Speakers Corner, Hyde Park London

Located close to Marble Arch tube station, and situated in the North-East corner of Hyde Park London, is Speakers Corner.  This traditional location for rallies, marches and protests is also the assembly point for a unique gathering of individuals, who come together from midday on a Sunday until long after dark to discuss, debate and generally speak to others about matters that are important to them.

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This unusual debate space has been available for public speaking since the mid 1800’s, and many well-known and iconic speakers have raised important topics for discussion there, these include, Vladimir Lenin, George Orwell and Karl Marx, who often used this location to encourage and promote free speech.  These confident and influential speakers had a special aura about them and were able to talk to all the ordinary people listening to them with a passion and enthusiasm that installed excitement.  This style of speaking can easily be learnt by attending professional Train the trainer courses London, where you will be taught how to improve your communication and listening skills, gain confidence when speaking in public and generally be better at everything you do.

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The most popular of the various topics that are debated at Speakers Corner include, The Economy, Politics, Religion and Conflicts around the World.  To be able to debate these serious topics properly you will need to be able to hold the attention of those listening, while powerfully communicating your point of view and understanding the thoughts of others.