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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

AO

Aug 16, 2020

This is such a great course! I had so much fun taking this course and gained significant skills as well. If you have public speaking apprehension like me, this is your go to course, trust me.

TG

May 22, 2018

A really good course. If you want to brush up on your public speaking skills, I highly suggest that you take this. I felt that Dr. McGarrity was an amazing teacher, and you will feel the same.

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By Irina Y

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Nov 5, 2020

Very helpful! Helped me in my interviews even

By Ria

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May 17, 2020

great course, very useful and I learned a lot

By Heather B

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Jul 13, 2020

Really good course and happy that I took it.

By Elena G

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Dec 4, 2019

It was a challenging and amazing experience.

By Sri S M S D

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Aug 28, 2020

Excellent course, thanks to the instructor.

By Dimitrios B

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Jul 1, 2020

Excellent course and an excellent Professor

By Huw T

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Apr 25, 2017

Thanks for a completely awesome course! :-)

By Htet S

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Oct 11, 2020

Instructor Dr. Matt McGarrity is the best.

By Sajia I

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Sep 29, 2020

I have learned so much from this course <3

By AVINASH R C

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Nov 7, 2019

this is the best online learning plateform

By Carla S S S

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Apr 4, 2017

This is one of the best courses I ever had

By Isabella N

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Sep 21, 2020

Loved this course! I highly recommend it.

By Guruprakash C

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Aug 3, 2020

Best course for learning public speaking.

By Laurent B

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Jun 29, 2020

My first MOOC. Very positively surprised.

By Andres G

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May 27, 2020

Totally awesome and teacher is very funny

By Mitanshu B

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May 18, 2020

Great Course, Got lot of things to learn

By Venu G

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Jan 3, 2025

I enjoyed the course and learned a lot.

By SAMRUDDHI B D

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Jul 8, 2020

The course was nice I like this course.

By LOHAR M D

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Nov 7, 2019

it is best learning on learning course

By Alexies A

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Nov 26, 2020

Great for a beginning speaker like me.

By Rafael Z L

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Sep 9, 2020

Loved the course! Thank you professor!

By Olowe A o

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Feb 15, 2020

Very interesting and expository course

By Alibek Z

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Dec 24, 2020

Author is really expert in his field!

By Alba D G A

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Dec 7, 2020

This course was amazing!! Thank you!!

By Shardul J

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Jul 27, 2020

Amazingly practical, engaging course.