Unlike many oral communication courses and textbooks, this course from the British Academy for Training and Development allocates ample time to explore the unique aspects of oral communication compared to written forms. It aims to equip trainees with the skills to prepare and deliver effective oral content. The course emphasizes understanding the key elements of conversational skills and developing clear, concise discussions that can be translated into academic assignments. To achieve this, it examines the principles of effective debate, preparing for discussions, and critically assessing speeches.

Speech is an essential art that engages both the mental and emotional aspects of individuals. Effective speech relies on carefully chosen words and a rich vocabulary, forming the foundation of good writing, regardless of the writing style or audience.

The British Academy for Training and Development provides this course for the following audience:

• Journalists, politicians, diplomats, managers, employees, business, sales staff.
• People who undergo public speeches and interviews, and regularly need to show up in their professional careers.
• Accountants, operations managers, lawyers, doctors, engineers, managers and key management staff of large organizations.

How will participants benefit from the course?

After completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Designing and delivering substantive discussions clearly.
• Designing and delivering media presentations clearly.
• Designing and presenting complex discussions convincingly.
• Speaking appropriately with confidence, intercept, move, and change the tone of voice.
• Evaluate and critique speeches with insight.

• Course overview and basic terms.
• Preparation of impromptu speeches.
• Giving sudden speeches.
• The basics of media discourse.
• Preparation of media / educational discourse.
• Delivering media speeches.
• Basics of persuasive speech.
• Preparation of persuasive speech.
• Delivering a persuasive speech