Beginning Public Speaking
Ages 6–10 or students who don’t speak English as their first language
Introducing Beginning Public Speaking
Get your students started with speech using
our super-simple, user-friendly, no-experience-needed, easy-to-follow program.
Beginning Public Speaking features eight weekly video lessons for groups of students.
Registration now Open
About the Curriculum
Designed for
Classrooms with students ages 6 – 10 years or who don’t speak English as their first language
Course Length & Duration
8 weekly sessions
50 minutes each
Requirements
Reliable internet access for all instructors
Are your students in middle school? Reason to Speak is our intermediate curriculum for them!
High school? Try our Express curriculum especially for teens!
Course Syllabus
Week 1: orientation – explore the connection between caring for and speaking to your audience
Week 2: practice impromptu introductions
Week 3: deliver a story to connect with an audience
Week 4: use humor in public speaking
Week 5: reinforce speaking skills in limited-preparation situations
Week 6: use visual aids in a speech to inform
Week 7: appreciate the value in receiving coaching in public speaking and develop impromptu-speaking skills
Week 8: inform an audience by storytelling
Included Materials
- Editable invitation template to Group Presentation
- BPS song video (lyrics included too!)
- Editable completion certificate template
- 8-lesson online video course for the instructor
BPS Instructor Access
$77 per instructor
What's Included For Each Instructor
- Get access to your curriculum the same day you purchase in most cases
- Interact with the instructor materials and our global community in our secure online-learning Academy
- Join in twice-monthly support and connection video call
How to Determine How Many Instructors You Need
Our experience tells us that 6-12 students per instructor is ideal, depending on the age of your students.
Instruction Options
Your instructor Delivers Training
Basic Package
- Most affordable option
- You will instruct with the materials you purchased
- Sample worksheets are included for Beginning Public Speaking
- You can show all videos during your class meeting time via your instructor access
- Instructor access ends after 180 days
downloadable videos
Now you can
- watch your videos even when your wifi is unstable.
- use your BPS course in a location with no internet.
- rewatch videos again and again easily.
We’ve heard your requests and are delighted to offer downloadable BPS videos for only $47 and your agreement that you will not distribute them to others.
Printed Worksheets
- Easy download of print materials for each of your students
- Reinforces comprehension as students document what they learn throughout the course
- Cost-effective for groups
Get Started now — Only $77!
Purchase Instructor Access
You’ll have access to your curriculum for 180 days.
Purchase Printed Materials
After you purchase your curriculum, you’ll receive an email with details as to how to purchase student materials.
Instructors purchasing any student materials, your online access to curriculum is extended for an additional 180 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Any parent or teacher. It’s excellent for families or groups of any kind.
A. You are not required to, but it’s best if you can do this course with a group. Your children will need others to listen to their speeches and also to learn to listen to others. If you can find a one or two other families to do this with, you’ll find that the energy and support that result are well worth it.
A. You do it all yourself — we empower you, and you learn along with the students! The lesson plans, videos, and assignments are found in the online classroom. You’ll watch a video and then lead your students according to the instructions found there. Your students will present speeches according to the lesson plans and assignments that are given in the course.
A. You can meet with the group in your home or at a church or school — you can pick any time and day that meets your needs. You would set aside about an hour for the meeting. For online meetings, we’ve recently updated materials to include tools to help with making these good experiences for students.
A. You can use this with as many students as you like. In order to get access to the downloadable student workbook, you will purchase one download per student or a license for a group of students.
A. You will receive a confirmation email with directions for how to access the online curriculum through the ICC Academy. You’ll receive this the very day you purchase!
If you have more questions, please contact People Care at Lisa.McLean@iccinc.org
Updated 8.26.20
