Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

Shanghai Jiao Tong develops public speaking in English through preparation, script design and delivery. Prepared speeches connect with impromptu responses and questions from an audience. It suits learners who want to practice speaking for an occasion rather than treat fluency as simply reading a written script without hesitation.

What you will learn

• Prepare an audience-centered speech in English.
• Develop a script that supports spoken delivery.
• Practice impromptu speaking and answering questions.

Who this suits

Learners developing English public-speaking skills; preview the language demands and practice activities.

Before you enroll

Practice aloud and allow time to revise after feedback. A speaking technique needs to fit the audience, occasion and available time. Course completion is different from demonstrating the skill in a live setting, and improved confidence depends on practice rather than a promised immediate result.

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Put it into practice

Prepare a short fictional talk, ask someone to pose two unexpected questions, and review how clearly you answered without returning to the script.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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