- 15. How to Say What to Whom (HSWW1/15-16)
- 16. Effective Public Speaking (EPS2/15-16)
- 17. & 18. General Presentation Skills – How to Overcome Stage fright and Communicate with Impact? (GPS3/15-16) (GPS4/15-16)
- 19. & 20. Impromptu Speaking Skills – How to Think and Speak on your Feet? (ISS3/15-16) (ISS4/15-16)
15. How to Say What to Whom (HSWW1/15-16)
Have something to say but no idea how to say it? This workshop aims to help you speak up and out; presenting with conviction and clarity to truly gain the attention of your audience. The workshop will cover:
-How to Overcome Nerves
-How to Avoid an Unsatisfied Audience
-Use of Visual Aids
-Voice Control
-Gestures
-Structuring your Presentation
-Top Tips: e.g. What do I want my presentation to do? Inform, motivate, empower, entertain, educate?
The skills gained during the session are the basis for work in social, professional and public settings, giving you that confidence to speak up and out.
Date: 9-12 Mar 2016 (Wed to Sat, Reading Week)
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Rm 403, Meng Wah Complex
Language: English
Class size: Maximum 15
Fee: $150
Deposit: $100
About the trainer: Ms Alice Sandon is a recent graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, having studied a BA (Hons) in Drama, Applied Theatre and Education. A strong performing background in Musical Theatre has given an alternative influence on her practice in Applied Theatre. She has been a Drama Facilitator across the world in schools, communities and theatres.
16. Effective Public Speaking (EPS2/15-16)
It seems that some people are just “naturals” when it comes to Public Speaking. They readily stand up in public, ooze confidence, instill enthusiasm and manage to say just the right thing at the right time. It seems they were born to be public speakers. Well it’s not true. Nobody is born a “natural”. Public speaking requires practice. Some might be better than others but everybody has to acquire the skills through experience which over time brings confidence as well.
This course is for those who need to get out of their shell and get some experience under their belt. The course is entirely in English and will give all participants an opportunity of role playing in a range of public speaking scenarios. It’s fun but at the same time challenging and rewarding. After this 6 hour workshop, you should expect to be more proactive and confident when you have to stand in the limelight “on the stump”.
Note: Participants will need to wear semi-formal clothes. No shorts or flip flops to ensure a good first impression. Handouts will be issued for each activity. Mobile phones should be brought to class fully charged. One activity involves the use of smart phone video if students have this facility available.
Date: 27 Feb 2016 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Venue: Rm 411, Meng Wah Complex
Language: English
Class size: Minimum 15/ Maximum 25
Fee: $50
Deposit: $100
About the trainer: Mr. Robert Barber has lived in Hong Kong for over 20 years teaching and training in the British Army and more recently at secondary and tertiary level. Born in London he was educated in Ireland and the USA. His lively courses focus on well-defined learner needs and established results based practices.
17. & 18. General Presentation Skills – How to Overcome Stage fright and Communicate with Impact? (GPS3/15-16) (GPS4/15-16)
Do you feel anxious when you have to do a class presentation?
Are you feeling frustrated when your stage fright cripples your performance?
Don’t let your stage fright prevent you from being an effective presenter. Join this workshop to learn various presentation skills as well as strategies for dealing with stage fright so that you can perform to the best of your ability.
At the end of the workshop, you will have
-Learned ways to overcome stage fright
-Known basic skills in delivering a good presentation
Theories about presentation skills will be covered in this class. Interested students can stay tune to the additional mock presentation practice offered to participants of this course (conducted in small groups).
| Group: | Group 1 (GPS3/15-16) | Group 2 (GPS4/15-16) |
| Date | 16 Feb 2016 (Tue) | 18 Feb 2016 (Thur) |
| Time: | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Venue: | Rm 411, Meng Wah Complex | |
| Trainer: | Dr. Tiffany Ip, Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Applied English Studies | |
| Language: | English | |
| Class size: | Minimum 12/ Maximum 20 | |
| Fee: | FREE | |
| Deposit: | $100 | |
Special Note: You are encouraged to attend both General Presentation Skills and Impromptu Speaking Skills workshops to get the most out of the this presentation skills training series
19. & 20. Impromptu Speaking Skills – How to Think and Speak on your Feet? (ISS3/15-16) (ISS4/15-16)
As a university student, you need the impromptu speaking skills to handle unexpected questions at your class presentations, be an effective discussant in academic seminars and perform well in job interviews.
Join this workshop to learn how you are able to think and speak on your feet!
At the end of the workshop, you will have
-Known how to handle fear for giving an impromptu speech
-Acquired skills in structuring your response with limited time
-Learned skills in delivering a good impromptu speech
Theories about speaking skills will be covered in this class. Interested students can stay tune to the additional mock presentation practice offered to participants of this course (conducted in small groups).
| Group: | Group 1 (ISS3/15-16) | Group 2 (ISS4/15-16) |
| Date | 23 Feb 2016 (Tue) | 25 Feb 2016 (Thur) |
| Time: | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Venue: | Rm 411, Meng Wah Complex | |
| Trainer: | Dr. Tiffany Ip, Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Applied English Studies | |
| Language: | English | |
| Class size: | Minimum 12/ Maximum 20 | |
| Fee: | FREE | |
| Deposit: | $100 | |
Special Note: You are encouraged to attend both General Presentation Skills and Impromptu Speaking Skills workshops to get the most out of the this presentation skills training series