Communication skills and public speaking course guide
By the Hunarzai team. Facts checked 14 November 2026.
The short answer
A communication skills or public speaking course helps you speak with confidence: overcoming stage fear, using body language and eye contact, controlling your voice, structuring what you say and handling questions. It suits students, job seekers and anyone who has to present or speak in interviews. On Hunarzai a recorded course costs up to PKR 4,999, a hybrid course up to PKR 7,999 and a live course up to PKR 9,999. Hunarzai has a live public speaking course taught in English.What do communication skills courses teach?
Communication skills are how clearly and confidently you get your message across: in class presentations, interviews, meetings and everyday conversations. Public speaking is the part most people find hardest, so many courses focus on it.
Matlab: apni baat saaf aur itminan se kehna seekhna, chahe interview ho ya class presentation.
What a public speaking course covers
| Part | What you practise |
|---|---|
| Stage fear | Understanding it and calming yourself before you speak |
| Body language | Eye contact, gestures, posture and facial expressions |
| Voice | Pronunciation, tone, volume, speed and pauses |
| Words | Simple, clear and powerful language |
| Structure | A strong opening, a clear body and a conclusion |
| Questions | Handling questions and unexpected moments |
The best courses make you speak in every class. Confidence comes from practice and feedback, not from theory.
Who it suits
- Students preparing presentations, vivas and debates.
- Job seekers getting ready for interviews.
- Professionals who present in meetings or to clients.
How to choose a course
- Live practice. Choose a course where you speak in class and get feedback.
- Language. Check whether classes are in English, Urdu or both, and pick what helps you practise.
- A final talk. A course that ends with a full speech and feedback shows you how far you have come.
The live public speaking course on Hunarzai
The Art of Public Speaking is a live course in English by Arooba Umar. The teacher describes it as 5 weeks: the basics and stage fear, confidence and body language, voice and pronunciation, choosing and structuring a talk, and finally delivering a complete speech, handling questions and getting feedback. Each class has a short lesson, examples, activities and speaking practice. Live courses on Hunarzai cost up to PKR 9,999; check the course page for its price, class times and whether it is open to new students.
Free ways to start
Pakistan's DigiSkills.pk programme lists a Communication and Soft Skills course in its catalogue. Practising a one-minute introduction in front of a mirror or a friend every day is a free way to build confidence.
Questions people ask
How can I overcome stage fear?
Prepare well, practise out loud, start with short talks in front of people you trust, and slow your breathing before you speak. Hunarzai's public speaking course spends its first week on stage fear.
Is the course in English or Urdu?
Hunarzai's public speaking course is taught in English and asks for a basic ability to understand and speak English.
Will it help in job interviews?
Interviews use the same skills: a clear structure, confident body language and calm answers to questions. A course gives you practice and feedback; your preparation for each job still matters.
How long is the course?
Hunarzai's live public speaking course runs for 5 weeks and ends with a full speech with feedback. How fast you improve depends on how much you practise between classes.