Speech Guru

Let me start by saying that I am very proud to be addressing you today as the students of Toronto University for the last time. In some moments we shall receive the diplomas and become the 2005 graduates of the Linguistics faculty, newly-fledged Masters of Art in Translation. I guess…

Definition An anniversary speech is a speech presented at an anniversary of a happy/tragic event in a family (e.g. a wedding anniversary), in a company (e.g. anniversary of General Motors), in a country (e.g. Independence Day). Structure/outline Every anniversary speech is unique. In fact, the generic term of an “anniversary…

Dear friends, juniors and seniors, I am deeply honored with the nomination into my high school hall of fame. I have graduated from school 27 years ago, in 1982. Yes, it was long ago, but most of the time I was connected with my university. First, I have been involved…

Dear parents, dear husband, dear friends and relatives, You have all been so kind to me that I can hardly know what words to pick to express my gratitude for you. I was very glad to see all my close people at the today’s wedding party. Thank you for coming…

Definition A layout speech gives someone directions or explains the location of a place. It tells the audience where the things are, what their size and shape is. The speech is successful when the audience can find their way round the place that is described by the speaker. Structure/outline 1.…

Definition Narrates about an object, event or phenomenon, so that the audience could visualize the image. Structure/outline 1. Introduction. 2. Main body: descriptive steps that demonstrate how the speaker helps the audience follow his or her advice. 3. Conclusion. The descriptive speech contains no overt conflict. It is an exchange…