Language & Expression
English Speech (AMEB)
Building confident, articulate and expressive speakers
Our Speech program covers four core areas: public speaking, storytelling, monologue and poetry performance. Training follows the syllabus and assessment standards of both AMEB and Trinity College London, developing confident, articulate and expressive speakers through structured, progressive learning.
Students build skills in speech writing, storytelling, character interpretation, vocal technique, diction, stage presence and physical expression. Classes are led by an experienced VCE Speech & Drama examiner, with a strong focus on both examination preparation and performance development.
Throughout the year, students have opportunities to work towards AMEB and Trinity examinations, participate in speech and drama competitions, and perform in a Showcase every term — building real stage experience alongside recognised qualifications.
Two terms
- Speech Technique, Storytelling & Performance
- Exam Preparation, Competitions & Term Showcases
A term contains
What you actually do
- Public speaking & topic discussion
- Storytelling & character interpretation
- Monologue & poetry performance
- Speech writing & structure
- Voice, diction & physical delivery
- AMEB & Trinity exam preparation
Taught by
Who runs the room
Delyse Weisz
Drama & speech
Award-winning director and educator, over twenty years and more than a hundred children's productions
Full biography
Questions
Before you write
- What age can my child start English Speech (AMEB)?
- From age 6. Tell us the child's age and what they are already doing when you enquire, and we will say whether this course fits.
- How long is each English Speech (AMEB) class?
- 60 minutes, at Mirror Arts Education in Surrey Hills and Glen Waverley.
- Does English Speech (AMEB) prepare students for exams?
- Yes. English Speech (AMEB) is one of the courses that prepare students directly for accredited exam grades — see Exams and achievements on the Stage page.