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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Public Speaking by University of Washington

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About the Course

This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting....

Top reviews

EA

Feb 27, 2017

This course is great. You simply learn a lot in an easy way. The teacher is really good and knows how to teach and engage you in the lessons. I am looking forward to next courses in the specialization

AJ

Jun 5, 2020

Excellent course for who are starting to speak in public or who are already a public speaker, no matter you join this course to get more tools & ideas to make your speech interesting to the audience.

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By G G D

Nov 28, 2020

I am really looking forward from the instructor. Thank you for your support

By Ismail H I A

Jun 5, 2020

A wonderful course that I really enjoyed and gained lots of skills from it.

By Arsenio F J

Jul 18, 2020

Great course and well structured maybe add number of speeches assignments.

By Yuqi L

Jun 30, 2020

it's beneficial to a mid-career person, looking for soft skill improvement

By Nabil O

Mar 30, 2017

An excellent course and an excellent teacher! I recommend you this course!

By Abril F M

Nov 16, 2020

Es muy bueno, es simple y conciso así que ayuda bastante a la comprensión

By Samuelina T

Aug 10, 2020

This course is easy to follow and has very engaging assignments. Loved it

By Pili H

Jul 31, 2021

It helped me a lot and University of Washington is also my dream school.

By MIGUEL A G R

Dec 28, 2020

Muy bueno y recomedable, hare lo posible por obtener la especialización.

By Santosh c W

Oct 6, 2020

Very nice course, I have got lot of information regarding how to present

By Nerrene V (

Sep 21, 2020

I learned alot from this course and the lecturer is an excellent teacher

By Susan T S C

May 8, 2020

It is interesting. Allows the participant to experience public speaking.

By Анна

Apr 9, 2019

It is an extremely valuable course with a professional and nice teacher!

By Eliška K

Jul 4, 2017

I loved this! I learned so much. It was funny yet educational, good job!

By Sergio G

May 27, 2020

Great course! I STRONGLY suggest that everyone should take this course.

By Kimberly

Oct 6, 2019

Excellent! Concise, to the point, applicable to real life assignments

By Julia Q

Aug 14, 2017

Great course in teaching style, production quality and course content.

By Kenneth G

Mar 6, 2023

The Professor is the best. He makes learning very easy. Great Job Sir

By María J B

Feb 18, 2021

It was a great class and the teacher explain very clearly everything

By Kamogelo B

Aug 20, 2020

I loved this course and feel more than ready to speak in public more.

By JUSTIN C N

Mar 23, 2019

The course is interesting, informative and can easily be assimilated.

By Dmitri

Feb 3, 2021

Super cool and detailed course! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FINANCIAL AID!

By Sarah R

Apr 17, 2020

Enjoyed that course more than I expected to. looking at doing more.

By Christoph M

May 25, 2018

Very helpful, very comprehensive, sometimes even very entertaining.

By Ruth P

Jun 13, 2017

Very well structured. Great information. Lots of practice! Loved it