Speaking Skills for University Success

As a student in an English-speaking university, you’ll need to speak in many situations, both formal and informal, planned and spontaneous. In this course, you’ll get advice for speaking in many different situations. You’ll learn how to prepare for an academic discussion with classmates and how to lead a discussion effectively. You’ll learn about how to work smoothly in group projects—a popular type of assignment in many university classes—and what to say in small talk with classmates or others. You’ll learn how to give an unplanned, impromptu speech and also how to plan and deliver a formal presentation in class. Speaking in any of these situations can be a bit intimidating, but if you know what to do and practice whenever the opportunity arises, it will become easier, and you can become a more confident and successful speaker

• Prepare for academic discussions with peers
• Lead discussions effectively
• Collaborate smoothly in group projects
• Deliver impromptu speeches
• Plan and deliver formal presentations

• No deep prior experience required
• Basic computer and internet skills helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities