20 Speech courses in London

Course Duration: 8 weeks (40 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Communicate effectively and confidently in English in various contexts. 2. Expand vocabulary and improve grammar usage. 3. Develop listening skills to understand a variety of accents and speech patterns. 4. Enhance reading comprehension skills for different types of texts. 5. Write accurately and coherently for different purposes. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction and Assessment - Introduction to course objectives, expectations, and immersion techniques - Assessing participants' current English proficiency levels - Establishing individual learning goals and expectations Week 2: Speaking and Listening Skills - Developing conversational skills through role-plays, pair work, and group discussions - Listening activities to improve comprehension of different accents and speech speeds - Pronunciation drills and practice for accurate and fluent speech Week 3: Vocabulary Expansion - Building a wide range of vocabulary through contextualised exercises and activities - Strategies for effective vocabulary acquisition and retention - Vocabulary practice in various themes and topics Week 4: Grammar Review and Practice - Reviewing essential grammar structures and rules - Practice exercises and activities for applying grammar rules in context - Error correction and clarification of common grammar mistakes Week 5: Reading Comprehension - Developing reading skills through authentic texts, articles, and short stories - Strategies for improving reading speed and comprehension - Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and inferred meanings Week 6: Writing Skills - Improving writing skills for different purposes: emails, letters, reports, etc. - Practice exercises for organizing ideas, structuring paragraphs, and coherent writing - Peer editing and feedback for enhancing writing proficiency Week 7: Real-Life Simulations - Simulating real-life situations such as job interviews, meetings, and social interactions - Role-plays and interactive activities for practical application of language skills - Building confidence and fluency in using English in authentic contexts Week 8: Review and Final Evaluation - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Comprehensive review exercises for all language skills - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus serves as a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs, interests, and proficiency levels of the participants. The course may also include cultural immersion activities and field trips to enhance the language learning experience. You can opt in and out of different modules. 

This course aims to assist adult learners in improving their pronunciation skills and reducing their accents to enhance their overall communication in English. Through a variety of exercises and activities, participants will focus on specific sounds, stress patterns, intonation, and rhythm to develop clearer and more fluent speech. Course Duration: 10 weeks (20 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Identify and produce accurate sounds, stress patterns, and intonation in English. 2. Develop awareness of their own pronunciation challenges and strategies for improvement. 3. Reduce their native accent to improve overall intelligibility. 4. Enhance their listening skills and ability to distinguish between different sounds. 5. Increase their confidence in spoken English communication. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to Pronunciation and Accent Reduction - Assessing participants' pronunciation strengths and areas for improvement - Understanding the importance of pronunciation in effective communication - Introduction to key concepts: sounds, stress, intonation, and rhythm Week 2: Vowel Sounds - Identifying and producing English vowel sounds - Practice exercises and drills for accurate vowel pronunciation - Common pronunciation challenges and strategies for improvement Week 3: Consonant Sounds - Identifying and producing English consonant sounds - Focus on challenging consonant sounds and their correct articulation - Practice exercises and drills for accurate consonant pronunciation Week 4: Word Stress and Sentence Stress - Understanding the concept of stress and its role in English pronunciation - Practice exercises for placing stress on the correct syllables in words and sentences - Intonation patterns in different sentence types Week 5: Rhythm and Linking - Developing a sense of rhythm in English speech - Practice exercises for linking words together and maintaining flow - Awareness of connected speech phenomena Week 6: Intonation Patterns - Recognizing and producing different intonation patterns in English - Practice exercises for conveying meaning through intonation - Intonation in questions, statements, and emotions Week 7: Pronunciation of Commonly Mispronounced Words - Identification and correction of commonly mispronounced words - Practice exercises for improving pronunciation of specific words - Strategies for self-correction and continued improvement Week 8: Accent Reduction Techniques - Understanding the impact of native accents on English pronunciation - Techniques for reducing native accents and improving intelligibility - Practice exercises for adopting a more neutral accent Week 9: Listening Skills and Discrimination - Enhancing listening skills to better distinguish between sounds - Practice exercises for recognising and discriminating between similar sounds - Developing an ear for correct pronunciation through listening activities Week 10: Review and Fluency Practice - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Fluency practice exercises and activities - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus is a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs and preferences of the participants. You can opt in and out of different modules. 

