The SVPSO Intro to Debate Coaching class was a great experience! The way they taught us the fundamentals of debate was effective. I learned how to research, build strong arguments, and speak confidently in front of others. The best part was how they encouraged us to practice and improve our skills. It's not just about theory; they help you become a better debater. I'd recommend this class to anyone interested in debate - you'll learn a lot and have fun doing it!

    It was a great class. I really enjoyed it. I have never done any speeches and thought it was really difficult. But after these classes, I understood how great and enjoyable it is to express your thoughts. Thank you. 

In this class, I overcame my fear of public speaking and discovered its value in self-expression and self-discovery. Engaging topics like "How to Improve Our Schools" provided fresh perspectives, while supportive teachers offered constructive feedback that fostered growth without overwhelming me. Though nervousness persists, I've gained strategies to manage it and am now reinvigorated in my passion for public speaking.

The Silicon Valley Public Speaking Program's Oral Interpretation class was super cool! It helped me become a better storyteller and feel more confident when speaking in front of others.

I enjoyed this class a lot. Out of 5 stars, I would rate it 4.8 stars. This class has motivated me immensely to engage in public speaking. This class has instilled in me the confidence to be brave and speak my thoughts even when I did not have adequate preparation time.

I have learned much about researching topics and feel more comfortable debating various topics. Public speaking is important for me to express my feelings and thoughts.

 The Program Oral Interpretation class was awesome! I loved how it helped me improve my storytelling skills and confidence. The best part was performing different pieces and bringing them to life. I'd recommend this class to anyone who wants to have fun while becoming a better speaker. It's a win-win!

I'd totally recommend the Humorous Interpretation speech class to other middle schoolers because it's a cool addition to your speech and debate practice. It's not just about being less nervous; it's about having more fun in the whole speech and debate scene.

But what's even cooler is how it makes typically boring school stuff, like writing, grammar, speech and debate, public speaking, and vocabulary, surprisingly fun. So yeah, I'd say go for it, not just for the academic stuff but because it's genuinely a blast.

Participating in the Congressional Debate was an incredible experience! It felt empowering to emulate real members of Congress, debating bills and resolutions with my peers.

This class tremendously helped me with techniques to author speeches faster and how to debate effectively. Additionally, I learned several useful tips for my debate arguments. I enjoyed this class - it was fun participating and answering questions while learning critical public speaking skills. This class has made me more eager to pursue public speaking. I felt more comfortable and confident with presenting various topics. Public speaking is important because it lets you speak more fluently and gives you more ideas on convincing people to do something you want them to do. It also helps you win arguments against your parents.

I really enjoyed this speech and debate class. I loved it the most when we got time to explore the topics and research information about them to present in our speech.  

    I enjoyed the Debate class because it really empowered me to find my voice. It helped me understand the tools and techniques of good research. The experience was amazing; the teacher was nice and explained very well.

     I am very satisfied with the class. We were shown examples of how we should present our speech, and we practiced many topics. The topics ranged from easy to more difficult. We also discussed pressing issues like how we could improve our school.  Initially, it was difficult for me to understand the concept of the speech, but after several trials, I understood it, and everything was completely all right.   The debate and the impromptu sessions were very useful and opened many new opportunities for us. 

The Humorous Interpretation class at SVPSO was awesome! I laughed a lot and learned cool acting tricks too!

I thoroughly enjoyed this congressional debate class as it provided valuable guidance on crafting speeches under time constraints. Throughout the sessions, I grew increasingly at ease and confident in discussing diverse topics. I now feel more adept at articulating my viewpoints and organizing my speeches effectively. These skills are crucial for me to communicate persuasively and make a meaningful impact with my ideas. Moreover, they have enabled me to overcome my apprehension of speaking before unfamiliar audiences and debating in front of large crowds.

The Humorous Interpretation class was an absolute blast! I learned how to use facial expressions, body language, and voice modulation to bring characters to life in hilarious ways, and now I feel more confident in my acting skills than ever before. Thanks to this class, I've found a new passion for comedy and storytelling!