Take speech and writing classes
Volunteer to be the spokesperson for a group presentation
Be the Notetaker/Secretary of a club or committee
Join Toastmasters, or take Dale Carnegie courses on communication skills
Keep a journal; write for the school newspaper, poetry magazine, yearbook
Learn how to write a resume, job cover letters, or scholarship applications
Write letters to the editor of your local newspaper
Speak up in class; ask questions, especially when you don't understand something!
Take jobs as a receptionist, customer service person, help desk, or crisis hotline volunteer
Develop a relationship with someone from a different background or culture
