Articles - Buckley School of Public Speaking

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September 18, 2026

A Grammar Guide That's Fun to Read?

Resources , Speaker's Bookshelf , Public Speaking Books

Yes, it IS a fun read--and now, thanks to a new audiobook version, it's also a fun listen. See why Patricia O'Conner's amusing guide is one you might want to check out.

Ideas + the TED Stage: How one Buckley Coach Delivers

Faculty , Resources , Presentation Tips

When our faculty member Elise Partin gave a TED Talk this year, she drew on her Buckley experience. See how the methods she used can work for you, too.

A Poem to Help Your Public Speaking: "Again It Is September'

Poems to Read Aloud , The Buckley Experience , Resources

Reading poems aloud, our founder believed, was a surefire way to bring more expression to your public speaking. This month, read these wistful lines from Jesse Redmon Fauset out loud and try to capture the emotion.