This course aims to assist adult learners in improving their pronunciation skills and reducing their accents to enhance their overall communication in English. Through a variety of exercises and activities, participants will focus on specific sounds, stress patterns, intonation, and rhythm to develop clearer and more fluent speech. Course Duration: 10 weeks (20 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Identify and produce accurate sounds, stress patterns, and intonation in English. 2. Develop awareness of their own pronunciation challenges and strategies for improvement. 3. Reduce their native accent to improve overall intelligibility. 4. Enhance their listening skills and ability to distinguish between different sounds. 5. Increase their confidence in spoken English communication. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to Pronunciation and Accent Reduction - Assessing participants' pronunciation strengths and areas for improvement - Understanding the importance of pronunciation in effective communication - Introduction to key concepts: sounds, stress, intonation, and rhythm Week 2: Vowel Sounds - Identifying and producing English vowel sounds - Practice exercises and drills for accurate vowel pronunciation - Common pronunciation challenges and strategies for improvement Week 3: Consonant Sounds - Identifying and producing English consonant sounds - Focus on challenging consonant sounds and their correct articulation - Practice exercises and drills for accurate consonant pronunciation Week 4: Word Stress and Sentence Stress - Understanding the concept of stress and its role in English pronunciation - Practice exercises for placing stress on the correct syllables in words and sentences - Intonation patterns in different sentence types Week 5: Rhythm and Linking - Developing a sense of rhythm in English speech - Practice exercises for linking words together and maintaining flow - Awareness of connected speech phenomena Week 6: Intonation Patterns - Recognizing and producing different intonation patterns in English - Practice exercises for conveying meaning through intonation - Intonation in questions, statements, and emotions Week 7: Pronunciation of Commonly Mispronounced Words - Identification and correction of commonly mispronounced words - Practice exercises for improving pronunciation of specific words - Strategies for self-correction and continued improvement Week 8: Accent Reduction Techniques - Understanding the impact of native accents on English pronunciation - Techniques for reducing native accents and improving intelligibility - Practice exercises for adopting a more neutral accent Week 9: Listening Skills and Discrimination - Enhancing listening skills to better distinguish between sounds - Practice exercises for recognising and discriminating between similar sounds - Developing an ear for correct pronunciation through listening activities Week 10: Review and Fluency Practice - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Fluency practice exercises and activities - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus is a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs and preferences of the participants. You can opt in and out of different modules. 

Super fun, interactive educational baby and toddler music classes with live guitar. Independently run by mother and son, Tin Pan Annie Music have been the award winning proividers of pre-school music classes in South London for nearly 30 Years. Classes are carefully written and designed to super-charge all the developmental and social skills that participating in a live music class can bring. Young children react in such a positive way to live acoustic guitar accompaniment when their world is so full of so much pre-recorded sound. Expect lots of familiar songs and Tin Pan Harry originals, written to introduce children to the shape, timbre, dynamics and rhythm of music which are so important in the development of language and speech. As well as joining in by clapping, dancing and swaying, the children also participate with rhythm sticks, percussion, and silly scarves, Lots of bright colourful props and puppets appear from Tin Pan Annie’s toy box to bring each week’s theme to life, concentration and memory skills develops and their imagination soars. Classes are the highlight of your child's week and often the grown ups too.

This General English tutoring course is designed for adult learners who want to improve their overall English language proficiency. Participants will focus on developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a variety of everyday contexts. Through interactive activities, discussions, and authentic materials, learners will gain confidence and fluency in using English for both social and practical purposes. Course Duration: 12 weeks (48 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Communicate confidently and effectively in English in various everyday situations. 2. Expand vocabulary and improve language accuracy. 3. Develop listening skills to understand different accents and speech patterns. 4. Enhance reading comprehension skills for various types of texts. 5. Write accurately and coherently for different purposes. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction to General English - Introduction to course objectives, expectations, and methodology - Assessment of participants' current language proficiency and individual learning goals - Overview of key language skills and areas of focus Week 2: Speaking and Conversation Skills - Developing oral communication skills for everyday conversations - Role-plays and discussions on common topics and situations - Enhancing fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary in spoken English Week 3: Vocabulary Expansion - Expanding general vocabulary and idiomatic expressions - Exercises and activities to reinforce and practice new words and phrases - Incorporating vocabulary into oral and written communication Week 4: Grammar and Language Accuracy - Reviewing and reinforcing essential grammar rules and structures - Identification and correction of common errors in speaking and writing - Exercises and activities to improve language accuracy Week 5: Listening and Comprehension Skills - Developing listening skills to understand different accents and speech patterns - Authentic listening materials such as dialogues, podcasts, and videos - Strategies for understanding main ideas, details, and specific information Week 6: Reading and Comprehension Skills - Developing reading skills for different types of texts (articles, short stories, etc.) - Strategies for skimming, scanning, and understanding written information - Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and inferring meaning from context Week 7: Writing Skills: Emails and Messages - Improving writing skills for everyday correspondence (emails, messages, etc.) - Practice exercises for clarity, coherence, and appropriate tone - Polishing grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure in written communication Week 8: Writing Skills: Informal and Formal Writing - Developing writing skills for informal and formal purposes (letters, essays, etc.) - Techniques for organising ideas, supporting arguments, and expressing opinions - Practice exercises for clarity, coherence, and appropriate style in written communication Week 9: Pronunciation and Intonation - Developing clear and accurate pronunciation skills - Focus on individual sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns - Practice exercises and activities for improved spoken English Week 10: Everyday Practical English - Enhancing language skills for everyday practical situations (shopping, dining, etc.) - Role-plays and interactive exercises for real-life communication - Polishing conversational skills, expressions, and cultural understanding Week 11: Cultural Understanding and Communication - Understanding cultural nuances in English-speaking countries - Developing intercultural communication skills for effective interactions - Practising respectful and inclusive language in diverse environments Week 12: Review and Final Evaluation - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Comprehensive review exercises for all language skills - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus is a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs, interests, and proficiency levels of the participants. The course may also include additional topics or activities to cater to learners' specific goals or areas of interest.

