?
Lesson 5. How to end a speech?
Lesson 6. How to write for a speech?
Lesson 7. Module 4 conclusion
Module 4 Practical online lesson
Date: 23rd of May 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where?: Zoom.us
Introduction to module 4
Lectures
1
Targeting your speech
Watch the lecture
2
Choosing a topic for a speech
Watch the lecture
3
How to start a speech?
Watch the lecture
4
How to end a speech?
Watch the lecture
5
Speech planning process
Watch the lecture
6
Writing for a speech
Watch the lecture
7
Module quiz
Complete the quiz
8
Module conclusion
Watch the video
Practical Exercises
1
Watch 5 different TED talks or speeches from Toastmasters on YouTube.
- Analyze their introduction and conclusion strategies.
- See how they use transitions and body movements.
- Identify their call to action

2
Choose a topic for a speech by using the morphological matrix from lesson 2
3
Make a plan of your speech. Watch lesson 5 to refresh your memory
- The target audience are your classmates.
- Think of an introduction and conclusion strategy.
4
Record your planned speech and send the video to the instructor. Make sure you do the vocal warm-up and use correct body language
Course modules
Each module consists of a video lecture, a small test as well as practical exercises.
Introduction module
Here you will learn the core basics of what is public speaking and what are the essentials that every speaker must know whether speaking online or in front of a live audience.
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Module 1: Rhetoric
Here you will learn how to strategize your speech by understanding the basics of influence, rhetorical situations and modes of persuasion.
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Module 2: Argumentation
In this module you will learn how to build the logic of your speech and how to make it easy for the audience to understand
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Module 3: Stage presence
Now it's time for you to master the performance aspect of public speaking. In this module you will learn how to use your voice and body like a true leader.
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Module 4: Speech planning
In this module you will learn how to put it all together and strategize your speech
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