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Humorous speech contest - the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Humorous speech - What happens when funny is not enough, especially when you've entered a speech contest! With an example speech.
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How to end a speech effectively - 3 example closes with power
Examples of effective speech conclusions, with audio, to help prepare a memorable closing statement to support your speech purpose.
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Eulogy for a special Dad - a heartfelt tribute from his daughter
An example eulogy for a very special Dad from his daughter - loving personal stories, beautifully told. Use it to help write a eulogy for your own father.
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Thank you quotes for a vote of thanks speech or a note of appreciation
Thank you quotes: 38 of the best quotations to help you say 'thank you' creatively and meaningfully.
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Breathing exercises for public speaking anxiety and voice quality
Two breathing exercises for public speaking with multiple variations: easy to use - will effectively lessen nervous tension while improving voice quality.
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Voice health for public speakers [6 dos & don'ts plus resources]
Good voice health guidelines for professional public speakers: teachers, call-center workers, coaches. Practical tips plus resources.
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180 + unique and interesting speech topics for students
Get the best and most interesting speech topics: 180+ topics from 5 fascinating subject areas, each with an introductory overview.
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Quick and easy tips for speaking rate: 6 excellent exercises
Quick effective tips for speaking rate: stop talking too fast, or too slowly. 6 practical exercises to increase the impact of your speech.
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Maid of honor sister speech | a template and example speech
Write a warm heartfelt maid of honor sister speech easily using a FREE 5-step printable speech outline template. Full guidelines. Plus, an example speech.
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Self-introduction speech: help to make a good first impression
Self-introduction speech: how to quickly prepare a short effective speech about yourself. Step by step help with an example speech to use as a model.
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Welcome to the family speeches - a template
An example speech (short & sincere) to welcome a new person into your family. Suitable for weddings and engagements. Listen & then adapt it make it your own.
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Public speaking activities and games | 40+ fun skill builders
Public speaking activities and games for middle school up - 40 + fun adaptable exercises to build confidence & skills
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A sample tribute speech for my mother
A sample tribute speech to read to help make it easier for you to write your own. With, a speech outline, or template, to use and resource links.
Retirement quotations X 50 for cards and speeches
50 retirement quotations: witty one-liners & snippets of wisdom, ideal for inclusion in a retirement speech.
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Retirement speech sample - a teacher's farewell address
Need a retirement speech sample to read? Use this farewell speech from a teacher to help kick-start the process of writing your own.
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Impromptu public speaking topics: 200 good speech ideas
Impromptu public speaking topics: 200 interesting, diverse and funny speech topic suggestions for 'off the cuff' speaking practice.
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About me, contact - Susan Dugdale from write-out-loud.com
Who is Susan Dugdale from write-out-loud.com? Find out about and contact me here.
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How to manage public speaking anxiety with self-hypnosis
Manage public speaking anxiety using self-hypnosis - a proven 10 step efficient, effective way to swap fear for confidence.
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How to write a sincere thank you speech [with examples]
How to write the thank you speech you'd love to receive. Read the sample speeches, download the printable planner, follow the steps, write, rehearse and go!
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How to write a poem in free verse
How to write a poem in free verse to use in a speech: easily followed guidelines with examples and audio.
Overcome fear of public speaking
Empower yourself. Resources to overcome fear of public speaking and become the confident, competent presenter you want to be.
Fun speech topics for kids of all ages
Fun speech topics: a light hearted list of 60 giggle, chortle and smile ideas for humorous speeches. Suitable for kids of all ages.
The 4 types of speeches: overviews, writing guidelines, examples
Overviews of the 4 main types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive and special occasion. Preparation guidelines, plus example speeches.
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6 fabulous poems for kids to play with
6 classic children's poems to read aloud, to have fun with. Group and solo activity suggestions, plus audio and a freebie printable. Suitable for kids of all ages.☺
Poems to read aloud at funerals, at weddings and, just for fun
Find just the right poem to read aloud! Classic collections of best loved poems for funerals, weddings, and for fun. [Many with audio and free printables.]
