Speaking Pods: Master American Culture and Communication through Film for Professional and Personal Success
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PDT
OVERVIEW
American film reveals, in moving color and spoken sound, the native language playbook you need to become an agile speaker at work and in social settings.
In a group of three students with coach Joe, you will mimic, memorize, and enact iconic lines and scenes, making them your own, fine-tuning your grammar, and growing your vocabulary. By decoding cultural references, American values, emotions, and humor, you’ll become more relatable and impactful in both your professional and personal life.
Each week, we analyze a film, focusing on one or two scenes to break down the language. Students recite practicing vocal variety learning to communicate with the same emotional intent as the characters.
This technique builds muscle memory and confidence for you to draw upon when presenting a speech, telling a story, or thinking on your feet.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
The course structure is designed for maximum student participation and practical application through the use of film.
Weekly Film Analysis:
Each week, we focus on one or two scenes from a selected film, learn the language, and replicate vocal variety for expressivity to reproduce a character’s message. Then, together, we apply phrases to your workplace or social life, permanently adding them to your communication toolkit.
Performance Practice:
We “act out” scenes, which improves response quality, which is essential to giving articulate speeches, storytelling with impact, and impromptu speaking.
THE PROGRAM
Scheduling:
Dates
10/5-10/26
Four 75 min. sessions
Time TBD with students
Cost:
$400 for 4 consecutive one-hour sessions, renewable at the start of the next session.
Language Playbook:
Each session, key phrases are studied, compiled, and rehearsed for flow and clarity, and applied to situations at work and in daily life.
Progress:
The last session includes a final “performance” where students showcase their improvement and understanding of scenes and the language playbook in a supportive environment.
Bonus:
NO HOMEWORK!!
Endorsements:
Attending the “Speaking Pod” class has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. The teacher Joe brings a unique blend of both American and Asian thinking to the lessons, adding depth and richness to the learning process. His ability to bridge these two perspectives has provided us with a comprehensive understanding of the language and its cultural nuances. He is a great instructor—patient, understanding, and always willing to go the extra mile to help his students succeed.
One of the most valuable aspects of his teaching is how he guides us to master the rhythm of English and the technique of chunking, breaking down sentences into manageable parts. Additionally, he taught us how to communicate effectively with others and make them feel comfortable during conversations. This has significantly improved my fluency, confidence, and interpersonal skills.
His engaging and interactive style makes every class both enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to enhance their English speaking skills.
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