Within the framework of the week of the PCC of construction and technical disciplines, a training seminar “Basics of public speaking” was held for students. The event was held with the aim of updating and developing the skills necessary for public speaking. Teachers of special disciplines Semyonova L. I. and Blazhko K. S. introduced the participants of the seminar to the techniques of self-control, methods of speech and non-verbal interaction of the speaker with the audience. During the training, everyone could participate in the exercises and share their experience in performances.