How this course works
The chapters and lessons below are the fixed course structure. When you start, LearnLive teaches each lesson interactively and adapts examples, pacing, and questions to you.
Complete syllabus
Every chapter and lesson
- 01
Chapter 1 · 3 lessons
Foundations of Public Speaking
- 1.1
The communication process
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can explain the key components of the communication process.
- Define the communication process and its importance in public speaking.
- Identify the sender, message, receiver, feedback, and context in communication.
- Discuss how noise can affect the communication process.
- 1.2
Managing speech anxiety
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify strategies to manage speech anxiety effectively.
- Define speech anxiety and its common causes.
- Explore techniques such as deep breathing and visualization to reduce anxiety.
- Discuss the importance of preparation and practice in overcoming anxiety.
- 1.3
Listening & audience analysis
9 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can analyze your audience to enhance your speech effectiveness.
- Define audience analysis and its significance in public speaking.
- Identify different audience demographics and their impact on speech content.
- Discuss methods for gathering information about your audience.
- 1.1
- 02
Chapter 2 · 3 lessons
Preparing the Speech
- 2.1
Topic & purpose
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and articulate the topic and purpose of your speech.
- Define the topic of your speech clearly.
- Establish the purpose: to inform, persuade, or entertain.
- Understand the importance of aligning the topic with the audience's interests.
- 2.2
Research & support
9 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can gather and evaluate research to support your speech.
- Identify credible sources for research.
- Learn how to gather supporting evidence effectively.
- Understand the importance of integrating research into your speech.
- 2.3
Organizing the speech
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can organize your speech in a coherent and logical manner.
- Learn different organizational patterns (e.g., chronological, topical).
- Understand how to create an outline for your speech.
- Practice arranging main points and supporting details logically.
- 2.1
- 03
Chapter 3 · 3 lessons
Delivering the Speech
- 3.1
Outlining
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can create a structured outline for your speech.
- Understand the purpose of outlining in speech preparation.
- Identify the main components of a speech outline: introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Learn how to organize ideas logically and coherently in an outline.
- 3.2
Language & style
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can effectively use language and style to enhance your speech.
- Define language and style in the context of public speaking.
- Explore different rhetorical devices and their effects on an audience.
- Learn how to adapt language and style to suit different audiences and purposes.
- 3.3
Delivery & practice
9 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can demonstrate effective delivery techniques through practice.
- Understand the importance of delivery in public speaking.
- Identify key delivery techniques such as voice modulation, body language, and eye contact.
- Engage in practice sessions to refine delivery skills.
- 3.1
- 04
Chapter 4 · 3 lessons
Informative Speaking
- 4.1
Presentation aids
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can identify and utilize various presentation aids to enhance your informative speech.
- Define presentation aids and their purpose in public speaking.
- Identify different types of presentation aids (e.g., slides, handouts, props).
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using presentation aids.
- Explain how to effectively integrate presentation aids into a speech.
- 4.2
The informative speech
9 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can construct and deliver an informative speech that effectively conveys information to your audience.
- Define informative speech and its key characteristics.
- Identify the components of an informative speech (e.g., introduction, body, conclusion).
- Discuss strategies for organizing information clearly and logically.
- Explain the importance of audience analysis in informative speaking.
- 4.3
Speaking to teach
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can apply teaching techniques to effectively communicate information in an informative speech.
- Define the concept of speaking to teach and its significance in informative speaking.
- Identify different teaching methods that can be applied in speeches.
- Discuss how to engage the audience and facilitate learning during a speech.
- Explain the importance of clarity and simplicity in teaching through speaking.
- 4.1
- 05
Chapter 5 · 3 lessons
Persuasive Speaking
- 5.1
Principles of persuasion
9 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can understand the fundamental principles of persuasion.
- Define persuasion and its importance in public speaking.
- Identify the key elements of persuasive communication.
- Explain the role of audience analysis in persuasion.
- Discuss ethical considerations in persuasive speaking.
- 5.2
The persuasive speech
9 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can create and deliver an effective persuasive speech.
- Outline the structure of a persuasive speech.
- Identify techniques for engaging and persuading an audience.
- Practice delivering a persuasive speech with appropriate body language and vocal variety.
- 5.3
Special-occasion speaking
8 min · Quick check
Lesson goal: By the end you can effectively speak at special occasions with a persuasive element.
- Define special-occasion speaking and its unique characteristics.
- Identify different types of special-occasion speeches.
- Discuss how to incorporate persuasive elements into special-occasion speeches.
- 5.1