Speakers Clubs

This is probably the most obvious way to learn. You will be among others that have the same desires and concerns as you. There are several organisations that have speaking clubs throughout the country.

Toastmasters
The Association of Speakers Clubs
International Training in Communication
Speaking Circles
plus many independent clubs

Night Classes

Many local authorities run night classes through the colleges and universities that are a good starting point.

The Voluntary Sector

SpeakersBank is an organisation of professional trainers that aim their talents at those in charities, offering highly subsideised training.

Commercial Training Courses

People who make their living training people to pseak in public have to be good. This can be very usefui when you have a specific requirement that you want to address within a short period of time.

There are many and varied courses across the UK.

If you can get your company to sponsor you, a useful approach is to start with professional trainers and then find a good place to practice - e.g. a speaking club

Distance Learning & Knowledge Products

There are many good books, audio and video tapes and now CDs and DVDs.

These can be used a useful starting position or to supplement other learning activities.

Details about the above and more can be found in the Resources section on this web site.