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Speak Brave, Tell Stories, Pitch Ideas
Created by Shaunak Ghosh
You will learn how to speak clearly in front of your class, use confident body language, and tell stories people remember. You will also practice calm ways to handle nerves, answer questions, and build a short demo day pitch with a clear problem and solution.
Requirements
- Basic comfort speaking in full sentences
- Know what an audience is (people listening)
- Basic story idea: beginning, middle, end
- Basic feelings words (nervous, proud, worried)
What you'll learn
- Explain what public speaking is and why it helps your audience learn.
- Choose a clear audience and goal, then plan a talk that fits them.
- Use quick stage-fright tools to calm your body before speaking.
Learning path
12 modules • Each builds on the previous one
1
Public Speaking: What and Why
Public speaking means sharing your ideas out loud to a group. You will learn why it matters at school and for demo days, and what makes a presentation easy to follow.
1 video5 min
2
Know Your Audience and Goal
Before you speak, decide who you are talking to and what you want them to know, feel, or do. This helps you choose the best words and examples.
1 video4 min
3
Beat Stage Fright with Tricks
Stage fright is a worried feeling before speaking. You will learn simple tricks to calm your body and brain so you can start strong.
1 video4 min
4
Use Clear, Strong Speaking Voice
A strong voice is not shouting—it is speaking clearly, at a good speed, with helpful pauses. This helps everyone understand you.
1 video4 min
5
Body Language That Looks Confident
Your body helps your words. You will practice posture, eye contact, and hand gestures that show you are ready and respectful.
1 video5 min
6
Simple Talk Structure: Start Middle End
A great talk is like a path with signs. You will learn how to organize ideas into a beginning, middle, and end so people can follow along.
1 video5 min
7
Great Openers and Strong Endings
The first and last parts are the most remembered. You will learn easy ways to start (a question, a surprising fact) and end (a summary, a thank-you).
1 video4 min
8
Tell a Story People Remember
Stories make people care. You will learn a simple story plan (character, problem, steps, solution) and how to add a few key details.
1 video8 min
9
Use Notes and Visuals Wisely
Notes and pictures can help you remember and help the audience learn. You will practice using cue cards, posters, or slides without turning your back.
2 videos9 min
10
Practice, Time It, Get Feedback
Practice is how speakers get better. You will learn short practice routines, how to time yourself, and how to use kind, helpful feedback.
2 videos7 min
11
Answer Questions Calmly and Clearly
After you present, people may ask questions. You will learn how to listen, pause, answer in one or two sentences, and say 'I’m not sure yet' if needed.
1 video4 min
12
Demo Day Pitch: Problem and Solution
A pitch is a short talk that explains a problem and how your project helps. You will build a simple demo day pitch for Alpha-style demo days: what it is, who it helps, and why it matters.
1 video5 min
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Modules12
Duration59 min
Science-backed learning
In-video quizzes and scaffolded content to maximize retention.
Key concepts
What Public Speaking Is And Why It MattersChoosing An Audience And A Clear GoalCalming Stage Fright With Body Tools