Public Speaking 101

Ideas first, delivery second

This animated series starts from the premise that a speaker's ideas matter as much as how they are delivered, and it asks students to find, develop and share their best thinking. Language is presented as the tool that makes sharing possible, which gives the series a distinctive angle compared with delivery-focused programs.

Built for a classroom

The series comes from the TED-Ed Student Talks program, which provides customizable activities for teachers. It works well as self-study for a student, and it is also designed to support students sharing their ideas with one another.

Who will get the most from it

• Students preparing their first presentations
• Teachers looking for a ready-made speaking unit
• Anyone who wants to make their thinking clearer before speaking

Its 11 episodes are short enough to watch in a sitting, and the lessons on communication apply to speakers at any stage.