Public speaking and MC class coached by experienced trainers with expertise in their field. A measurable 5-level ladder curriculum, the Confidence-Craft-Command method, and weekly recording playback.
Levels C1 to C5Tiered curriculum from Fundamental to Signature
Recording playbackWeekly review with trainer notes
Experienced trainersSkilled in public speaking and MC
Why Step-by-Step Learning
Speaking skill grows step by step.
A 1-day workshop feels productive on the way home. Three weeks later, most of it fades. Retora is built differently: 5 levels from Fundamental to Signature with measurable capacity milestones per level.
Workshop 1-day genericVSRetora 5-Level Ladder
3 weeksmaterial fades
12-16 weeksper level internalized
20-30participants per class
1-on-1trainer weekly review
Completioncertificate only
Capacity milestonevalidated by trainer
What Sets Retora Apart
Check your articulation right away, no install needed.
Mic Check Retora is an interactive practice tool rarely found in other public speaking courses. The bot listens to you, scores every word, then reads back how it should sound. The drills use Indonesian tongue twisters, so the practice sentences stay in Bahasa Indonesia.
Retora blends mental foundation, skill technique, and stage mastery into one measurable system. Every session has a capacity milestone target that can be measured, not subjective trainer opinion. You know exactly where your level is and what to train next.
01
Confidence
Mental foundation. Master 4-4-4 breathing, posture, and how to overcome nervousness before speaking to an audience.
Initial level mapping from what you share during consultation
4-4-4 breathing and grounding technique to manage nerves
Posture, eye contact, and stage presence
Mental preparation for audiences from 5 to 50 people
02
Craft
Skill technique. Master speech frameworks, storytelling, and engaging vocal variety.
PREP and STAR frameworks for business speech structure
Storytelling arc: hook, body, payoff, callback
Vocal variety, strategic pauses, and pace control
Weekly recording playback review plus trainer annotation
03
Command
Stage mastery. Handle large audiences and MC events without freezing, from 50 to hundreds of people.
Audience reading and adaptive improv framework
Dynamic Q&A, objection handling, crisis moment response
Five levels with measurable capacity milestones. Pick a level to read the detail, or scroll to the comparison table below for a direct side-by-side view.
Not motivational quotes. These are working principles behind every Retora session.
Recording Playback
See your own progress.
The only public speaking and MC class in Indonesia that runs weekly recording playback review with structured trainer annotation. Below is exactly how it works.
How the review works, week by week
01
Session auto-recorded
Every Zoom or on-site session is recorded automatically. Access anytime from your archive, share to trainer with one click.
02
Trainer annotates mid-week
Your trainer opens your recording, marks specific timestamps with a tag (strong, watch, improve), and writes a 1 to 2 sentence note per marker.
03
You receive the summary
Within 3 to 5 business days: 8 to 15 timestamped notes, a weekly trajectory paragraph, plus a next-week drill list mapped to your growth area.
What trainer notes on one recording look like
Illustration: Structured week 3, business pitch drill. Real recordings are shared only with the participant and their trainer.
00:14Strong
Opening hook memorable, 2-second pause landed.
01:22Watch
"e...eh..." filler 4x in 30 seconds. Drill pause.
02:47Watch
Vocal drops flat when data-heavy. Vary pitch.
04:03Strong
Storytelling arc rises, audience react positive.
Why weekly playback review changes everything
Comparison with the four common alternatives
1-day workshopFeedback stays in trainer memoryFeedback timestamped forever
Random WA coachOccasional generic reviewWeekly structured review
AI coach (Yoodli / Orai)Generic AI annotationAnnotation by an experienced human trainer
YouTube course genericZero personal feedbackGrowth tracking per level
Our trainer list is being carefully selected. Below is what Retora looks for before a trainer may coach, and what that means for you.
ExperiencedReal experience speaking, hosting, or teaching
SkilledExpertise in public speaking or MC
Level-matchedChosen to fit your level and goal
For participants
Why these three standards matter for your growth.
An experienced trainer gives feedback grounded in a clear framework and in real time on stage. Recording playback notes become something you can act on, and your level is matched to where you actually are.
For trainers
Experienced in public speaking or MC? Join the Retora trainer team.
If you have real experience speaking, hosting events, or teaching, we want to talk. The Retora team reviews new applications every month.
Retora adapts the class format to your schedule and location. From flexible nationwide online sessions over Zoom to a coach traveling to your city.
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Online Nationwide Coaching
Sessions over Zoom with screen-share and recording. Automatic recording for playback review. Trainer matched to your level, access from anywhere across Indonesia.
