Public Speaking & Communication Workshop for Students Singapore

Most students don't lack things to say. They lack the confidence and structure to say them well.

Whether it's presenting in class, speaking at a school assembly, representing their organisation at an event, or simply expressing themselves clearly in a group, many young people in Singapore hold back. Not because they have nothing to offer, but because nobody has ever given them a proven framework for communicating with confidence.

At Leaven Academy, we change that. Our public speaking and communication workshops give students the structure, the skills, and the self-awareness to find their voice, and use it.

You Don't Need an Accent to Speak Well

One of the most common misconceptions we encounter in Singapore is that speaking well means speaking with a particular accent. It does not. Confident, clear communication is not about sounding like someone else, it is about knowing how to use your own voice effectively.

We also address the reality of code-switching, the ability to move naturally between English and Singlish depending on context. Professional communication does not mean abandoning how you naturally speak. It means knowing when and how to adapt your communication style for different audiences and situations.

This is communication training that is real, relevant, and grounded in the Singapore experience.

Communication Is Physical And We Prove It

In one of our foundational exercises, students perform a simple nose-pinch test. By pinching their nostrils while speaking, they can instantly hear whether air is escaping through their nasal cavity, a sign of nasality that weakens vocal presence and authority.

When the soft palate is raised correctly, the voice becomes clearer, stronger and more resonant, without any artificial accent or affectation. Students are often stunned by the immediate difference in how they sound.

This is what makes our workshops different. We do not just tell students to "speak with confidence." We show them, physically and experientially, exactly what confident communication feels like in their own body, and give them the tools to reproduce it every time.

Two Communication Programmes. Built for Different Needs.

We offer two distinct communication programmes, each targeting a different dimension of how we connect with others. Both are grounded in Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle and fully customised to your school's cohort and objectives.

Interpersonal Communication

Best for: Students who need to build stronger one-on-one and group communication skills in everyday life and school settings

Communication does not begin on a stage. It begins in every conversation we have — with friends, teachers, teammates and colleagues. Interpersonal Communication builds the foundational skills students need to listen actively, express themselves clearly, and build strong relationships through everyday interaction.

This programme is particularly valuable for students who struggle with expressing themselves in group settings, students entering internships or work attachments, and cohorts where the school wants to build a stronger culture of open, respectful communication.

Module:

  • Conversational Skills

Public Speaking

Best for: Students who need to speak confidently in front of an audience — in school, at events, in competitions, or in the workplace

Public speaking is one of the most feared, and most valuable, skills a young person can develop. Our Public Speaking programme goes far beyond presentation tips. Students develop a complete toolkit for owning any stage, any audience, and any speaking situation, from a classroom presentation to a corporate internship pitch.

What makes this programme distinctive is its experiential, diagnostic approach. Students do not just learn about vocal technique, storytelling or audience engagement, they experience the difference these skills make in real time, through activities that make the learning impossible to forget.

Modules include:

  • Communication Fundamentals

  • Verbal Communication

  • Vocal Communication

  • Visual Communication

  • Overcoming Anxiety

  • Audience Engagement

  • Effective Visual Aids

  • Art of Storytelling

  • Impromptu Speech

  • Virtual Presentation

For Every Student Who Has Ever Held Back

Our communication workshops are delivered to a wide range of student groups across Singapore:

Student leaders: prefects, student councillors and CCA leaders who regularly speak to peers, teachers and external audiences

Whole cohorts: schools that want every student to develop foundational communication competencies

Internship cohorts: students on internship programmes who need to present confidently in professional workplace settings

Primary, secondary, JC, ITE and polytechnic students: we customise the content and delivery approach to suit any age group and level

Flexible Formats for Your School's Needs

Our communication programmes are available as:

  • Half-day workshops (3–4 hours): focused skill-building for a specific group or outcome

  • Multi-session programmes (e.g. 3 x 2-hour sessions): progressive development across a semester

  • Fully customised formats: designed around your school's calendar, cohort size, and communication objectives

All sessions are facilitated by experienced Leaven Academy trainers using in-house designed activities, diagnostic exercises and structured reflection.

Give Your Students the Gift of Their Own Voice

Leaven Academy has worked with over 100 educational institutions across Singapore. If you are looking for a communication workshop that goes beyond tips and tricks — one that creates real, lasting change in how your students express themselves — we would love to hear from you.

Contact us to discuss your school's communication goals and get a customised proposal.

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