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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 Addanki S

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May 29, 2020

it boosts the inner confidence within me in speaking

By Perpetua A

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May 20, 2025

It is an exceptional course with wonderful contents

By Moutaz M M D

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Sep 9, 2021

One of my best courses I attended in my whole life.

By Sergii K

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Jan 30, 2025

Good course to develop your Public speaking skill.

By Tanuja K

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May 11, 2022

This course was very good,instructer was excellent

By JIDAPA

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Mar 4, 2021

Make me more understand how to be a better speaker

By Chin P

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Jan 4, 2021

Great course. Highly encouraged for any discipline

By Bryan J P

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Nov 17, 2020

muy buen curso y definitivamente si ayuda bastante

By Pedro A M R

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Feb 17, 2020

Good course to improve the public speaking skills!

By Christy O

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Nov 1, 2017

great course. it has really been helpful thank you

By M F

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Jun 10, 2020

I loved this course!!! The Instructor is awesome!

By Subhamoy C

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Mar 26, 2023

Great course, the instructor is really wonderful

By Mohammad. S

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Sep 17, 2021

best course for improving public speaking skills

By Emilly V T O

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Jul 19, 2021

Ótimo curso! Me ajudou demais a me desenvolver.

By JOSHUA N N

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Nov 13, 2020

A very good course for aspiring public speakers

By Nicola F

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Sep 28, 2020

Very well done and detailed. highly recommended

By Vaishnavi b

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Jul 13, 2020

Very nice explanation must enroll this course .

By Dr A D

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Jan 11, 2021

Quite useful , helped me a lot for improvement

By Nafisaka

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Jun 27, 2020

Indeed it was a very effective online classes.

By Peeyush k

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May 14, 2020

Instructor is one of the best ones on coursera

By Sylvie M

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May 13, 2020

Easy to understand class that taught me a lot!

By Rocco B

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Oct 21, 2019

Great course: very useful and well structured.

By aman g

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Oct 6, 2019

Great course for beginners of public speaking.

By Daniel L

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Mar 14, 2023

Great introductory course to public speaking.

By Ammar Y H H

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Jul 20, 2021

Thanks Mr matt mcgaritty Im only 10 years old