Speak Easy: Breathing Techniques
Course Summary
Course Code: NO4C01OL25
Start Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 18:00 for 2.50 hours
Duration: 4 lessons over 4 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
Unlock the power of your breath with "Speak Easy: Breathing Techniques," a comprehensive course designed for learners seeking to enhance their mental well-being. Delve into the science and practice of various breathing techniques, offering practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and improve overall mental health. Participants will explore diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, and other methods to cultivate mindfulness and emotional balance. Through guided exercises, interactive discussions, and real-life applications, you'll gain the confidence to integrate these techniques into your daily routine, fostering a calmer, more cantered life. Ready to breathe easy? Join us and transform your mental health journey!
Qualification Aim/Level
This course does not lead to a qualification and is for personal development or a step into further learning.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for anyone looking to improve their speaking abilities, including professionals, educators, performers, and those interested in enhancing their vocal performance and managing speaking anxiety.
What can I expect to Learn?
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
Understand the role of breathing in effective speech and communication.
Apply various breathing techniques that support vocal strength and clarity.
Develop skills for managing speaking anxiety through breath control.
Practice exercises that enhance breath support and vocal projection.
Apply breathing techniques to real-life speaking situations.
How will I learn?
A range of teaching and learning activities including tutor presentations and group and individual discussion and activities with reference to online resources.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Tutor feedback, evaluation activities and self-reflection will enable you to understand your progress. Assessment will be on-going throughout the course linked to an individual learning plan to be regularly updated with learner and tutor feedback.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
Yes you will be encouraged to reflect on your learning each week to develop skills. Learning resources and internet links to further information supports learning between sessions.
What will I need to provide?
A notepad and pen for notetaking.
Are there any other costs?
There are no further costs.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in further health and wellbeing topics. For information on ACL courses please see https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing/.
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Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635