Speaking in front of a crowd, big or small, is a daunting task for most, yet it is one of the most important skills a person can master. With the right tools and techniques, public speaking can become not only a conquerable task but a rewarding experience.
Andrew Pudewa teaches Introduction to Public Speaking, a twelve-week video course designed to equip middle and high school students with the tools they need to become confident and competent public speakers.
Try the first two weeks of the course free in a completely digital format!
What students are saying.
“I now have the tools I need to write and memorize a speech effectively. Whereas before I didn't know the difference between an essay and a speech, now I know that a speech is more than a spoken paper. It is a three-dimensional experience that requires connection with the audience.” —Lydia
“I can say with confidence that the public speaking course has helped me tremendously. About six months after taking the course, I had to do some public speaking for a dual-credit class at our local community college, and I’ve never been so thankful for the skills that I learned through the IEW public speaking course! I got an A in the class!” —Madison
“IEW’s speech course is one of the only curriculums that would have ever made me comfortable delivering a speech. Feeling like I know how to do every step and do it well makes public speaking less stressful.” —Emily
“The main benefit for me in taking this course is that I learned how to speak in front of a group of people without showing that I am internally freaking out or forgetting every other word that I intended to say.” —Amy
“Since I have finished this course on public speaking, I have noticed that my vocabulary has improved, and in the case of speaking publicly, I have less anxiety and feel more confident in myself.” —Hunter
