Public Speaking Training Plan for Mitigating Oral Communication Apprehension

This paper presents a public speaking training plan adapted from Toastmasters International’s Handbook of Competent Communication to reduce students’ communication apprehension. The draws on Kolb’s (1984) experiential learning theory, which links experience, perception, cognition and behaviour, making it particularly well suited for developing practical skills such as speaking. programme engages participants in cycle concrete reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation active experimentation consistent with successful principles. addresses aspects that often contribute apprehension, language structure, use, non-verbal voice modulation. also emphasises through visual aids the delivery persuasive inspiring speeches so have ample opportunity practise hone their skills. approach effectively reduces apprehension gives students confidence deliver impressive oral presentations. However, effectiveness this can be influenced by various factors, cultural background, proficiency, individual personality traits. Therefore, should flexible adaptable meet learners’ different needs contexts.