Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Public Speaking by University of Washington
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RC
Apr 14, 2021
Great introductory course which pushes you to actually practice what you learn. The lectures are interesting and well structured, the assignments require an effort but are not overwhelming.
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.
226 - 250 of 721 Reviews for Introduction to Public Speaking
By Adweit G
•Feb 18, 2020
Amazing course! It helped me manage my stage fright by giving me methods and tips. It also told me how to construct a good speech.
By Laimut� P
•Nov 27, 2020
Incredible! For me it was a big challenge because of my English, but thanks for excellent lectures. Now I will be more confidant.
By Andrés F M R
•Jul 9, 2020
The teacher is really good and funny, I would like to have teachers like him in every class I take. He is, also, extremely clear.
By Andrea H
•Mar 1, 2017
This course was fantastic, it covered all of my public speaking questions and has really helped me be a better presenter at work.
By Juwel R
•Jun 19, 2017
The course adds a new perspective on my thoughts to public speaking, and I am happy that I enrolled in this course. Thanks Matt!
By Rohit M
•Feb 18, 2021
This course was very helpful for me. I enjoyed how Matt taught the structure and have already incorporated it into my practice.
By Diwakar K
•May 9, 2020
Course is designed well but few more speech assignments could have been included as we know practice is key to public speaking.
By Jethro G
•Mar 26, 2017
A very vital tool in business. I don't know know what took me so long to discover the course. It's the core of every business .
By KELSEY M C T G
•Sep 9, 2020
Each weak you will learn from teory to practice, lessons are great. It really helped me to improve my public speaking skills.
By Matthew A
•Mar 28, 2021
One of my steps in becoming a good speaker. Quality job and course work looking forward to other courses. Thanks, Coursera.
By Ana C M
•Feb 15, 2018
Definitely gives you the fundamentals on how to write a speech and how to use your body language, tone of voice and posture.
By Flore D
•Oct 10, 2017
The course is very useful, and the teacher is an outstanding speaker : you'll learn a lot from watching him speak. Thanks !
By Nancy M
•Jan 21, 2021
A great course to help structure speeches, reduce nervousness and provide tips to become a more effective public speaker.
By Jung P
•Aug 5, 2024
incredible content and materials from Matt, may be one of the most useful skills I learned in such short period of time.
By Christopher C
•Dec 3, 2020
Dr. Matt McGarrity, is an excellent lecturer and this course is a must have regardless of your field of study/expertise.
By Alejandra F F Z
•Nov 13, 2020
Excellent course, everything was perfectly designed. The resources, all the examples, and the assignments help me a lot.
By Tanmay M
•Feb 6, 2018
It's a really amazing course for people interested in speaking well in public and moving the audiences with their speech
By Caroline M
•May 15, 2025
Matt is a really engaging and easy to listen to teacher. The content really helped with insights on my public speaking.
By Sachin S D
•Feb 3, 2022
This is a great course , You should go for it blind eye if you are searching for small but good Public Speaking course.
By Mahmood A M A
•Jan 5, 2022
The course was fantastic , Really helped me improve my public speaking skills and the instructor is an absolute genius
By Eddah K
•Jan 8, 2021
I loved every minute of my learning. The lecturer was great and gave practical exercises. He made the training fun too.
By Ricky C
•Jul 5, 2021
Overall is amazing, except for the grading system. Many people were giving not so helpful feedbacks to my assignments.
By Sarah L C
•Mar 8, 2021
Great course. Teacher explains everything really well and as you are required to record videos it gives grat practice.
By Deleted A
•Aug 13, 2020
Very good diversity training to be grading how other students from different nations and backgrounds write and speak.
By Shyam P
•Nov 14, 2016
Excellent. Using the model given in this course and applying them with practice will ensure that you will come a bet