KOI Speech Training Workshop with Dr Mazin Yousif

About this event

Are you ready to boost your confidence, sharpen your presentation skills, and let your voice be heard?

We warmly invite all KOI students to join our upcoming Speech Training Workshop — a special event designed to support participants of the KOI Talent Speech Contest as well as any student keen to enhance their public speaking skills.

Workshop Details:

Guest Speaker – Dr Mazin Yousif
We are honoured to welcome Dr Mazin Yousif, who has kindly accepted an invitation from Dr Farzaneh Mayabadi of the Learning Skills Centre to lead this workshop.
This event is a collaborative initiative between the English Hub (Learning Skills Centre) and the Student Engagement Office, aimed at empowering KOI students with practical techniques in speech delivery, structure, timing, body language, and audience engagement.

About the KOI Talent Speech Contest 2025:
Theme: “Voices of Change: How Students Can Shape the Future”
All KOI students are welcome to participate – express your ideas, inspire others, and compete for a $500 prize!

Judging Criteria:
For contest participants, the judging panel will assess your speech based on:

• Content & Relevance (20 points)
• Structure & Organisation (10 points)
• Delivery & Body Language (10 points)
• Language Use & Pronunciation (5 points)
• Audience Engagement (5 points)
• Attending this workshop will give you a solid foundation to address these criteria with confidence!

Further Support Available:
Following the workshop:

• You’re encouraged to attend English Hub sessions at the Learning Skills Centre for script development and feedback.
• You’re also welcome to book one-on-one coaching sessions at the Student Engagement Office (Market St Campus) for personalised support.

Open to All Students – Not Just Contestants!
Whether you’re joining the speech contest, preparing for class presentations or interviews, or simply aiming to build your confidence, this session is a valuable opportunity open to all KOI students.

If you have any questions or need Teams access, please contact us at:
[email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!