“Your ideas are big, but your voice is small? We’ll fix that.”
Stop fearing crowds. Learn to speak in church, meetings, interviews, and in front of customers. Voice control, body language, how to answer questions without shaking.
Result: Stand up and speak. Teachers will pick you. Bosses will trust you. People will listen to you.
Anyone shy but wants confidence to talk in public functions?
Anyone worried about how to face an interview? Research has found out that 70% of interviews are failed due to poor speaking. Many leaders fail to communicate on various public functions due to lack of relevant points that suit the functions. Others end up boring the congregation. If you’re there, just join public speaking course at Pas Vocational Institute Kagadi. 1 month only you will be sorted.
1 Month Course Outline for Public Speaking & Confidence
COURSE TITLE: PUBLIC SPEAKING & CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Duration: 1 Month Intensive / 2 Months Evening
Entry: P7 + ability to speak basic English/Luganda/ Runyoro
COURSE OUTLINE – 7 MODULES
MODULE 1: FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING – 3 Days
- What is Public Speaking? Why fear kills opportunity
- Benefits: Jobs, interviews, church, politics, business
- 3 enemies of a speaker: Fear, Filler words “um/eh”, Fast speech
- Institute rules and voice warm-up exercises daily
MODULE 2: VOICE, BODY & MIND CONTROL – 5 Days
- Voice projection: How to speak so back row hears you
- Breathing, posses, and tone variation – “Don’t be a radio monotone”
- Body language: Posture, eye contact, hand gestures, walking on stage
- Mind control: Kill stage fright with “3-3-3 rule” – 3 deep breaths, 3 seconds pause, 3 smiles
- Daily drill: Tongue twisters in English and Runyoro/ Luganda
MODULE 3: SPEECH STRUCTURE – 5 Days
- The 3-part formula: Hook → Body → Closing
- 5 stunning openings: Question, Story, Shock, Quote, Bold statement
- Organizing ideas: Main point and 3 supporting points only
- Powerful closings: Call to action, Quote, Summary
- Practice: Write 2-minute speech on “Why I joined Pas Vocational”
MODULE 4: TYPES OF SPEECHES – 6 Days
- Informative: Teach something – “How to wash hands properly”
- Persuasive: Convince people – “Why buy from our shop”
- Ceremonial: Vote of thanks, welcoming guest, introducing speaker
- Impromptu: Speak 1 minute with no preparation – “My village”
- Interview speech: “Tell us about yourself” for jobs
- Practice: Each student delivers all 5 types
MODULE 5: HANDLING AUDIENCE & TOOLS – 4 Days
- Reading audience: Bored, confused, angry faces
- Handling questions and hostile people and interruptions
- Use of microphone, pointer, chalkboard, projector
- Dealing with mistakes: “Forget words? Pause, smile, continue”
MODULE 6: ENGLISH AND RUNYAKITARA FOR SPEAKING – 4 Days
- Clear pronunciation: Common mistakes Ugandans make
- Storytelling skills: Make people laugh + cry
- Use of proverbs, quotes, local examples for Kagadi audience
- Code-switching: When to use local language vs English
MODULE 7: FINAL PRESENTATIONS AND ASSESSMENT – 5 Days
- Each student prepares 5-minute speech + delivers to class
- Peer grading and teacher feedback – “2 stars + 1 wish” method
- Video recording: Students watch themselves to improve
- Mock interview and Mock church announcement
- Graduation speech by best student and certificate
TEACHING METHOD = 80% PRACTICE
- Daily 10-min talk: Every student must stand daily. No hiding
- Mirror and Phone practice: Record themselves at home
- Outdoor speeches: Class speeches under tree, at school assembly
- Guest day: Invite LC1, pastor, headteacher to judge final speeches
GRADING
- Class participation + daily talks: 30%
- Assignments + speech outlines: 20%
- Final 5-min speech + interview: 50%
Total: 32 training days = 1 month, 2hrs/day
3 SELLING POINTS for marketing:
- “Stop fearing interviews” – We train you to speak first
- “Speak in church, LC meetings, jobs” – Real life skills
- “Certificate + Confidence in 30 days” – Fast results