Public Speaking for non-native speakers
This is an online platform with practical materials for the Public Speaking Course participants
We meet in Moscow every Monday and Thursday evening (March 22 - April 22)
How to use this platform and what it is all about.
Connect to the heart, not the head
Session 1. Homework
Session 2. Homework
Session 3. Homework
Session 4. Homework
Session 5. Homework
Session 6. Homework
Session 7. Homework
Session 8. Homework
Session 9. Homework
Session 10. Homework
Session 6
Session 6. Replay
Session 7
Session 7. Replay
Session 8
Session 8. Replay
Session 9
Session 9. Replay
Session 10
Session 10. Replay
Olivia Fox
Jeff Bezos
Marie Forleo on Impact Theory
Advice for video calls and virtual presentations
Basic advice to practice your presentations
What is chunking?
What will happen if I stress words incorrectly?
Where do I go UP and DOWN in English?
More "Chunking" rules
The rhythm of English
Meryl Streep's speech. See how she chunks
TED Karaoke exercise. Instructions
Tips on doing the TED karaoke exercise
Let's do a reading task together. The 'Sesame street' experiment
A "Chunking" exercise with a video ad
The Standard North-American Pronunciation. Examples
Suits. Example of chunking (adding emotions)
God Damn it!
Chunks in informal conversations
A great exercise to improve your diction
She sells seashells...
Word Crimes
Types of business stories
A good start with a story. Example
Examples of good stories
Tell a story to sell your vision. Example
The Creative Power of Misfits (a story)
Alike... Tell the story
Metaphors. The basics
Examples of good metaphors
Metaphorically speaking
Metaphors and idioms that can spice up your speech
HOW TO DEVELOP IMPACTFUL METAPHORS (Example with sharks)
What makes your heart sing?
Brevity and the golf club metaphor
Sell it to me
What's "Authenticity"? The advice "Be yourself at work" doesn't always work in your favor.
The electricity metaphor. Jeff Bezos
Sales is just like Dating
ONE BIG IDEA
Practice formulating ONE BIG IDEA
Your own presentations
How to start a speech (Examples)
How to end your speech or show that you're finished speaking
Tips on structuring and preparing your presentation
When Presenting Graphs
How body language and charisma is not enough ... if you lack the BIG IDEA
Boring and predictable beginnings... Things NOT to say
How to start a presentation. Examples
Things NOT to say at the beginning of your speech. And what to say instead
Filler words...and what to say instead
A good example of ZERO filler words
Eliminating filler words.
Word Clouds
Correct word combinations
Grammar video (most non-native speakers misplace modifiers in their sentences)
Enjoyable grammar video lessons
Spelling & Articles
Context and pronunciation
How to reply to nosy & intrusive questions in English
What to say instead of "I don't know"
How to find the right synonyms
Words to say instead of very
Learn when you listen
An alternative to a TED KARAOKE exercise (for busy people)
Simplify your language
A vocabulary game (practice being attentive)
Videos
Read out loud
Video feedback
A video example with ready-to-use phrases
What's your archetype?
What is Community and how to use it
Sections of the curriculum will be updated as you move on in the course. By the end of the course, your library will be complete and you can do additional practical tasks for the next 6 months. Each participant will get personalized feedback on their work.