Learn how to deliver effective impromptu speeches through a combination of online classes and practice exercises.
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Understand the importance of impromptu speaking in the modern world
Effectively deal with on-the-spot speaking situations such as presentations, interview questions, or media interviews
Explore and learn from real examples of impromptu speaking
Review strategies for buying time when called on unexpectedly to speak
Overcome your fear of dealing with impromptu situations
Learn how to speak in difficult situations, even when you are unprepared
Practice and improve your impromptu speaking skills in an interactive exercise
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There are many occasions in both our professional and personal life when we are called on unexpectedly to deliver an impromptu speech. These situations offer us opportunities to influence others, inform customers or colleagues, and make an unforgettable impression - when done right.
This short course will give you the techniques to speak convincingly in these impromptu situations. Learn why impromptu speaking is so critical to your career, how to structure your words to give a clear and strong message, and what to do when you have no time to prepare and have to think on your feet.
This course is designed to help you quickly become a more effective and confident speaker in any impromptu situation.
For maximum learning, this includes interactive exercises in which you can practice your impromptu speaking skills.
This blended course is made up of three key parts to accelerate your learning:
Learn fundamental techniques and strategies for giving an impromptu speech through expert articles, example videos, and analysis.
After completing the classes, practice your impromptu skills and put them to the test with interactive exercises.
Every time you use a practice exercise, you'll receive instant feedback on your dialogue through AI. You can also play back your performance for self-evaluation.
Practice your impromptu speaking skills in the following exercises, which you can access directly through your web browser.
At the end of these exercises, you'll receive feedback on your performance, including on your pace of speaking, use of hesitation words, how confident you sounded, and more.
Practice speaking about random images which change every 30 seconds. Use stories, humor, or simply explain what you see in the image to fill the time.
Practice organizing your thoughts quickly by answering questions under time pressure with this exercise pioneered by Toastmasters.
Practice your debating skills on any topic with AI-powered avatars. You can select either a moderated or one-on-one debate.
A 10-minute guided training on how to deliver effective impromptu speeches, for work and personal related.
Develop your impromptu speaking skills with ChatGPT-powered avatars, who adapt to what you say in a dynamic and personalized way. Hone your skills through conversations and practice answering impromptu questions.
You'll be speaking about a variety of objects or topics to help you practice thinking on the spot, with no preparation beforehand.
You'll be under time pressure for both exercises - make sure you use your time appropriately.
Identify improvements you can make to your dialogue and verbal delivery by listening to yourself back and with automated feedback.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CPD Credits / Hours: 1
Certificate No: A032660