EA/PA Excellence Workshop Live from London on the 25th of April 2024. Featuring Keynote speaker Reggie Love, former Special Assistant to 44th President of the USA, Barrack Obama. Panel featuring Sophie Chapman, assistant to Steven Bartlett entrepreneur, author, host of the diary of a CEO and youngest ever dragon on BBC's Dragon's Den, Victoria Wratten, CEO of the Executive & Personal Assistants Association. The workshop contains, panel talk, keynote talk and facilitation over key topics from Kate Wood over the course of the day.

This English for Specific Purposes (ESP) tutoring course is designed to cater to the specific language needs of adult learners in their professional or academic fields. Participants will focus on developing their communication skills in English within their specific area of expertise. Through targeted lessons, practical exercises, and industry-specific materials, learners will enhance their ability to effectively communicate in English within their professional or academic contexts.  Course Duration: 10 weeks (40 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Communicate confidently and effectively in English within their specific field. 2. Expand industry-specific vocabulary and terminology. 3. Develop listening skills to understand specialised language and accents. 4. Enhance reading comprehension skills for professional or academic texts. 5. Write accurately and coherently for specific purposes within their field. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction and Needs Analysis - Introduction to course objectives, expectations, and ESP methodology - Conducting a needs analysis to identify participants' specific language requirements - Establishing individual learning goals and expectations within their field of expertise Week 2: Speaking Skills for Specific Purposes - Developing effective oral communication skills for professional or academic contexts - Practicing role-plays, presentations, and discussions within participants' fields - Enhancing fluency and confidence in expressing ideas and opinions Week 3: Listening Skills for Specific Purposes - Developing listening skills to understand specialised language, accents, and speech patterns - Authentic listening materials related to participants' field of expertise - Strategies for effective note-taking and comprehension of specialised content Week 4: Vocabulary Expansion within Participants' Field - Expanding industry-specific vocabulary and terminology - Exercises and activities to reinforce and practice specialized vocabulary - Incorporating technical terms and jargon into spoken and written communication Week 5: Reading Comprehension for Professional/Academic Texts - Developing reading skills for professional or academic texts within participants' fields - Strategies for skimming, scanning, and understanding complex texts - Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and summarizing key information Week 6: Writing Skills for Specific Purposes - Improving writing skills for specific purposes within participants' field - Practice exercises for writing reports, proposals, academic papers, etc. - Enhancing clarity, coherence, and professional tone in written communication Week 7: Presentation and Public Speaking Skills - Developing effective presentation skills within participants' field - Techniques for organizing content, engaging the audience, and delivering impactful presentations - Practice sessions with feedback and guidance Week 8: Negotiation and Business Communication Skills - Enhancing negotiation and business communication skills for professional contexts - Role-plays and practical exercises for effective communication in meetings, negotiations, etc. - Polishing language and strategies for successful business interactions Week 9: Cross-Cultural Communication - Understanding cultural nuances and adapting communication styles within participants' field - Developing intercultural communication skills for international professional contexts - Practicing effective communication in multicultural environments Week 10: Review and Final Evaluation - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Comprehensive review exercises for all language skills within participants' field - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus serves as a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs, interests, and proficiency levels of the participants. The course may also include guest speakers or industry-specific field trips to provide further immersion and practical application of language skills.

