Verbal Communication for Teens (14-17 years) | Advanced (30 hours)

Module 1: Telling Your Story with Impact

What we cover:

• Sharing a personal moment that shaped you

• Finding a voice that feels like you

• What it means to be “real” vs “too rehearsed”

• Using story to show who you are

• Making people feel something when you speak

Outcome: You’ll tell your story in a way that feels personal, honest, and sticks with your audience.
Activity: “My Defining Moment” — a short talk for a scholarship panel or interview.

Module 2: Talking Through Tough Stuff

What we cover:

• Asking good questions, not just answering

• How to guide a group conversation

• Talking through disagreements or tension

• Showing emotions without losing control

• Saying what you mean without making it worse

Outcome: You’ll handle real conversations—tough ones too—with calm, care, and direction.
Activity: Lead a team talk during a made-up school project meltdown.

Module 3: Explaining Ideas That Matter

What we cover:

• How to break down cause-and-effect clearly

• Talking about facts and research without boring people

• Using stats without sounding robotic

• Mixing logic with personality

• Knowing what your audience needs to understand

Outcome: You’ll speak on complex topics with both brain and voice.
Activity: Give a short talk on “What’s Causing Climate Change?” backed by real evidence.

Module 4: Learning to Argue, Respectfully

What we cover:

• Building a strong case from scratch

• How to poke holes in the other side—without being rude

• Using logic and style together

• Saying hard things in a smart way

• Practicing debates where it’s okay to push back

Outcome: You’ll argue your point with confidence, logic, and grace.
Activity: Debate: “AI is a Threat to Human Creativity” (yes, really go for it).

Module 5: Speaking with Drama & Heart

What we cover:

• Using silence and emotion like pros do

• Adding poetry and metaphor without sounding cheesy

• Acting out big ideas with real feeling

• Writing your own monologue that moves people

• Giving and getting honest feedback

Outcome: You’ll speak with emotion, rhythm, and real connection.
Activity: “Monologue Slam” — write and perform a solo that moves the room.

Module 6: Speaking Like a Leader

What we cover:

• Giving speeches that mix facts with heart

• Telling stories that also convince

• Using body language to show confidence

• Answering unexpected questions smoothly

• Pulling everything together in one final talk

Outcome: You’ll speak like someone who leads with clarity and vision.
Activity: Give your own TED-style talk: “The Change I Want to See.”