Public speaking, in the Blooms stage Ages 11–15
Online public speaking and debate classes for ages 11 to 15
Little Lingos teaches public speaking in Blooms, its live online stage for ages 11 to 15. In 40-minute classes, students plan and deliver talks, use voice and pace, handle questions and debate with reasons. Younger children build up to it in Sprouts.
What they practise
From a first talk to a showcase debate
Term 1
Speak Up
Planning a talk, opening strong, using voice and pace, and handling questions.
Term 2
Think & Argue
Forming arguments, rebuttals and persuasive language in friendly debates.
Stage projects
Debate Day: argue a side, rebut with reasons and judge a classmate's debate. Little Lingos Newsroom: research, write and present a news segment, then take part in a showcase debate.
Outcomes
By the end of Blooms
- Presents and debates with confidence
- Writes structured essays and reports
- Ready for school exams and interviews
Younger children
Building up to it, ages 7 to 10
In Sprouts, children share opinions, give reasons and role-play real situations, and record a three-minute Mini Podcast about a favourite book or hobby. About Sprouts
Class format
How public speaking classes work
| Ages | 11 to 15 in Blooms; 7 to 10 build up to it in Sprouts. The free demo class confirms the right stage. |
|---|---|
| Class length | 40 minutes, live online with an experienced trainer |
| Class size | A group of 3 to 6 children, or one-on-one |
| Classes a week | 2, 3 or 4, depending on the plan you choose |
| Fees | Group from ₹2,199 a month and one-on-one from ₹3,499 a month in India, inclusive of GST. See all fees |
| Parent updates | A Friday WhatsApp update, a term report and a parent-trainer call each term |
| First step | A free 30-minute demo class with a written level report the same day |
Questions parents ask
Questions parents ask
Is public speaking good for shy children?
Yes. Groups are small and friendly, trainers celebrate every try, and students build up from short talks to debates over the year.
What age are public speaking classes for?
Blooms is for ages 11 to 15. Children aged 7 to 10 build speaking confidence in Sprouts, through opinions, role-play and a Mini Podcast project.
Do the classes include debate?
Yes. In the Think & Argue term students form arguments, use rebuttals and persuasive language in friendly debates, and the Debate Day project has them argue a side and judge a classmate's debate.
Who are the trainers?
Classes are led by a global team of experienced trainers who have taught English to children for at least 2 years and pass a background check.
How much are the classes?
In India, group classes start at ₹2,199 a month and one-on-one classes at ₹3,499 a month, inclusive of GST, for 8 classes a month.
Can we switch from group to one-on-one?
Yes. You can switch from group to one-on-one classes at any time by paying only the difference.
See your child give their first talk
Book a free 30-minute demo class. Your child meets a trainer, plays a few word games, and you get a written level report the same day.
Book a free demo class