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If you are interested in science , technology , engineering or maths ( STEM ), EDT offers thousands of different courses every year for people aged 9-21 . First Edition , for example , is a STEM course designed to encourage people ( especially girls ) to be excited about these topics as well as providing them with information about careers . Some courses are linked to bronze , silver or gold Industrial Cadets certificates . This is great to have on your CV and will help with careers in the future . More information on Industrial Cadets : www . youtube . com / watch ? v = QrPWtIusmdg or www . industrialcadets . org . uk the exam and learn about another topic that the examiner will ask questions about . More information about LAMDA : www . lamda . org . uk

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For those who are interested in drama or public speaking , the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art is an excellent organisation . There are different courses available for different lengths of time . Most people take courses that are up to ten months long . During the course , you learn to enunciate your words , make eye-contact with an audience , maintain good body language and gain self-confidence . These are basic skills that are important in everyday life , especially school life . You will learn a piece of prose and poetry to recite for
All of these organisations help you to enhance your learning one way or another in everyday life . The STEM courses help with school work and work experience . LAMDA is incredibly good for confidence when speaking and speaking clearly and debating not only helps with articulation , and forming arguments , but also educates you on controversial topics .
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