This educational guide presents a unique, research-based approach to developing oratorical excellence, grounded in the author's extensive teaching experience and contemporary communication theory. The methodology rests on the principle that oratorical skills should be cultivated from childhood, which is the critical period when fundamental communication patterns are established and before psychological barriers to public speaking take root.
The guide's is systematically organized for practical implementation. Beginning with comprehensive coverage of the author's pedagogical philosophy and methodology, the book progresses through 21 detailed instructional sessions. Each session addresses specific aspects of oratorical development—from foundational breathing and voice control techniques to advanced argumentation strategies, debate facilitation, and motivational speech construction.
How to Raise an Orator serves as an invaluable resource for educators seeking to integrate innovative communication methodologies into their curricula, and for parents committed to developing their children's communicative competencies for future success. This publication transcends traditional oratorical instruction, functioning as a comprehensive manual for nurturing confident, articulate individuals capable of effective communication across professional and social contexts.
Mykola Ovcharov— founder of the Institute of Rhetoric, professional public speaking coach. Author of the books Master of Public Speaking, Small Ethics, Evidence-based argumentation and How to Raise a Speaker.