A practical course in confident communication: breathing, voice, diction, speech logic and storytelling. Ukrainian-focused work on sounds, orthoepy and delivery.
Language of course:
Ukrainian
Format of the event:
Online
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Course overview
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The course develops tools to communicate confidently: breathing technique, voice and diction work, Ukrainian pronunciation basics, speech logic and storytelling. The format blends theory, video trainers and practice with feedback.
How to communicate confidently: who it suits and who it does not
Who it suits
- Professionals who speak at meetings, presentations and calls.
- Bloggers, podcasters and stand-up performers seeking clearer Ukrainian delivery.
- Applicants to theatre programs and students of stage disciplines.
Who it does not suit
- Those expecting instant change without regular practice.
- Those who do not plan to work on Ukrainian pronunciation and orthoepy.
- Those who do not use voice-based public communication.
Problem → expected outcome of confident communication
- Unsteady breathing → stable breath support in speech.
- Muddy diction → clear articulation of sounds and syllables.
- Monotone delivery → controlled melody, timbre and loudness.
- Scattered logic → structured messages and coherent flow.
- Pronunciation interference → correct Ukrainian orthoepy and stress.
Comparing alternatives: ways to train confident communication
- Self-study via books/articles: solid theory, limited sound checking and feedback.
- General rhetoric courses: strong on structure, less on voice technique and diction.
- Speech/voice therapy: deep in mechanics, limited storytelling and stage delivery.
- This course: combines voice technique, Ukrainian pronunciation, speech logic and storytelling with practice.
Learning results: coverage for communicating confidently
- Breath technique and speech apparatus muscles.
- Diction, orthoepy and accurate Ukrainian pronunciation of 33 letters and sounds.
- Speech logic: thought perspective and message structure.
- Storytelling: building narratives for public delivery.
- Oral practice with feedback and short performances.
Curriculum and format: the path to communicating confidently
Speech technique
- Breath support; resonators; articulation warm-ups.
- Alphabet and sound classes; orthoepy rules; diction drills.
Logic and storytelling
- Structures for talks, “perspective of thought”, mini-scripts.
- Practices: building stories and voicing them.
Ukrainian pronunciation
- Typical stress errors, assimilation, intonation patterns.
- Exercises for clarity, tempo and pausing.
Practice and feedback
- Video trainers, diction challenges, feedback sessions.
- Short final performances with delivery analysis.
Course expert
Vitalii Azhnov — actor at the National Academic Drama Theatre named after Ivan Franko; stage speech lecturer at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts; acting lecturer at Kyiv National University of Theatre, Film and Television named after I. K. Karpenko-Karyi. Theatre: Franko Theatre, Kyiv “Golden Gate”, Kyiv Academic Theatre of Drama and Comedy on the Left Bank. Film/TV: “Malevych”, “And There Will Be People”, “Hutsulka Ksenya”.
Course Description
Lecturer
Vitaly Azhnov
- Actor of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater- lecturer in stage language at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts- Teacher in the skill of the actor at the Kyiv National University of Theater, Film and Television named after I. K. Karpenko-Kary- played more than 15 roles in three theaters: Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, Golden Gate Kyiv Theater, Kyiv Academic Drama and Comedy Theater on the Left Bank.- played more than 15 roles in films and television, among them: "Malevich," "And there will be people," "Hutsulka Ksenya"
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