5. How to Say What to Whom? (HSW1/18-19)
Have something to say but no idea how to say it? This 2-day workshop aims to help you speak up and out; present 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
- 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.
Dates: 16 & 18 Oct 2018 (Tue & Thurs of Reading Week)
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Room 302, 3/F, Main Building
Trainer: Ms Sophie Lowe
Language: English
Class size: 12 – 18
Fee: $150
Deposit: $100
About the trainer: Sophie graduated from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London) with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Drama, Applied Theatre and Education. She is currently teaching and developing workshops in Drama, Dance, Songs, Performances, Public Speaking, Trinity speech examinations, Poems and Radio Drama.
6. Effective Public Speaking (EPS1/18-19)
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 for 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: 23 & 30 Oct 2018 (Tue)
Time: 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Venue: Room G07, G/F, Main Building
Trainer: Mr. Robert Barber
Language: English
Class size: 15 – 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.