Oral communication tutors are trained to aid students with skills such as:
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Learning how to prepare questions for class discussions
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Developing, practicing, and critiquing a presentation
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Offering guidance as students brainstorm arguments for a class debate
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Suggesting ways to make presentation aids more appealing and clear
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Practicing study strategies for oral exams
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Reducing communication anxiety
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Working on pronunciation, fluency, and listening skills with ESL students
Communication tutors also offer workshops on subjects including: using PowerPoint effectively, class discussion techniques, and managing speaking anxiety.