A student-led public speaking program helping middle schoolers and incoming high schoolers find their voice, build confidence, and speak with impact.
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Read our storyWhere to find us
Eastside Fire & Rescue HQ
175 Newport Way NW
Eastside Fire Station 83
Klahanie
Eastside Fire Station 82
Sahalee
Bellevue City Hall
Bellevue
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Meet your instructorsWhat we teach
A full week of public speaking, two hours a day, all in person. Every student actually gets up to speak, again and again.
Our workshops center on Table Topics: every student is up on their feet again and again, giving short impromptu speeches. It is the fastest way we know to turn nerves into real, repeatable confidence.
3–4
impromptu speeches per student, daily
1–2
minutes per speech
Monday
We get to know you, learn about your public speaking capabilities, and introduce everyone to each other.
Tuesday
A workshop on body language and how to craft a speech.
Wednesday
A workshop on voice modulation, projection, and how to speak with presence.
Thursday
A workshop on impromptu speaking and mock roleplays.
Friday
Speech day and the certificate ceremony.
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The road ahead
More locations, more cities, and public speaking in classrooms year-round. See where 425 Speaks is headed next.
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