Effective communication in the workplace is part and parcel of our daily lives, but not everyone is a natural.  Do you find it tough standing up in front of people? Does the thought of engaging with audiences in any setting fill you with anxiety? Is doing a remote video message to colleagues on Zoom or Teams a tough call? Do you do it regularly but need some professional guidance on whether it’s working? At CoComms we can improve every aspect of your performance and offer a range of tips and techniques to help manage these environments and keep your audience engaged and interested. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION TRAINING In a professional setting it’s vital to come across as dynamic, trustworthy, credible and real. You want people to trust you and in turn get behind your vision or plan or proposal. If you can achieve this you can improve your confidence, your engagement and your prospects. Our training is designed to hone your presentation skills so whether you are pitching for work, taking colleagues through change or speaking to a new audience, you can do it with a clarity and confidence that makes your messages clear and insightful. The training includes: * Perfecting your slides Working to produce a clean, easy to navigate slide deck that give logic and flow to your presentation. * Developing your storytelling We use our journalistic techniques to show you how to build a story to keep your audience engaged with a well-structured and entertaining presentation. * Calls to Action Make sure it is clear what you want to achieve and what you want from your audience. * Rehearse and Review We film and then playback a range of practical presentation exercises so we can review your performance and work to make any improvements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCE AND PANEL TRAINING The audience at a conference may be a captive one, but that doesn’t mean they are always listening and engaging with what you have to say. We can make sure your keynote speech or panel contribution is memorable, appreciated by your audience and beneficial to your business. Our training looks at preparing for and delivering a speech from start to finish and includes: * Defining your big ideas What is it you want to say and what do you want your audience to remember? * Develop your narrative and script How can you get across your message using storytelling. * Choosing the right language How vibrant and energised language can make the difference in your speech. * The tips and tricks to make sure your speech is memorable How vocabulary and delivery techniques ensure your words are heard. * Controlling the message How to deal with unhelpful questions and return to the main aspects of your story. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION TRAINING Engaging effectively with stakeholders with clarity and confidence can make all the difference to your relationships. A successful “town hall” meeting can win over your sceptics, convince those who are unsure and build a common goal between your business and stakeholders. Our stakeholder communication training prepares you for these vital meetings and includes: * Focusing the meeting We look at how to control the meeting so the important business is covered and how to prepare for any questions or comments you may receive. * Keep control of the conversation We teach you conversational techniques to focus on the main points without being too assertive or dismissive. * Rehearse and Review We use video and practical role-play exercises to assess your performance and look for ways to improve. * Breaking down the information We look at how to present facts and figures without overwhelming (or boring!) your audience. Our techniques will help you narrate the message in a clear and comprehensive way. * Making an impact Using our journalistic experience we will work with you to develop your presentation skills to make the biggest impact and demonstrate credibility and authority. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEO CALLS FOR BUSINESS The world has changed. Now is the time to ensure your business is changing too. Many in-person meetings, conferences, networking events and clients hosting are, for now, a thing of the past. These face-to-face interactions have been replaced by video calls, webinars and online events. So, how do you develop contacts, maintain relationships and manage your team in this new virtual world? How do you look and sound confident, be heard, and build trust  and credibility through a computer screen? At CoComms, we are online communications experts and our years of experience in broadcasting mean we understand how to engage a virtual audience. * Interactive and practical training We work with you through a variety of scenarios to analyse your performance on video calls. * Feedback on your performance We offer supportive, positive feedback and share our tried and tested techniques so you can improve. * Make Video Calls work for you Through our training you will become more confident, more productive and more dynamic on video calls. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT US If you have a query regarding any of our services or would like to book a consultation for free initial advice and guidance please get in touch

