Thinking in English 322. How to Give a Speech in English: Lessons from My Participation in a Japanese Speech Contest! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Dec 9, 2024 Discover valuable strategies for mastering public speaking in a foreign language! Learn how to craft and practice a speech effectively, drawing from personal experiences in a Japanese speech contest. Explore the importance of body language and receiving feedback to improve pronunciation. Get inspired with motivational tips that can elevate your public speaking skills in English. Tune in for some insightful advice and techniques that can help anyone overcome the challenges of speaking in a second language!
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Speech Contest Success
- Tom Wilkinson participated in a Japanese speech contest and won second place overall.
- He also won a student-voted award for favorite speech.
Content Confidence
- Choose a speech topic you're passionate about to improve confidence and fluency.
- If the topic is fixed, deeply understand the content to enhance confidence.
Language Simplicity
- Stick to familiar vocabulary and grammar in speeches and presentations.
- Simplify complex structures to match your current language level.