Public Speaking Course

ByCity Academy

Communication

Beginner

A beginner-level small-group course covering speech structure, vocal delivery, body language, nerves and audience questions.

About this course

Participants explore how to organise presentations for larger audiences, develop a communication style that feels authentic, and use vocal techniques for clear projection. The course also covers body language, managing nerves, and responding to questions or interruptions. Teaching takes place through exercises in a small group, with coaching and feedback used to develop delivery skills. The focus is on public speaking to audiences of 20 or more, rather than smaller-scale presentations such as team meetings or client pitches.

What you'll learn

  • Structure presentations for larger audiences
  • Use vocal techniques to project and communicate clearly
  • Apply body language to strengthen delivery
  • Manage nerves when speaking publicly
  • Develop an authentic communication style
  • Handle questions and interruptions during a presentation

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners as well as learners with some previous presenting experience. It involves participating in exercises within a small group and receiving coaching and feedback on public speaking for audiences of 20 or more.

  • Suitable for learners with no previous presenting experience
  • Designed for public speaking to larger audiences rather than small-group presentations
  • Maximum group size of eight participants

Class teacher

Where this course runs

City Academy

London's leading performing arts academy

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Upcoming classes

7 classes

Selected date

Fri 20 Nov 2026

10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

£395

Photoion Studio, Waterloo

Louise FitzgeraldClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Wed 27 Jan 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Communication team

    £395

  • Thu 4 Feb 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

    Photoion Studio, Waterloo

    Communication team

    £395

  • Wed 3 Mar 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

    Photoion Studio, Waterloo

    Communication team

    £395

  • Thu 15 Apr 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

    Photoion Studio, Waterloo

    Communication team

    £395

  • Mon 10 May 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

    Photoion Studio, Waterloo

    Communication team

    £395

  • Thu 10 Jun 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 1 day

    Photoion Studio, Waterloo

    Communication team

    £395

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
27 Jan 2027
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
One-day class1 day
CityAcademy VoiceTutors
City AcademyFarringdon
£395.00
4 Feb 2027
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
One-day class1 day
CityAcademy VoiceTutors
Photoion StudioWaterloo
£395.00
3 Mar 2027
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
One-day class1 day
CityAcademy VoiceTutors
Photoion StudioWaterloo
£395.00
15 Apr 2027
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
One-day class1 day
CityAcademy VoiceTutors
Photoion StudioWaterloo
£395.00
10 May 2027
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
One-day class1 day
CityAcademy VoiceTutors
Photoion StudioWaterloo
£395.00
10 Jun 2027
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
One-day class1 day
CityAcademy VoiceTutors
Photoion StudioWaterloo
£395.00
  • Fri 20 Nov, 10:00 - 16:00

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    1 day
    Photoion Studio
    1 dayFri 10:00£395
    LouiseFitzgeraldPhotoion Studio
    LouiseFitzgerald
    £395
  • Wed 27 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayWed 10:00£395
    CityAcademy VoiceTutorsCity Academy
    CityAcademy Voice
    £395
  • Thu 4 Feb, 10:00 - 16:00

    1 day
    Photoion Studio
    1 dayThu 10:00£395
    CityAcademy VoiceTutorsPhotoion Studio
    CityAcademy Voice
    £395
  • Wed 3 Mar, 10:00 - 16:00

    1 day
    Photoion Studio
    1 dayWed 10:00£395
    CityAcademy VoiceTutorsPhotoion Studio
    CityAcademy Voice
    £395
  • Thu 15 Apr, 10:00 - 16:00

    1 day
    Photoion Studio
    1 dayThu 10:00£395
    CityAcademy VoiceTutorsPhotoion Studio
    CityAcademy Voice
    £395
  • Mon 10 May, 10:00 - 16:00

    1 day
    Photoion Studio
    1 dayMon 10:00£395
    CityAcademy VoiceTutorsPhotoion Studio
    CityAcademy Voice
    £395
  • Thu 10 Jun, 10:00 - 16:00

    1 day
    Photoion Studio
    1 dayThu 10:00£395
    CityAcademy VoiceTutorsPhotoion Studio
    CityAcademy Voice
    £395

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