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Great Speakers Are Made, Not Born
The Belmont Parks & Recreation Department is offering a new public speaking class for students.
Because good communication is crucial to success in school and beyond, the is offering a new public speaking class for students ages 9-14.
"Informative Speech" will teach students the essentials of clear, effective presentation. Students will create a speech on a topic of their choice and learn to manage nervousness, develop research/organizational skills, and communicate effectively. Most importantly, students gain confidence.
This class includes detailed feedback, and professional coaches. Final speeches will be on DVD to take home.
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An overview of the program and sample activities of public speaking, debate and other classes will be available at a free open house on Sat. Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at the , Room D.
Public Speaking: Informative Speech Classes
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- Saturdays, Sept. 15 – Nov. 17 (10 classes)
- 1 – 2pm (Ages 9-10 years)
- 2:15-3:15 (Ages 11-14 years)
- Fee: $274 Belmont residents, $294 Non-residents
- Materials fee: $25
- Instructor: Communication Academy Staff
For more information, call Belmont Parks & Recreation Department at 650-595-7441, parksrec@belmont.gov, or go to www.belmont.gov.
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