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Mastering Your Public Speaking Skills

LANG-40027

Become a More Effective Public Speaker in English

 
Effective communication skills are essential for most professions and stages of careers. For those who speak English as another language, public speaking can be particularly challenging. This course is specifically designed for English language learners who want to improve their ability to speak confidently and clearly in public.
 
You will learn how increase your comfort level, confidence, and stage presence by focusing on common language challenges such as speed, volume, fluency, and pronunciation. Through targeted practice, you will identify your own areas for improvement and develop strategies to become a more articulate and effective public speaker in English.
 
In this course, you will review various types of public speaking and audiences, and focus on practical methods to clearly convey your ideas and opinions in English. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to refine your public speaking skills, or at the start of your career and looking to build your confidence, this course will provide you with the tools to succeed.

Course Information

In-Person
2.00 units
$334.00

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Section ID:

192003

Class type:

This is a traditional classroom setting.

All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 10/18/2025
  • 1st no meeting date: 11/27/2025

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
10/16/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
10/23/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
10/30/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
11/6/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
11/13/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
11/20/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
12/4/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
12/11/2025 Thu 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Room 445, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Erika Oda

Erika Oda
Erika, originally from Boston, has been teaching English as a Second Language since 2017. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an M.A. in TESOL from Biola University. Erika has taught students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, working with learners of all ages, from young children to college students and professionals. Her teaching journey has taken her overseas, where she taught from 2017-2022. Passionate about cultural immersion, she enjoys connecting with her students and learning about their unique stories. 
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