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Our program aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve English oral articulation<\/li>\n<li>Increase confidence level<\/li>\n<li>Develop planning, organization and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Expand communication and critical thinking<\/li>\n<li>Enhance social connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Improve English Oral articulation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Public Speaking enables students to engage with the language in an authentic way. Being able to pronounce, enunciate, and articulate the words that form their ideas will create speaker credibility and trust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fosters Critical Thinking<br \/>\n<\/strong>Public speaking is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking in kids. Having a strong speech or presentation demands careful analysis and organization of ideas, requiring them to verify information, evaluate sources, and build logical arguments. This process encourages them to think deeply about the topic and consider different perspectives. Ultimately, public speaking helps kids become better thinkers. These skills extend beyond the podium, helping in decision-making and problem-solving in various areas of life and for the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Enhances Academic Performance<br \/>\n<\/strong>Public Speaking teaches kids to think quickly, analyze problems, and develop strong critical thinking skills. It also improves logic, research, memory, and other essential abilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Develops Leadership Qualities<br \/>\n<\/strong>Public speaking teaches kids to take charge, think things through, and show they know a lot about a topic. These are all qualities of strong leaders and important in both social and academic contexts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Increases Social Awareness<br \/>\n<\/strong>Students learn about different cultures, beliefs, and ways of thinking. This can make them more understanding and caring towards others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepares for a Better Future<br \/>\n<\/strong>Teaching your child public speaking can be a great way to help them succeed. Learning to overcome fear is a big part of public speaking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Builds Confidence<br \/>\n<\/strong>Overcoming the fear of public speaking is a big achievement that can greatly increase self-confidence. It also helps students understand their own feelings and how to handle stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improves Communication Skills<br \/>\n<\/strong>The more children practice speaking in front of others, the better they\u2019ll become at expressing themselves. This isn\u2019t just about giving speeches; it helps with everyday conversations too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our program is tailored for different ages, building their speaking skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Word Crackers! (ages 6 <\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><strong> 9)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fridays, 3:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\n17.04.2026 until 24.07.2026<br \/>\n11 sessions: \u20ac 220,- \/ DAI-Members: \u20ac 198,-<br \/>\n<a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;t&#111;&#x3a;&#x73;p&#114;&#97;&#x63;&#x68;s&#99;&#x68;&#x75;l&#101;&#x40;&#x64;a&#105;&#45;&#x68;&#x65;i&#100;&#x65;&#x6c;b&#101;&#x72;&#x67;&#46;&#100;&#101;?subject=Register_Word Crackers\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let your child discover his own superpowers! Your child will turn into a little superhero in this class and learn how to speak with confidence. Through role play, fun games and improvisation techniques we develop our communication skills and discover how fun it is to speak in front of people.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Speech Strikers! (ages 10 \u2013 14)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fridays, 4:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\n17.04.2026 until 24.07.2026<br \/>\n11 sessions: \u20ac 220,- \/ DAI-Members: \u20ac 198,-<br \/>\n<a href=\"&#x6d;&#x61;&#x69;&#x6c;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x3a;&#x73;&#x70;&#x72;&#x61;&#x63;&#x68;&#x73;&#99;&#104;&#117;&#108;&#101;&#64;&#100;&#97;&#105;&#45;&#104;eidelber&#x67;&#x2e;&#x64;&#x65;?subject=Register_Speech Strikers\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Public speaking has a lot to do with overcoming fears. If your child is not confident facing a huge crowd, they can get over it by developing their public speaking skills. This program nurtures children\u2019s ability to speak persuasively and with confidence. Students learn how to apply their public speaking skills and adapt speeches while applying critical thinking skills. We focus on topics of international mindedness and global leadership, speaking respectfully and with confidence on both sides of debate topics.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Great Debaters (ages 15 <\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><strong> 18)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fridays, 5:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m.<br \/>\n17.04.2026 until 24.07.2026<br \/>\n11 sessions: \u20ac 220,- \/ DAI-Members: \u20ac 198,-<br \/>\n<a href=\"&#109;&#97;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;&#x3a;s&#112;&#x72;&#x61;c&#104;&#x73;c&#104;&#x75;&#x6c;e&#64;&#x64;&#x61;i&#45;&#x68;e&#105;&#x64;&#x65;l&#98;&#x65;&#x72;g&#46;&#x64;&#x65;?subject=Register_Great Debaters\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gifted speakers are born, and effective speakers are made. This introductory academic enrichment program is ideal for students who are or want to be on a debate team or are motivated to become star debaters in the context of Model United Nations or World Scholars international competitions. 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