The Newcastle Toastmasters Club will provide a Speechcraft public speaking short course in August and September, 2026.

You will practice techniques and skills, including:

Overcoming fears of public speaking
Structuring a speech
How to speak with purpose
Body language, gestures and eye contact
Vocal variety
Evaluating speeches - how and why
Visual aids - PowerPoint and beyond
Comedy and humour techniques
MC roles and hosting events
Presenting awards

These skills are relevant to:

Overcoming fears
Conquering nervousness
Projecting confidence
Job interviews
Panel appearances
Keynote speeches
Academic presentations
Leading teams, groups and communities
Providing encouraging, constructive feedback
Concise conversation methods for any situation
Discussing and answering impromptu questions

After great success in recent courses, The Newcastle Toastmasters Club will provide another quality public speaking short course in August and September 2026. Places are limited, so register now to join the first winter cohort.

Visit our website for further information.

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