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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Public Speaking by University of Washington

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About the Course

This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting....

Top reviews

EA

Feb 27, 2017

This course is great. You simply learn a lot in an easy way. The teacher is really good and knows how to teach and engage you in the lessons. I am looking forward to next courses in the specialization

AJ

Jun 5, 2020

Excellent course for who are starting to speak in public or who are already a public speaker, no matter you join this course to get more tools & ideas to make your speech interesting to the audience.

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By Peeyush k

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May 14, 2020

Instructor is one of the best ones on coursera

By Sylvie M

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May 13, 2020

Easy to understand class that taught me a lot!

By Rocco B

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Oct 21, 2019

Great course: very useful and well structured.

By aman g

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Oct 6, 2019

Great course for beginners of public speaking.

By Daniel L

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Mar 14, 2023

Great introductory course to public speaking.

By Ammar Y H H

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Jul 20, 2021

Thanks Mr matt mcgaritty Im only 10 years old

By Irina Y

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Nov 5, 2020

Very helpful! Helped me in my interviews even

By Ria

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May 17, 2020

great course, very useful and I learned a lot

By Heather B

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Jul 13, 2020

Really good course and happy that I took it.

By Elena G

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Dec 4, 2019

It was a challenging and amazing experience.

By Sri S M S D

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Aug 28, 2020

Excellent course, thanks to the instructor.

By Dimitrios B

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Jul 1, 2020

Excellent course and an excellent Professor

By Huw T

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Apr 25, 2017

Thanks for a completely awesome course! :-)

By Htet S

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Oct 11, 2020

Instructor Dr. Matt McGarrity is the best.

By Sajia I

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Sep 29, 2020

I have learned so much from this course <3

By AVINASH R C

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Nov 7, 2019

this is the best online learning plateform

By Carla S S S

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Apr 4, 2017

This is one of the best courses I ever had

By Isabella N

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Sep 21, 2020

Loved this course! I highly recommend it.

By Guruprakash C

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Aug 3, 2020

Best course for learning public speaking.

By Laurent B

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Jun 29, 2020

My first MOOC. Very positively surprised.

By Andres G

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May 27, 2020

Totally awesome and teacher is very funny

By Mitanshu B

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May 18, 2020

Great Course, Got lot of things to learn

By SAMRUDDHI B D

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Jul 8, 2020

The course was nice I like this course.

By LOHAR M D

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Nov 7, 2019

it is best learning on learning course

By Alexies A

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Nov 26, 2020

Great for a beginning speaker like me.