Speaking circle for people who stammer

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  • Start Date: 14 Jan 2027
    End Date: 11 Feb 2027
    Thu (Evening): 18:00 - 20:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
    Course Code: XS210
    Tutors:  Jenny Yeatman
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £48.00 Concession £14.00
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Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £48.00 Concession £14.00

What is the course about?

Speaking circles are a powerful and unique way to work on becoming a more confident and effective speaker. They provide the opportunity to practise speaking to groups. Key components are being yourself, connecting with your audience and being fully listened to by a supportive group. In our experience people are often transformed by participating in one. The course is specifically for people who stammer/stutter or clutter wanting to develop their confidence speaking in a range of situations.

What will we cover?

Introductions
What is a Speaking Circle?
Standards of support
Guidelines for effective speaking
Guidelines for effective listening
Giving and receiving positive feedback
Opportunities to speak in front of the group

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

1. Be more confident talking in front of groups
2. Be yourself when speaking to a group
3. Have more confidence speaking spontaneously
4. Give an impromptu talk with ease
5. Give and receive positive feedback

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for anyone who wishes to develop their confidence talking in and to groups. No previous knowledge is necessary. You will already be able to follow verbal and written instructions and ask for clarification where necessary.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is primarily experiential. You will learn about giving talks and presentations through experiencing giving talks themselves in a positive non-judgemental environment. Handouts will be provided.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

None

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can choose to follow this course up with another course in the speech and drama department.

Jenny Yeatman
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.