VHS Dortmund – Rhetorik & Präsentation Courses

The Volkshochschule (VHS) Dortmund offers a range of public speaking and rhetoric courses at its Creativzentrum location. Courses include 'Rhetorik I – Sicher sprechen, überzeugend auftreten' (learning to speak freely, structure speeches, use voice and body language, manage nerves), 'Rhetorik II – Mit Worten erfolgreich verhandeln', and a combined 'Bildungsurlaub: Reden und Verhandeln kompakt / Rhetorik I+II' intensive week. Courses are held in small groups with individual feedback and video analysis. The VHS is a publicly funded adult education institution.

Online practice in Dortmund

In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from Dortmund

Live speaking sessions with real listeners are available on speaking-club.online, even if there are no local public speaking classes nearby.

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Contact & location

Creativzentrum, Haus 1, Oberbank 1, 44149

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Membership & sessions

Services: Rhetorik I – public speaking basics, Rhetorik II – negotiation and rhetoric, Bildungsurlaub intensive rhetoric week, video analysis, individual feedback

Languages: German

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Courses are offered in cooperation with 'Arbeit und Leben NRW'. Some courses include video analysis. Fees are subsidised (e.g. Rhetorik I approx. €82.80 including €17.95 for materials). Regular schedule with multiple dates per year.

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