MindX Speak
Public Speaking & Professional Communication Workshop
A three-day workshop where students in Grades 8–12 build the skills to speak clearly and confidently, finishing with a short capstone speech.
MindX Speak
Building Confidence, Communication & Critical Thinking Skills
MindX Speak is an interactive educational program for students in Grades 8–12, designed to help teenagers communicate confidently, think critically, and express their ideas effectively.
Presented by MindX Studio in collaboration with Dub Dub House.
Free · Saturday, November 14
Meet Dr. Elic Chan & Experience MindX Speak in Action!
Join us for a free interactive information session to discover MindX Speak and learn how the program helps teenagers develop confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Event
MindX Speak – Free Information Session
Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Location
Dub Dub House, Steveston, Richmond, BC
Presenter
Dr. Elic Chan
Admission
FREE
Registration
Recommended
Live Presentation by Dr. Elic Chan
Learn about the MindX Speak program, its teaching philosophy, and educational approach.
Live Classroom Demonstration
Experience actual MindX Speak classroom activities and teaching methods.
Questions & Answers
Meet the instructor and ask questions about the program.
REGISTER FOR FREE
Registration is recommended, not mandatory. The eight-student limit applies to the paid course, not to this session.
About the program
A three-day course in speaking well
MindX Speak runs over three consecutive mornings for students in Grades 8–12. Every student speaks in every session; the teaching is coached practice rather than lecture.
Students work on how they organise an idea, how they deliver it to a room, and how they respond when a question comes back at them. The course closes with each student delivering a short capstone speech to the group.
The class is capped at eight students so the instructor can hear every student speak, several times, across the three days.
What students will learn
Skills That Go Beyond the Classroom
Public Speaking
Develop confidence presenting ideas and speaking in front of others.
Effective Communication
Learn to express thoughts clearly and communicate effectively.
Critical Thinking
Develop reasoning skills and organize ideas logically.
Confidence Building
Become more comfortable expressing opinions and participating in discussions.
Practical Application
Apply communication skills through interactive exercises and presentations.
After the program
What Students Receive After the Program
Video Portfolio & Performance Review
A recording of their capstone speech, with a performance review.
Personalized Presentation
The presentation they build themselves during the program, theirs to keep.
2 Hours of Extended Faculty Support
Two hours of post-program mentorship with university faculty to reinforce and apply what they learned.
2 hours includedAll included in the $500 program tuition.
Small Class. Big Impact.
Limited to 8 students!With a maximum of 8 students, MindX Speak provides a small-group learning environment where students have opportunities to participate, practise, and receive individual attention.
8places remaining of 8
Course details & tuition
MindX Speak – 3-Day Program
- Program
- MindX Speak
- Dates
- December 21–23, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location
- Dub Dub House · Steveston, Richmond · #211 - 3740 Chatham St.
- Instructor
- Dr. Elic Chan
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Class size
- Maximum 8 students
Tuition$500 CAD
Tuition is $500 CAD per student, for all three days. Nothing is charged online — registration reserves the place and we arrange payment with you afterwards by e-Transfer, card, cheque or cash. Any applicable taxes are confirmed with you before payment is taken.
REGISTER FOR MINDX SPEAKThe Dub Dub House philosophy
Why We Grow With Our Kids
“We don’t just watch kids grow, we grow with the kids.”
At Dub Dub House, we believe our journey with children shouldn’t end when they outgrow LEGO. As they grow, we grow alongside them by offering new learning opportunities that match their changing interests and needs. Our partnership with MindX Studio reflects this commitment, helping teenagers develop confidence, communication, and essential life skills as they prepare for the future.
— The Dub Dub House Philosophy
The partnership
Dub Dub House × MindX Studio
Dub Dub House and MindX Studio have partnered to provide educational opportunities for teenagers in the Steveston community.
MindX Studio provides the curriculum and instruction, while Dub Dub House provides the learning space, community connections, and registration support.
Together, we aim to help students develop confidence and practical skills for the future.
MindX Studio
Curriculum and instruction
- Curriculum development
- Teaching
- Educational activities
- Student learning guidance
Dub Dub House
Space and local support
- Learning facilities
- Registration coordination
- Community engagement
- Program support
MindX Studio’s own site
Philosophy, programs, curriculum and instructors.
The instructor
Meet Dr. Elic Chan
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Dr. Elic Chan is the founder of MindX Studio and teaches MindX Speak himself. He leads the free information session and every session of the course, so the person parents meet is the person teaching their child.
His teaching is practical: students speak, get specific feedback, and speak again. Parents are welcome to ask about the approach at the information session.
Registration
Reserve a place
Register here and we will confirm your place, then arrange payment by e-Transfer, card, cheque or cash. There is no online payment step.
Registration open
Questions about the course at Dub Dub House? Email Headmaster Nicholas Longstaff at nicholas@dubdubhouse.com.