A conversation
Call, text or write. Tell us who will be speaking, to whom, and what is getting in the way. Twenty minutes is usually enough.
Youth programme
Young Speakers Forum
An eight-session programme that builds speaking and listening skills in a supportive room, for teenagers and young adults about to meet university, work and public life.
What your child learns
- How to structure, prepare and present a speech
- Verbal communication and active listening
- How to give and receive feedback from peers
- How to speak on camera, for students who join online
How the sessions work
- Eight sessions
- Small groups, so every student speaks every time
- Feedback from the group and from the teacher
- In Vancouver or online, the same programme
- A real speech to a real audience at the end
Watch
Shakeel introduces the programme
Young Speakers Forum: an introduction by Shakeel Gaya
Shakeel Gaya introduces the Young Speakers Forum, S GAYA Academy's eight-session public speaking programme for teenagers and young adults.
How it works
From a phone call to a real speech in front of real people.
Free
A first session
You or your child speak. We listen, and then we tell you plainly what will change and how long it will take.
The programme
Eight sessions for young speakers; adult units sized to the goal. Small groups, so every person speaks every time, and every speech is evaluated by peers as well as by us.
The speech
A real speech to a real audience: a class, a family gathering, a team meeting. That is the day the room changes for you.
Everyone speaks, every session
Groups are kept small on purpose. Nobody hides at the back for eight weeks.
Vancouver or online, same programme
Students in Malaysia follow the same sessions as students in Metro Vancouver.
English as a second language is never the obstacle
Both founders are certified ESL teachers and ran an English academy in Tunisia. Accent is not the problem; silence is.
Fees depend on the programme and the group size. Ask, and you get a straight answer in the first conversation.
Questions parents ask
Who is the Young Speakers Forum for?
Teenagers and young adults who are about to meet university, work and public life and want to speak with confidence.
How many sessions are there?
Eight sessions. Every student speaks in every session and gets feedback from the group and from the teacher.
Does my child need good English?
No. Both founders are certified teachers of English as a second language, and second-language speakers are the rule in our rooms. Accent is not the problem; silence is.
Is it in person or online?
Both. It is the same programme in Vancouver or online. Students in Malaysia follow the same sessions as students in Metro Vancouver.
What happens in the first session?
Your child speaks. We listen, then tell you plainly what will change and how long it will take.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the programme and the group size. Ask, and you get a straight answer in the first conversation.
In their words
What students and parents say.
By participating in the Young Speakers Forum, I have learned how to structure, prepare, and present a speech with confidence.
Participating in the Young Speakers Forum enabled me to earn an A grade on my high school presentation.
As a father of two young girls, I’m incredibly grateful for the impact the public speaking courses at the S GAYA academy have had on my daughters. Under the expert guidance of the teachers, they have transformed from shy individuals into confident speakers. The courses were engaging and tailored to each student’s needs. The founder’s dedication and skills truly shone through, providing invaluable feedback and encouragement. My daughters now possess the confidence and skills to speak clearly and persuasively in any setting. I highly recommend this academy to any parent looking to empower their children with public speaking abilities.
Contact
Tell us who needs to be heard.
A parent, a student, a manager, an event organiser. Write in English, Urdu or Arabic. We reply from Vancouver.
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