Speaking Skills for University Success
Master essential speaking skills for academic success. Learn presentation techniques, group discussion, and impromptu speaking.
Master essential speaking skills for academic success. Learn presentation techniques, group discussion, and impromptu speaking.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Essential English for University Success Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Lead and participate in academic discussions effectively
Work successfully in group projects
Deliver engaging formal presentations
Master impromptu speaking situations
Use appropriate presentation techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.9 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on developing essential speaking skills for university success. Students learn how to participate effectively in academic discussions, work in group projects, and deliver formal presentations. The curriculum covers both formal and informal speaking situations, from small talk to prepared speeches. Topics include discussion leadership, impromptu speaking, presentation planning, slide design, and effective delivery techniques using voice and body language.
Successful Academic Discussions
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Informal Speaking
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Planning a Great Presentation
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Delivering a Great Presentation
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Experienced TEFL instructor and academic coordinator specializing in pronunciation at UC Irvine.
Marla Yoshida is an Academic Coordinator and TEFL instructor at the University of California, Irvine Extension International Programs. With a Master’s degree in Linguistics, she has over 25 years of experience teaching English as a second language in both the U.S. and Japan, along with teacher training in the U.S., Japan, and Korea. Marla has taught the Teaching Pronunciation Skills class in the TEFL certificate program at UC Irvine Extension for more than a decade and has worked with teachers from various countries, including Japan, Korea, Brazil, and Chile. She specializes in using visual and kinesthetic aids for teaching pronunciation and is the author of "Beyond Repeat After Me, Teaching Pronunciation to English Learners," published by TESOL Press.
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