Course Description

Public Speaking to Foreign Audiences

In this "Public Speaking to Foreign Audiences" course you will learn how to deliver speeches, presentations, PowerPoints and other talks to people in foreign countries or to people who don't share your native language. There are special challenges when speaking to audiences that don't speak your language or who don't have the same understanding of your language as a native speaker. With proper preparation and planning, it is possible to increase your odds of conveying your messages in a memorable way, even with people who don't share your language.

This course will help you look comfortable and confident, speak in an understandable way, and have your message remembered by foreign audiences. It will also include many advanced techniques to master the arts of public speaking, presenting, keynote speaking, pitching, and PowerPoint Presenting.

President, Media Training Worldwide

TJ Walker

TJ Walker is the founder of Media Training Worldwide and has been conducting public speaking training workshops and seminars since 1984. Walker has trained Presidents of countries, Prime Ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Super Bowl winners, U.S. Senators, Miss Universes and Members of Parliament.His book, "Secret to Foolproof Presentations" was a USA Today #1 Bestseller, as well as a Wall Street Journal, and Business Week Bestseller.  A frequent network news communications analyst, Walker has made more than 2000 network TV and radio appearances on CBS, ABC, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera, NBC, CCTV, Fox Business, HLN, TrueTV, Comedy Central, Sirius and NPR.In 2009, Walker entered the Guinness Book Of World Records for most talk show appearances ever in a 24 hour period. Yearly, Walker has more than a quarter of a million views of his public speaking tips videos on social media platforms.Walker is also the author of "Media Training A-Z" and "Media Training Success." Walker is also the producer/host The Facebook Page "TJ Walker - Speak to Influence" a source of daily public speaking training videos, tips and inspiration. He is also a past president of the National Speakers Association, New York City.Walker is the most prolific producer of presentation skills online training courses in the world, with more than 100 separate courses. He has more than 50,000 students enrolled from 172 countries.Walker was a merit scholar at Duke University where he graduated magna cum laude. He has lectured or conducted trainings at Yale University, Columbia University and Princeton University.***“TJ Walker’s single-minded devotion to presentation has made him the #1 expert for executives seeking guidance on speaking to the public and media.” Bob Bowdon, Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg Television“TJ Walker is the leading media trainer in the world.” Stu Miller, Viacom News Producer“The world’s leading presentation and media training firm.” Gregg Jarrett, Fox News Channel Anchor“To break through the cluttered media environment, it's important to get your message out in a clear and concise way. TJ knows how to do it and gives you the tips to succeed."

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • Overview

  • 2

    The Speech

    • Prep

    • Culture

    • Speak Slowly

    • Handouts

    • Fundamentals and Stories

    • Working the Room

    • Video Record and Test

  • 3

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion

    • Feedback

  • 4

    Bonus Reading

    • Secrets to Foolproof Presentations

    • Public Speaking Success

  • 5

    Fundamentals to All Good Presentations, Foreign and Domestic

    • Intro

    • Goals

    • Stories

    • PowerPoint

    • Video Practice

    • More Concluding Thoughts