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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Public Speaking by University of Washington

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About the Course

This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting....

Top reviews

CG

Sep 7, 2020

Excellent teacher, the way he explains every topic makes easy to understand all the course. The quizzes are challenging and help to reinforce the lessons. I learned a lot, thank you very much.

HH

Aug 5, 2020

Thank you Dr Matt for great course indeed. I enjoy it very much. In fact, there so much information and tips that we can get to become a good speaker. Once again, Thanks Dr Matt.

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By JUSTIN C N

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Mar 23, 2019

The course is interesting, informative and can easily be assimilated.

By Harleen k

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Jan 29, 2025

Its very useful course..really like it. Thank you sir for guiding us

By Dmitri

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Feb 3, 2021

Super cool and detailed course! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FINANCIAL AID!

By Sarah R

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Apr 17, 2020

Enjoyed that course more than I expected to. looking at doing more.

By Christoph M

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May 25, 2018

Very helpful, very comprehensive, sometimes even very entertaining.

By Ruth P

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Jun 13, 2017

Very well structured. Great information. Lots of practice! Loved it

By Jean

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Jul 3, 2024

Excellent course, helped me deliver a speech using all the points.

By James T

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Feb 9, 2021

Very good course. I am much more confident with my speech ability.

By Anukul C

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Sep 20, 2020

Recommended course. It is very useful and teacher is so energetic.

By Yuliia S

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May 6, 2017

Must have course for everyone on my opinion. Wery good lector tho.

By Rawson G H

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Aug 6, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Loved the way it was structured.

By Vijay K

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Jul 31, 2021

This was great achievement for me to upgrade my self by doing job

By vikas s

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May 25, 2020

This is a very good to enhance your skills .Matt sir is excellent

By Mariyam Y A H

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Feb 25, 2021

I had a great and valuable time spending in the course.Thank you

By Pablo O

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May 18, 2020

Excelente Course

Has all the information I need to get me started

By Muhammad I

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Aug 14, 2019

Excellent course. Helped my overcome many problems in my speech.

By Elías S M

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Nov 29, 2020

Muy buen curso, un profesor chingon y contenido realmente útil.

By Dr. A G

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Jan 23, 2022

Excellent insight in to an effective public speaking....!!!!!!

By Vilma E P Q

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Aug 27, 2020

Excellent course, with a great amount of theory and practice.

By AFFAN S P

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Aug 9, 2020

This not the end, I'm gonna take more public speaking courses.

By Munojat I

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Jul 14, 2020

got a great dela of experience. thank you for amazing course

By isabella b c c

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Jun 22, 2020

The course is incredible and the professor is so

charismatic

By Rohan B

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Oct 26, 2019

It was really a nice course I really liked it and enjoyed it.

By sophio s

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Apr 20, 2022

Good practice, great materials are provided from the course.

By Md. S I

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Jul 18, 2020

This is a very good course to develop public speaking skill.