2025 Summer Public Speaking and Debating Workshop

Au Academy will be holding a two-week public speaking and debating workshop in January 2025. It is strongly recommended to attend this workshop in-person however, online attendance is available. Students will learn to build and improve their public speaking and debating skills which are essential at school, university, work and beyond! The workshop aims to build their confidence in speech writing and speaking in front of an audience. Students will have the opportunity to practise their speaking skills as well as provide and receive constructive feedback to help them achieve their full potential.

We will cover the following areas:

• First Week (Public Speaking)
  • Speech structure
  • Language
  • Speech writing techniques
  • Voice modulation
  • Body language
  • How to prepare for impromptu public speaking competitions
• Second Week (Debating)
  • Structure of a debate
  • Persuasive language and writing techniques
  • Presenting effective rebuttals
  • How to prepare for impromptu debating competitions