FormatZoom + Discord voice, screen-share, auto recording
Cocok untukParticipants across Indonesia who prefer flexible schedule and location
02
Coach Traveling to 8 Strategic Cities
In-person sessions in eight strategic cities: Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Solo, Denpasar, Medan, Semarang. Trainer comes to your agreed location or partner meeting room. Great for intensive sessions before important events.
FormatOn-site 60-90 min, trainer travels to your city
Cocok untukParticipants in 8 cities who prefer intensive in-person sessions
Anyone who wants to speak confidently in front of an audience. Students needing thesis defense presentation, professionals with persuasive business pitch, entrepreneurs pitching investors, aspiring MCs for wedding/corporate/broadcast events, and kids preparing for school speech competitions. From nervous beginner to signature-level speaker or MC.
What is the Retora Confidence-Craft-Command method?
Three integrated pillars. Confidence (mental foundation: 4-4-4 breathing, posture, nerves management). Craft (skill technique: PREP/STAR frameworks, storytelling arc, vocal variety, weekly recording playback review). Command (stage mastery: audience reading, adaptive improv, MC flow, personal brand). Every session has a measurable capacity milestone.
What is the difference between the Public Speaking and MC tracks?
Same Fundamental to Signature ladder curriculum, same Confidence-Craft-Command method, only content focus differs. Public Speaking targets presentation, pitch, keynote, and business speech skills. MC targets event flow, rundown handling, transitions between segments, audience management, and host personal branding for weddings, corporate launchings, awarding, protocol, and broadcast.
Can I take the class online or in person?
Both. Online nationwide over Zoom with screen-share and automatic recording, accessible from anywhere in Indonesia. Coach traveling is available in 8 strategic cities, namely Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Solo, Denpasar, Medan, and Semarang.
How much does the Retora class cost?
Packages start from Rp497.300 for the smallest package of 4 online sessions (about Rp124.325 per session), and the price depends on level, session count, and delivery mode. Larger packages carry a progressive discount. A free initial consultation with the Retora team comes before any commitment; your trainer is matched after you register, based on level, schedule, and location. Full pricing transparency, no hidden fees.
Who are the Retora trainers?
Retora trainers are experienced and skilled in their field, with real time speaking in public, hosting events, or teaching. Every trainer goes through track record curation before coaching. Matched to your level: a welcoming approach for nervous beginners (Fundamental to Structured), a structured approach for improvers (Compelling), and the most experienced trainers for Command and Signature.
How long does it take to speak confidently in front of an audience?
Typically 3 to 4 months to move from nervous beginner (Fundamental) to structured-confident speaker (Structured) with 1 to 2 sessions per week plus consistent independent practice. From Structured to Compelling around 2 to 3 months. Reaching Command or Signature is a longer journey (6 to 12 plus months). We do not promise fixed timelines because every person is different, but the path is structured and progress is tracked weekly.
Why pay for Retora when Toastmasters is free?
Toastmasters is excellent for peer practice and free community access, and we recommend it. Retora is for you who need a structured curriculum with measurable milestones per level, weekly recording playback with trainer annotation, one-on-one feedback matched to your level, and MC-specific specialization (wedding/corporate/broadcast) that Toastmasters does not focus on. Complementary, not competing.
Are there classes for kids and school-age children?
Yes. Retora Kids runs 3 levels for ages 5 to 15: Kids Start (5 to 8) with playful show-and-tell foundation, Kids Grow (8 to 12) with opening-body-close framework for school speech competitions, and Kids Play (12 to 15) with school MC and early debate. Parents join the first session, small group max 8, no shaming or ranking, and kid-experienced trainers.
Do I get a certificate at the end?
Yes. Once you complete the programme, Retora gives you a certificate of appreciation as a record that you finished it. It is recognition from Retora for the programme you completed, and it is separate from professional certification issued by official bodies such as BNSP. Retora does not run or guarantee that kind of certification.
Can introvert or shy people take Retora class?
Yes, and often introverts progress faster because they listen deeply and prepare thoroughly. Fundamental starts with mental foundation (4-4-4 breathing, small-audience practice with 5 people, video assessment self-review) before any large-audience delivery. Trainer approach is welcoming, not pushy. Many Retora participants started as nervous introverts and now MC wedding events or deliver company all-hands keynotes.
What if I want to bring my company team or campus community for a group class?
Retora Corporate Training offers 14 modules across 4 categories (Sales and Persuasion, Leadership and Team, Service and Handling, Broadcast and Digital) with 4 delivery formats: In-House Training, Hybrid Cohort, Executive One-on-One, and Delivery Real Event. Custom curriculum is available for your team need. Contact via WhatsApp for team pricing and schedule discussion.
Start today
Schedule your free consultation.
Free initial consultation. The Retora team helps map your level, and your trainer is matched after you register, based on your level, schedule, and location.
