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Beginner Online Weekly Classes
☻ New Student Beginner Elementary Class ☻

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Dates:
September 19-December 20, 2020
@once a week on Saturday or Sunday
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8 students max per class


Class Description and Goal:
This is an introductory class to public speaking and debate. The goal of this class is for all students to gain a basic understanding of the activity in a fun and positive environment. Though the class teaches both speech and debate, this class places a greater emphasis on speech than debate (75% Speech, 25% Debate) This class is designed assuming that the student has not taken any speech and debate classes before and will cover the basics of public speaking including, but not limited to:
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☻ Body language, vocal variety, tone, and eye contact
☻ Speech writing, research, and memorization
☻ Basics of argumentation, cross examination, and case writing
☻ Listening and being a respectful audience member to others


Pre-Requisites:
☻ ​This weekly class is designed for students with little to no experience in speech and debate.
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Beginner Educational Class Options
Saturdays* 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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Students in this class will be encouraged to compete but it won't be required.


Beginner Competitive Class Options
Sundays 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 

Students should attend at least one tournament in speech by the end of the semester.


Tuition: $600 

*classes may conflict with competition dates, keep that in mind when making your choice for class. Missed class for competition can be made up on another date/time or by watching recording of class of that day.

Note:
​There will be no class on the week of Thanksgiving (November 28th & 29th).

We will accept the first 8 students who enroll in each class and waitlist the rest until we confirm another instructor.
I have read and understand everything and want to register for the beginner elementary classes
Please only register for this class if you are certain this is your correct experience level.
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School year Hours

M-F: 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm 
Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Telephone

510-270-8480
510-470-0531

Email (preferred)

For more info email us at: info@tgsastaff.com

Locations

Fremont: 200 Brown Rd #201, Fremont, CA 94539

Cupertino: 20432 Silverado Avenue Suite 211, Cupertino, CA 95014

Aborn Institute: 2804 Riedel Road, San Jose, CA 95135 

Loving Tree Academy: 36601 Newark Blvd, #83, Newark, CA 94560
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