Our practical Public Speaking course has been designed by expert presentation and communication trainers to help you deliver a speech with clarity and confidence.
You'll learn handy tips to manage your nerves, structure your content and last a lasting impact on your audience. Learn the core skills of Public Speaking in our small, group courses through fun, engaging and eye-opening exercises.
In our public speaking classes, you'll learn to addresses to larger audiences of 20+. If you are interested in developing skills for addressing smaller audiences like team meetings and client pitches then our Presentation Skills course is the perfect fit.
Clients include Microsoft, YouTube, DEFRA, Hampshire County Council and Unilever.
Course content
Throughout the course, our expert tutors will help you build on your existing skills in a supportive group setting.
You will learn to:
- Structure engaging presentations that pack a punch
- Embrace a unique style of communication authentic to you
- Use effective strategies for delivering to larger audiences of 20+
- Develop vocal skills to deliver a message with clarity and confidence
- Manage nerves to feel at ease
- Enhance personal gravitas with body language skills
- Train your voice to project to a larger audience with clarity
- Handle Q&A and interruptions
Duration
1 Day
Level
Suitable for complete beginners through to those with some prior presenting experience.
Group size
Maximum of 8 participants to ensure personalised coaching and feedback
Studio
Central London studio
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 Mar 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £355.50
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| 4 Jun 2026 | Thu | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Jul 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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What our students say
"The course was brilliant! The tutor was superb, bursting with expertise, enthusiasm and energy.
The course was choc full of content, lots of things I'd been wondering about and loads to take away. A really positive learning experience."
Tom, Public Speaking
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 Mar 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £355.50
10% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | Thu | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Jul 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Sep 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Nov 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 20 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Kate Montague | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £355.50
10% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 4 Jun 2026 | Thu | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | Louise Fitzgerald | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 30 Sep 2026 | Wed | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 20 Nov 2026 | Fri | 10:00-16:00 | 1 day | City Academy Voice Tutors | Photoion Studio, Waterloo | £395.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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Photoion Studio, Waterloo
14 Lower Marsh
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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