Public Speaking Class

[mizarchivist]

A good indication of how it went was that at 5 when the class ended, I could have continued on in that overly chilled concrete block room. The instructor was energetic and interesting for the entire day. She clearly passed on some useful info, as I want to now pick apart every conversation I hear and all the ones in my head. I'm sure that's a good thing, but after a certain point, irritating. I would recommend the class even if you don't fear speaking to groups. I'm not particularly bothered by this (clearly proving my freakish nature yet further), but I am far from a pro. The bits I found myself working on most: vocal pauses (um, ah, aaaaand), preparing more for speaking to a group, structuring the discourse, and staying within a time limit. Lau Lapides from the Speech Improvement Company in Brookline, in case I've inspired anyone. Or BCAE.

Comments

[drwex]

Sounds great! I was very happy to have a chance to take a class like this many many years ago when I just starting my teaching forays.