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Skills for Speaking Effectively: The Art of Speaking
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelThis free online public speaking course teaches you about the art of effective public speaking. Have you ever seen an amazing public speaker who draws your attention like a magnet? Do you ever wish you could have a talent like that? Public speaking is a learned talent which anyone can pick up with enough time and patience. In this course, you will learn public speaking skills which help you impress your friends, colleagues, and business partners.
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Skills for Speaking Effectively: The Art of Speaking
Learning effective public speaking skills and positive body language can be easy with this free online course.
This free online public speaking course teaches you about the art of effective public speaking. Have you ever seen an amazing public speaker who draws your attention like a magnet? Do you ever wish you could have a talent like that? Public speaking is a learned talent which anyone can pick up with enough time and patience. In this course, you will learn public speaking skills which help you impress your friends, colleagues, and business partners.
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Module 16 Lessons
The Art of Speaking
In this module you will be introduced to the art of speaking. You will first learn about the ways that meaning is encoded through verbal and nonverbal symbols. You will also learn how the meanings of words are created by people, their experiences, and education.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to the Art of Speaking
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3.Encoding Meaning Using Verbal and Nonverbal Symbols
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4.Encoding Meaning by Using Verbal Symbols
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5.How Words Work
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6.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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