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A valuable skill in itself, public speaking provides students with experience in research and writing. Confidence and self-esteem are also gained. Public speaking events are fun and exciting activities. They offer many opportunities for students to meet new people, exchange new ideas, challenge their abilities, and communicate in French with people other than their teachers. It also encourages critical thinking and allows students to take different approaches to the same project.
“Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace … (By participating in public speaking), you will:
* Learn to communicate more effectively
* Improve your presentation skills
* Increase your leadership potential
* Build your ability to motivate and persuade
* Reach your professional and personal goals
* Increase your self confidence.”
From www.toastmasters.org