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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

MS

Jul 15, 2020

This is indeed a very good course for a beginner since it discusses all the ways of preparing and delivering a proper speech with necessary theoretical as well as practical classes and assignments.

AR

Oct 7, 2020

In this course we can gain the basics of public speaking and the ability to speak before the audience. Under guidance of the professor Matt Mc Garrity we can easily gain public speaking skills.

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By Ayesha P

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Jan 30, 2018

Thank you very much for the course. Enjoyed and learned alot

By Maria K

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Sep 14, 2017

It was very interesting and well organized , to my surprise!

By matias p

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Sep 13, 2020

Excellent course, I learned much more than what I expected.

By Shirley S

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Nov 22, 2021

I enjoyed the lectures and the course content. Thumbs up!

By adesola a

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Sep 19, 2022

I enjoyed and learnt greatly from participating in this.

By Samin Y A

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Nov 24, 2020

It was a wonderful course. I found it extremely helpful.

By Md.Milon I

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Jun 25, 2020

Really this course is very helpful for me. Thanks a lot.

By CHANDRAKANT T

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May 30, 2020

Excellent course by University of Washington thankyou...

By Dmytro R

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Dec 9, 2016

Nice! It was good but version two is way better! Thanks!

By Vugar G

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Oct 7, 2025

Very informative! The best PS course for the beginners!

By kushal s

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Jul 31, 2020

An awesome course to start your public speaking journey

By Abhiyanta M

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Jun 17, 2020

This course is very important. Very informative course.

By Ankit C

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Jun 12, 2020

The Faculty is amazing. His speaking style is pristine.

By Karthik R P

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Sep 21, 2019

Very good in terms of quality and clarity of the videos

By Ravichandra A

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Feb 17, 2018

Excellent course - lot of practical inputs for self imp

By Pamela V

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Dec 12, 2017

Very engaging course, I have learned a lot, I loved it!

By K. M F S

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Sep 6, 2021

Loved the whole course, very impressive and insightful

By Mohammed A S

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Sep 24, 2017

one of the best course which taught me public speaking

By Alex T

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Nov 9, 2022

very inpiring and very good introduction to the topic

By Mayra M G

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Aug 18, 2020

The course is very good. I loved the method of teach.

By Nipun T

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Apr 22, 2020

Really helpful and easy to access the course content.

By Alessio D

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Mar 22, 2017

Highly effective, easy to follow, clear instructions.

By Maggie H

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Feb 4, 2023

Very helpful to understand basic of public speaking.

By xxly.13

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Jan 9, 2023

This course really help me with my future. Thank you

By Dr. V S

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Aug 26, 2020

Overall very informative & knowledge gaining course.