Speaking Studio

Speaking Studio

The SAS Speaking Studio series is designed specifically for those who want to improve their communication for academic success. Whether you're preparing for class discussions, presentations, group work conversations, in-person consultations, or work placements, you'll gain practical strategies, language tools, and real-time expert feedback to help you speak more fluently and confidently.

What you’ll learn:

Strategies to build confidence and speak with flow and impact
Strategies for participating effectively in class discussions
Hands-on techniques for participating in group activities and communicating with teammates
Strategies for positive help-seeking and feedback
Vocabulary and expressions for academic speaking contexts
Techniques for improving pronunciation, fluency, and intonation
Practical skills for networking and presentations.

Format: Live interactive workshops with practical scenarios and activities, peer practice, and expert feedback

Who it is for: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any field

No prior experience is needed; just a willingness to participate and grow.

Meeting and connecting at university

Starting university can be exciting, but also challenging, especially when it comes to starting conversations and building connections in a new language. If you want to build confidence in everyday university conversations and make meaningful connections, this workshop is for you!

This interactive session is designed to help you speak more confidently and effectively when meeting new people and setting up for academic success at university.

In this practical session you will:

Practise real-life speaking scenarios to build confidence and fluency
Learn useful phrases and strategies for starting and maintaining conversations
Develop your own personalised learning plan to keep improving your speaking skills beyond the workshop.

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Speaking confidently with academics and advisers

Not sure how to effectively ask for advice or feedback at university? This interactive workshop will show you how to communicate clearly and confidently with tutors and advisers.

In this practical session you will learn how to:

Understand what positive help-seeking looks like in a university setting
Use effective language to ask for advice, clarification, or feedback
Practise respectful, confident conversations with academic staff and advisers.

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Participating actively in tutorials and class discussions

Want to contribute more in tutorials and class discussions but not sure how to start? This workshop will help you build the skills and confidence to take part actively in class discussions and communicate clearly and confidently.

In this session, you will:

Learn strategies for active listening and joining class conversations
Build useful language for sharing ideas, asking questions, and responding to others
Practise respectful and confident speaking in a supportive environment.

Engaging confidently in group work conversations

Group work is a big part of university life, but it can be challenging to speak up and contribute confidently. This interactive workshop will help you build the skills and language you need to engage effectively in group work and communicate your ideas confidently.

In this session you will:

Learn how to establish a group contract and assign roles
Develop effective communication strategies for group tasks
Practise key phrases for sharing ideas, agreeing, disagreeing, and managing discussions

Managing group work challenges effectively

Group work can be rewarding but it’s not always smooth sailing. From missed deadlines to
communication breakdowns, knowing how to respond to common challenges is key to a successful
collaboration. This interactive workshop will help you build the confidence and communication
strategies to manage group issues effectively and respectfully.

In this session you will:

Explore common group work challenges and how to respond constructively
Practise communication strategies for handling conflict, missed deadlines, and low-quality contributions
Learn how to use respectful language to raise concerns and give feedback
Apply your skills in realistic scenarios and roleplays with peers

Networking confidently at university

Want to make the most of networking opportunities at university? This interactive workshop will help you develop the language and confidence to start conversations, build professional relationships, and speak with impact.

In this session you will:

Learn how networking works in academic and professional settings
Practise useful language for introductions, small talk, and follow-ups
Create a simple plan to keep building your speaking skills for future success

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