The Speaking Center

Got an upcoming presentation? Struggling with speech anxiety? The Speaking Center is here to help!

Make an appointment

For Spring 2026, the Speaking Center will continue with in-person and virtual appointments availability.

The LWSC staff can be reached in person at the Gleeson Library lower level, Room G03, via email at LWSC@usfca.edu, or (415) 422-6713. We also respond promptly to voicemails left on our main line at (415) 422-6713.

How can we help?

The Speaking Center is available to help students prepare for public speaking - including speeches, oral presentations, team presentations, and visual aid demonstrations. We offer 30-minute, one-on-one appointments with our Public Speaking Center coaches. We can help you with a variety of public speaking topics, including:

  • effective oral communication skills
  • managing speech anxiety
  • researching and writing speech content
  • achieving engaging delivery
  • developing well-organized, concise, and informative main points
  • using transitions and signposting
  • crafting introductions and conclusions
  • enhancing visual aids

About us

Our coaches are trained peer tutors who are skilled teachers and experienced public speakers. They are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, just like you, coming from a variety of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. 

Learn more about our coaches

Prof. Phil Choong is the Director of the Speaking Center and a faculty member in the Department of Rhetoric and Language. He can be contacted via email at pchoong@usfca.edu.

You can find the Speaking Center in the basement of Gleeson Library.

 

Schedule an appointment

We offer both in-person and virtual appointments. For in-person appointments, check in at the Learning Center front desk in the basement of Gleeson Library and the front desk staff will direct you to our study room. 

 

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The Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers

Gleeson Library | Geschke Center | Lower Level G03
2495 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

Hours:
Monday: 9 am to 8 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 8 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

(415) 422-6713

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