COMMUNICATION
Chatterbox
LEVEL: PRELIMINARY
SUITABLE FOR: AGES 3-6
How better to improve your child’s communication skills than enrolling them in the ACA’s Chatterbox Club? Here they are heard and valued in a safe, creative space. Professional voice coaches give them the confidence to speak out, hold their ground and express themselves more effectively in a busy world. We introduce students to impromptu speaking, storytelling, vocal development, physical performance, poetry and more. It’s engaging, challenging and fun!
Learning Outcomes:
- Greater powers of concentration and expression
- Better listening skills and clearer speech
- More confidence with peers and adults
- Understanding of the importance of words
Class details:
- Level 1: Pre-Kindergarten
- Level 2: Kindergarten-Year Two
- 30-minute class, group or individual
- Opportunity for graded exam
Speak Easy 1
LEVEL: BEGINNER
SUITABLE FOR: YEAR 3 AND 4
Beginners are encouraged to take their first foray into public speaking, with guiding steps which are easy to digest and implement. The wrong experience can scare children away for life. That’s why we use positive feedback and nurturing learning techniques to show children that using their voice is lots of fun! Students start work on vital communication areas like personal presence, engaging voice work and spontaneous speaking.
Learning Outcomes:
- Clearer, more confident one-on-one speech
- Ability to both talk and listen in groups
- Better sharing and discussion with peers
- Using language in new ways
Class details:
- Tailored skill levels
- Targeted co-curricular tuition
- 30-minute class for group or individual
- Opportunity for graded exam
Speak Easy 2
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
SUITABLE FOR: YEAR 5 – 7
This is where students get a true grasp of communication fundamentals. Beyond give and take, they are introduced to the more complex areas of persuasive speaking, body language and effective use of visual and audio technology aids. They discover what makes them personally unique, uncover their strengths and learn to use them to their advantage. Voice coaches work closely with students to develop wide-ranging communication and presentation skills.
Learning Outcomes:
- Become more creative presenters
- Clearer, more persuasive use of language
- Greater ease and confidence in group discussions
- Enjoy sharing their opinions and voice
Class details:
- Tailored skill levels
- Targeted co-curricular tuition
- 30-minute class for group or individual
- Opportunity for graded exam
Speak Easy 3
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
SUITABLE FOR: YEARS 8 – 10
Early teenagers really start to excel in Speak Easy 3. Using multiple debating and public speaking techniques, they develop their personal style and expression. Students gain mastery of key skills including breathing techniques, correct posture, full articulation, clear speech and persuasive language. More comfortable in a range of different speaking roles, they can now embrace new forms of expression using body language and voice to optimum effect.
Learning Outcomes:
- Primed for Trinity College London exams
- Armed with a presentation ‘edge’
- Stand out in job interviews and assessments
- Transferable skills to boost any career
Class details:
- Tailored skill levels
- Targeted co-curricular tuition
- 30-minute class for group or individual
- Opportunity for graded exam
Effective Communication Diploma
LEVEL: PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
SUITABLE FOR: AGES 16+
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