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 and media training workshops for 30+ years. Walker has trained: • Presidents and Prime Ministers • U.S. Senators and Members of Parliament • Nobel Peace Prize winners • Super Bowl champions • Miss Universe winners • CEOs and senior executives around the world His book, Secret to Foolproof Presentations, was a USA Today #1 Bestseller and also appeared on The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller lists. TJ is a frequent network news communications analyst and has made more than 2,000 appearances on major outlets including: CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera, NPR, SiriusXM, Fox Business, HLN, and others. In 2009, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the most talk show appearances in a 24-hour period. A Global Leader in Presentation Skills Training: TJ Walker is one of the most prolific producers of online presentation and media training courses in the world, with: • 200+ specialized online, in-person, and blended courses • 2.1 Million students worldwide • Learners in 172 countries His additional books include: • Media Training A-Z • Media Training Success He also produces daily public speaking training content through his platform, TJ Walker – Speak to Influence. Academic Background: • Merit Scholar, Duke University • Graduated magna cum laude • Lecturer and trainer at Yale, Columbia, and Princeton What Industry Leaders Say: “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, 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 “It's important to get your message out in a clear and concise way. TJ gives specific strategies to help you succeed.” — Jeff Winteroff, Winteroff Securities

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