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Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 3 – Maximising Climax)     Building Conflict can be a tedious process (as your child may discover from our previous article – Click to read: How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 2 – Crafting Conflicts)). One common misconception that most students […]

Powerful Presentations with PowerPoint – Slide Design & Delivery     Should I use slides? The debate on using slides for your presentation has been ongoing for a while now, with credible arguments for both positions. Those who firmly believe in the utility of slides emphasise the value-adding role they can give to your presentations. […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 2 – Crafting Conflicts)   Last week (click to read: “Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 1)”), we started the learning journey into unpacking the Story Curve for your child in crafting a powerful and compelling story. […]

Dealing with Missed Information & Misinformation – What if I Say the Wrong Thing?   This common question popped up again during one of our regular classes – what if I forget a line or say the wrong thing? We have all been there. No matter how thorough your preparation is, you never know when […]

That’s a Handful! How to Energise and Excite Your Audience With Your Hand Gestures   We like to think about the big picture when it comes to public speaking. What is the grand gesture? How do I stand out and appear bigger on stage? In doing so, we tend to ignore the small details that […]

Here’s Your Treasure Map – 3 Simple Methods to Structure Your Presentation   Having a clear, compelling and coherent structure is a fundamental pillar to a successful business presentation. For most of us, having the content to deliver is not a problem. There is usually a presentation objective or purpose – we can dive into […]

Sharpening Your Tools – How to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary Bank   Vocabulary is one of the pillars of your child’s success in their English Language examinations. It features in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the PSLE English Language format and is a crucial part in ensuring your child sounds confident and clear. […]

Boost Your Kid’s (Writing) Style – Understanding the Various Writing Styles     “My child is an introvert.” It is common for parents to ask us about their child’s personality as part of their public speaking training. Aside from the difference between general confidence and stage confidence, many of us do not think about a […]

Remember to Say, Thank You! Public Speaking Etiquette for the Young     Reunion occasions like Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Hari Raya, Deepavali may be around the corner (depending on the time you’re reading this article) and with that comes another set of amazing house-visiting, bulging red packets, and … many, many awkward conversations for […]