This course has a simple objective: to help gain appointments with potential clients. In most consultative selling situations clients won't commit to purchases over the telephone. This means setting up a meeting to discuss the options with them face-to-face. But getting 'face time' can be tricky. This practical workshop can help. Participants will acquire essential tools, skills and methods; discuss specific organisational issues; and identify areas for improvement. They will discover how to: * Increase their effectiveness through proper preparation * Construct attention-grabbing opening statements * Help potential clients feel comfortable agreeing to a meeting * Develop tactics for responding to difficult excuses and objections * Stress the benefits of a face-to-face consultation * Develop and enhance their questioning and listening skills * Prevent customers cancelling booked appointments 1 INTRODUCTION TO APPOINTMENT SETTING * Key trends that have changed the way people buy today - and will buy tomorrow * Why many sales people avoid picking up the phone * The difference that makes a difference - what makes a good appointment-maker? 2 BEFORE YOU PICK UP THE TELEPHONE * It all starts with a plan... * Who and what to focus our attention * How much research should we undertake and why? * Setting primary and secondary objectives 3 MAKING YOUR APPROACH * Key considerations * Every call is an opportunity - creating a positive mind-set * Using a structured approach * Using partnership language 4 GAINING AN INSIGHT INTO THE CUSTOMER'S NEEDS * How to quickly 'tune in' to your customers, so that you can serve them more easily * Developing speech patterns that put customers at their ease * Using effective questioning and listening skills * Finding and building pain points 5 DEALING WITH EXCUSES AND OBJECTIONS * Pre-empting potential excuses * Developing techniques for responding to client objections * Keeping the door open for future contact 6 SECURING THE APPOINTMENT * Selling the benefits of a consultancy meeting * Techniques for avoiding cancelled appointments * Gaining commitment 7 ACTION PLANS * Course summary and presentation of action plans

This very practical workshop has a simple objective: to help you prepare, design and deliver memorable and high-quality presentations. This programme will help you: * Use a proven, structured tool-kit when designing and developing presentations * Benefit from short cuts and best practice when designing and using Powerpoint presentations * Select the right information, examples, exercises and activities - and use them well * Prepare and structure a presentation or session appropriate to the audience, and to best achieve your objectives * Maintain audience or group interest * Develop and practise presentation skills to improve your voice tone, speech power and body language * Use practical methods to control nerves and anxiety - develop higher levels of confidence and credibility * Command a room, hold attention and create a high impact 1 INTRODUCTION * Personal objectives * Key messages and learning objectives of the workshop 2 PRESENTATION SKILLS * What does good look like? * Exercise: Characteristics of high/low impact presentations * Presenting yourself as a 'winner' * The energy / attitude model * Exercise: Being a winner 3 PREPARATION SKILLS - EIGHT STEPS TO PREPARING A GREAT PRESENTATION, PLUS POWERPOINT TIPS •The magic circle • How to 'assume the role' when presenting • The eight steps • Step 1 - develop your objectives - The five questions that you must answer before preparing your presentation - Defining your objectives and outcomes - Creating a first draft - Step 1 exercise • Step 2 - analyse your audience - Doing your homework: audience, event, venue - Developing a pre-event check-list - Methods and means for researching your audience - Step 2 exercise • Steps 3 and 4 - structure the main body of your presentation and state the main ideas - Ways to structure your presentation for maximum impact - Balancing and managing content and topics - Organising your information: 6 options and methods - Your 'one main point' and creating a 30-second summary - Steps 3 and 4 exercises • Step 5 - decide on supporting information, using the toolkit - Making your case convincing: ways to support your claims - Selecting and using relevant and interesting examples - Quotes, case studies and printed material - Presenting statistics, tables and graphs - Ways of maintaining visual interest - Transitions and links, creating a 'golden thread' - Step 5 exercise: Creating compelling stories and anecdotes 4 • Step 6 - create an effective 'opening' - Claiming the stage and creating a good first impression - The three most powerful ways of opening a presentation - The five elements of a strong opening - Step 6 exercise: Participants work individually to prepare an opening, focusing on personal introduction, and then deliver to the group, with structured feedback • Step 7 - develop transitions - Step 7 exercise / examples • Step 8 - create an effective close - Signalling and sign-posting; the importance of, and how to do it effectively - Five ways to close a presentation successfully - Step 8 exercise / examples • Presentation design and Powerpoint - An interactive review of participants' own real-life past presentations and advanced tips and techniques on using Powerpoint effectively 4 FACILITATION SKILLS * The three main types of group activity - triads, teams and main group * How to select the right activity, define the objectives, set it up and run the debrief * Using energisers - with examples * Exercise: Dealing with 'difficult' behaviours * Exercise: Working in triads, design and deliver 5 TIPS AND TRICKS: PRESENTATION AND FACILITATION * 10 reasons why facilitation fails * Five golden rules for success * Defining the session goals and the facilitation plan * Open and closed questions - why and when to use * Using a 'car park' to manage unresolved issues * Using AV aids - tips and tricks * Exercises: Including participants working in pairs to prepare a short section form of one of their own presentations 6 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER * Summary of key learning points * Action plan