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Beginner Online Weekly Classes
☻ New Student Beginner Elementary Class ☻

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Dates:
21 January 2023 - 30 April 2023
@once a week on Saturdays or Sundays
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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 to 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.
☻ ​This class is also open to those who have taken our summer elementary beginner camp or classes.
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Beginner Educational Class Options
Saturdays 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

(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 in this class should attend at least one tournament in speech by the end of the semester.)



Tuition: $750
$150 OFF early bird until 18 December 2022
Use code GSA150 at checkout


Note:
​There will be no class during Spring Break (11-12 March 2023)


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 classes
Please only register for this class if you are certain this is your correct experience level.
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Check our home page for the schedule!


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 
  • Home
  • About
    • Meet Our Coaches
    • Why Speech and Debate
    • What is Speech and Debate? >
      • Speech Events
      • Debate Events
    • Why Golden State Academy
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    • Tournament results
    • FAQ
  • Forms
  • Registration
    • MS/HS Spring 2023
    • Late MS/HS Spring 2023
    • Elementary Spring 2023
    • Private Coaching >
      • Speech Private Coaching
      • Debate Private Coaching
    • Elementary Summer 2023
    • Ohlone Summer 2023
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    • GSA Tournaments
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