matter - written works (especially in books or magazines); "he always took some reading matter with him on the plane"

declamation - recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric

oral presentation, public speaking, speechmaking, speaking - delivering an address to a public audience; "people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking"

course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or class meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"

session - a meeting devoted to a particular activity; "a filming session"; "a gossip session"

grooming, training, preparation - activity leading to skilled behavior

fire drill - an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire

manual of arms, manual - (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle

military drill - training in marching and the use of weapons

rehearsal - (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory

dry run, rehearsal - a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding"

brushup, review - practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

scrimmage - (American football) practice play between a football team's squads

shadowboxing - sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)

target practice - practice in shooting at targets