Our three stage pathway for beginners
Through a range of in person and online public speaking classes
Stage 1: Building Passion
We believe that in order to get the best out of our students we first need to inspire a passion within them.
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Our beginner classes use fun games-based learning techniques that nurture an interest in debating and public speaking, making our classes something that students look forward to.
Stage 2: Inspire Confidence
Once our students start developing an interest in public speaking, we encourage them to regularly practice speaking in front of audiences in a way that incrementally develops their confidence.
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Many of our parents notice immediate improvements in their child's demeanour after joining Speakers' Corner.
Stage 3: Developing Skills
Equipped with a passion for debating and a strong sense of confidence, we begin teaching our students more sophisticated skills in argumentation and presentation.
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We find that our students are quickly eager to develop their skills through increasingly advanced exercises as they move through our curriculum.
Hear from our coaches
Our coaches explain why we love teaching debating and public speaking
What do our students learn?
Our learning-outcomes focussed curriculum has been designed by globally recognised debating and public speaking educators.
Expression
Outcome 1: articulate ideas clearly and project voice​
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Outcome 2: eliminate verbal crutches like 'um' or 'ah'
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Outcome 3: master pace, tone and emphasis
Structure
Outcome 1: Logically express practical arguments
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Outcome 2: Logically express principled arguments
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Outcome 3: Order rebuttals to ideas clearly
Knowledge
Outcome 1: Master the various forms of arguments
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Outcome 2: Learn about global affairs
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Outcome 3: Think on the fly and brainstorm ideas quickly
Trial our classes through fun holiday camps or jump straight into our weekly classes
With free trial classes available
VOICES OF SUCCESS: WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
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How do I enrol into a class?You can use our 'click to enrol' or 'express interest' buttons to find a suitable class for you. Once we have your details, and you have selected the program that suits you, our team will reach out to you directly to finalise details and provide you with a payment link.
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How do i choose which program is best for me?The short answer is that regardless of your skill level, we have the right program for you. For in-term classes: You can select classes based on your skill level. Beginner classes are ideal for students who have never done any debating or public speaking before. Don't worry though, before your first lesson, our team will share a free webinar on the basics of debating that you can review in your own time! Intermediate classes are designed for students who understand the basics of debating. Advanced classes are for students who are regularly debating for their school team. For holiday courses, for beginners we recommend our 3 in 1 courses or our Speaking Skills Assignment Success program. These courses will teach you core skills in debating and public speaking in a fun and engaging environment. For intermediate and advanced students who have a bit of experience in debating, our debating camps are the best option.
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How do the zoom classes work?Many of our weekly speaking classes are run over zoom. This is so that our students don't need to rush from school to another location to practice debating. Our coaches have extensive experience coaching over zoom, and our zoom platform is equipped with apps to gauge and improve student engagement. However, our students all get regular chances to participate in in-person debating through our weekend mini tournaments hosted throughout the year, and through our in person holiday camps.
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I still have questions - how do I get in touch with you?You can email us at admin@speakerscornerau.com We can also be contacted via WhatsApp, WeChat or other social media. You can find all of our contact details here
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How do you ensure class quality?Speakers' Corner is one of the only debating academies in Australia run by elite university debaters. That means that our leadership team is qualified to hand-pick the best coaches in Australia, and oversee a high quality program. Our coaches are often drawn from leading university debating societies, and are equipped with globally recognised teaching resources.
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How much do classes cost?The pricing of our classes depends on the length and duration of the class. We take payment by the term, and our classes usually start from $30/hr + GST for zoom classes and $36/hr +GST for in person classes. However, you can always request a free trial to test our class before committing! Our pricing for our holiday programs also varies. You can always email admin@speakerscornerau.com if you have any queries.