Speech and Drama Class
Speech and Drama Classes for Kids in Singapore
Speech Academy Asia’s speech and drama classes help children express themselves with confidence and creativity. Through role-play, storytelling and performance, children learn to project their voice, bring characters to life and speak in front of an audience. Lessons are conducted in English and combine drama with our own speaking methods, so children build both imagination and real communication skills.
- What children do: role-play, storytelling, character work, improvisation and performance
- Skills built: voice projection, expression, confidence, language and teamwork
- Methods: Speech Linguistic Patterns™, Neuro Somatics™ and Language Memory Programming Semantics™
- Language: English
- Since 2012: 10,000+ students taught and 300+ MOE schools served
What Do Children Learn in Speech and Drama Classes?
| Skill | What your child practises |
|---|---|
| Characterisation | Understanding a character’s motivations and traits, then portraying them convincingly |
| Emotional expression | Showing emotions truthfully through face, voice and body, and reacting naturally in a scene |
| Improvisation | Responding to unexpected prompts and keeping a scene going without a script |
| Voice projection | Speaking clearly and loudly enough for a whole room, without shouting |
| Storytelling | Bringing stories and literature pieces to life for an audience |
| Performance confidence | Performing in front of classmates and parents, and handling stage nerves |
How Are Our Speech and Drama Classes Taught?
Every lesson is active. Children spend most of the class on their feet, not at a desk. A typical lesson moves through:
- Warm-ups: voice and movement games that loosen up nervous children
- Text exploration: reading a story or literature piece together and discussing the characters and ideas
- Drama activities: role-play, freeze frames and improvisation based on the text
- Rehearsal: practising lines with expression, gestures and stage presence
- Sharing: performing for the class and receiving specific, encouraging feedback
What Makes Our Speech and Drama Classes Different?
Many drama classes focus only on performing. We have specialised in speaking since 2012, so we pair drama with proven speaking techniques that children can use in school and everyday life.
- Speech Linguistic Patterns™ (SLP): language patterns such as metaphor, analogy and repetition that make performances and speeches more vivid.
- Neuro Somatics™: breathing and posture techniques that help children manage stage fright.
- Language Memory Programming Semantics™ (LMPS): visualisation and memory techniques that help children remember their lines.
- Supportive trainers: patient, encouraging coaches who create a safe space for children to try new things.
Speech and Drama or Public Speaking: Which Suits My Child?
| Speech and drama | Public speaking | |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Expression, imagination and performance | Presenting your own ideas clearly and persuasively |
| Typical activities | Role-play, characters, stories, improvisation | Speeches, presentations, debates, impromptu talks |
| Great for | Creative children and shy children who open up through characters | Children preparing for oral exams, interviews and leadership roles |
Not sure which to choose? Read our comparison of public speaking vs speech and drama, or explore our public speaking classes for kids. A free trial is the easiest way to see what your child enjoys.
Frequently Asked Questions About Speech and Drama Classes
What is the difference between speech and drama and public speaking?
Speech and drama uses role-play, characters and stories to build expression and imagination. Public speaking focuses on presenting your own ideas clearly and persuasively. Both build confidence, and many children enjoy doing both.
What will my child do in a speech and drama class?
Children read and discuss stories and literature pieces, then bring them to life through role-play, character work and improvisation. They also practise voice projection, emotional expression and performing in front of an audience.
Are the classes conducted in English?
Yes. Our speech and drama classes are conducted in English, so children also build vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency as they perform.
Do you run speech and drama holiday camps?
Our holiday camps focus on public speaking and confidence building, with plenty of role-play and expression activities. See our holiday camps for the next dates.
My child is shy. Is speech and drama suitable?
Yes. Playing a character often feels safer than speaking as yourself, so shy children tend to open up quickly. Our Neuro Somatics™ techniques also help children calm their nerves before performing.
Can my child try a class first?
Yes. Book a free trial class using the form on this page, or WhatsApp us at +65 9061 1715.
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Adapting to unexpected situations or prompts and continuing the performance seamlessly
Conveying emotions authentically and responding genuinely to in-scene stimuli.
Developing and portraying a character convincingly through understanding their motivations and traits.
Develop your child’s confidence and self-esteem by employing the Neuro Somatics™ teaching methodology, a technique for strengthening the mind to face and overcome fears.
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