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Public Speaking Class for 6-8th Grade Students

With #1 Nationally Ranked Speech and Debate Team, Young Genius

Young Genius, Speech and Debate Academy is opening a new Public Speaking, Congressional Debate class for 6-8th grade students on Sunday, October 30th, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00am at our Saratoga office: 14375 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA.Public Speaking, Congressional Debate classes focus on developing such skills as persuasive speaking, active listening, critical thinking, accurate and extensive note taking and cross examination.The goal of Public Speaking, Congressional Debate class is to simulate the U.S. Congress by debating issues of current interest. The competitive format is 8-10 students in a room delivering speeches and asking questions of each other. In class students will also be preparing for competitions held around the Bay Area.Click HERE to registration for Public Speaking, Congressional Debate 2016-2017 school year classes.If you have any question please email us at: info@younggenius.org 408-384-2419 or 650-563-4261.

Click HERE to read more about Young Genius, the strongest Speech & Debate program in the country.

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