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Dec 2024
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322. How to Give a Speech in English: Le...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Last week I came second in a Japanese language speech contest.

Today, I want to talk to you all about how I prepared for giving a speech in a foreign language, explain my approach to writing and practicing speeches and presentations, and hopefully give you some useful advice on public speaking in English!


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Vocabulary

  • Recount (Verb): To tell or narrate the details of an event or story.
  • Stumble (Verb): To make a mistake or hesitate while speaking.
  • Intonation (Noun): The rise and fall of pitch in a person's voice while speaking.
  • Project (Verb): To speak loudly and clearly so that one's voice carries to a larger space or audience.
  • Hesitate (Verb): To pause briefly, often due to uncertainty or nervousness.
  • Composure (Noun): A calm and controlled state of mind.

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