The importance of public speaking
Public speaking is a vital skill that applies to many aspects of life, from professional to personal development. If mastered, the art of public speaking yields numerous benefits that extend beyond the podium. Some of the benefits include:
Critical Thinking:
Engaging in public speaking hones one's ability to think critically. Speakers must organize their thoughts logically, anticipate counterarguments, and present their ideas persuasively. This process enhances analytical skills and promotes a deeper understanding of the subject.
Language Proficiency:
Regular practice of public speaking enhances language skills by fostering a stronger command of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, which are crucial for effective communication. Additionally, public speaking improves rhetorical delivery and cultivates powerful diction.
Communicative Skills:
Public speaking enhances overall communicative abilities. It requires clarity of expression, proper body language, and the ability to connect with an audience. These skills are crucial for successful interpersonal interactions and leadership development.
Confidence:
Public speaking builds confidence. Overcoming the fear of speaking in front of an audience and successfully delivering a speech boosts self-esteem and promotes a positive self-image.
Global Citizenship:
Effective public speaking fosters global citizenship. It enables individuals to share their ideas and perspectives on international platforms, promoting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
What We Offer
We recognize the transformative power of public speaking and offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with these essential skills.
Public Speaking Level-up Curriculum: Our cumulative curriculum is designed to build a solid foundation through weekly sessions. Each course is structured to enhance speaking abilities progressively.
Semester Courses: These are carefully crafted to provide continuous improvement over an extended period. Week-by-week drills ensure that students develop a strong foundation in public speaking.
Summer/Winter Camps: These intensive and immersive programs provide a concentrated learning atmosphere, allowing students to make significant progress quickly.
TED Talk Series: By incorporating selected TED Talk videos, we ensure that students learn from speech masterpieces. This series is divided into different levels to cater to varying proficiencies. We offer three different courses within our TED Talk Series.
TED Talk Junior: Focuses on fundamental skills and building confidence in young speakers. Students learn the basic skills necessary to craft and deliver a TED Talk on a topic of their choosing.
TED Talk Senior: Emphasizes advanced techniques and the development of a personal speaking style. This second course teaches Monroe’s Motivated Sequence to help guide students toward writing a logical and captivating TED Talk on a topic of their choice.
TED Talk Special Topics: Covers specialized topics and unique aspects of public speaking, providing a comprehensive understanding of various styles and formats. This course focuses more on storytelling and utilizes different topics about stories and how to tell a story to guide the students toward sharing their own stories.
Impromptu Speaking: This course highlights the importance of being able to improvise on any topic. It particularly benefits real-life situations and standardized language testing, such as TOEFL and IELTS spoken tests. The course is designed to improve quick thinking and spontaneous communication skills.
Extemporaneous Speaking: Extemporaneous speaking differs from impromptu in that it involves more preparation time and focuses on delivering well-structured speeches on current event topics. This course helps students develop the ability to articulate their thoughts on current affairs and relevant issues, enhancing their global perspective.
At Logic Bird, we believe public speaking is more than just a skill—it's a pathway to personal growth and life-long learning. Our courses are designed to provide students with the tools they need to succeed in a globalized world, fostering not only proficient speakers but confident and critical thinkers.