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Action Verbs for Dynamic Speech Writing
How using strong action verbs adds vibrancy to speech writing, by telling your story precisely and powerfully. They set a scene or change a mood quickly and concisely.
Eulogy for father from his son: Lessons my Dad taught me
A reader-submitted heartwarming, deeply personal example eulogy for a father from his son. Use it as inspiration to help you write your own eulogy.
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40 picture prompts for impromptu speeches [Free printable]
Download a printable of 40 quality images, and instructions for 5 impromptu speaking/storytelling activities. Suitable for middle school upward.
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Inspirational quotations, eulogy and funeral readings
Inspirational quotations from many cultures and times especially chosen for eulogies, funeral speeches and, to comfort.
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Quick and easy effective tips for using pauses in speeches
Quick and easy effective tips for using pauses in speeches. Learn how, when and why to use silence when you speak. With audio examples.
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Eulogy for Dad who died suddenly: a heartfelt tribute
A warm, sincere eulogy for a Dad who died unexpectedly. Written by his daughter, it shares vivid family stories, as well as the pain of unexpected loss.
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Sample eulogies - Help and resources to write a eulogy
70+ example eulogies and resources to help you write a loving eulogy for a mother, father, sister, brother, friend... Comprehensive, caring, step by step help.
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Icebreaker speech Toastmasters | 5 stress-free ways to master it
Prepare your icebreaker speech for Toastmasters - 5 ways to choose a topic and write a great speech. Step by step help, with an example speech. (+ Audio)
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Example eulogies for mothers from their sons - 4 loving tributes
What should a son say in a eulogy for his mother? How do you begin? For help and inspiration read 4 heartfelt sincere eulogies for mothers from their sons.
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Educational institutions who reference and use write-out-loud
A growing list of educational institutions who use write-out-loud articles and printables in their courses.
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Types of verbal humor: an overview with examples
Types of verbal humor: an overview of comedic language devices, with examples, to get the laughter you want when you give a speech.
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Elocution topics for kids: creative speech ideas for children
Elocution topics for kids: 50+ ideas to help parents and teachers help children choose good, interesting speech topics for themselves.
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Demonstration speech topics: 290 good 'how to' speech ideas
290 'how to' demonstration speech ideas: plus preparation and delivery guidelines and a free printable demonstration speech outline document.
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Student Council speech | Treasurer example
An example student council treasurer speech to use to help you easily write your own. With a printable planner and speech outline.
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How to end a maid of honor speech: 20 examples
End your maid of honor speech positively and memorably. 20 different sample endings (funny, sentimental, religious...) to help you do it well.
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60 speech topics to highlight body language and gesture
60 speech topic ideas to help you work with body language and gesture. Perfect for Toastmasters Pathway Level 2: Effective Body Language.
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Persuasive speech topics for college: 310 of the very best ideas ☺
310 genuinely interesting persuasive speech topics for college students and/or their teachers: 60 education topics, 50 mental health...
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Declamation speech resources for students and teachers
How to choose, understand & deliver a good declamation speech. Multiple excellent speech collections to browse to find just the right piece..
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'Easy' persuasive speech topics: 309 great examples
309 'easy' persuasive speech topics on current and interesting topics that will grab your audience's attention and keep it: education, mental health, ethics...
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Introduction Speech: a 'how to', with an example speech
Introduction speech: how to introduce a guest speaker well: step by step tips with a short example speech.
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Controversial speech topics for high school and college
242 good current controversial or argumentative speech topics with comprehensive guidelines.
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Impromptu speech outline: 7 structural patterns with examples
How to prepare an effective impromptu speech outline:7 organizational patterns: each with examples and a printable speech outline template.
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Eulogy for a mother from her daughter - 5 short loving examples
What should a daughter say in a eulogy for her mother? How do you begin? To help and inspire read 5 genuinely heartfelt eulogies for mothers from daughters.
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Eulogy for Dad from daughter- an example full of lovingly told stories
A beautifully sincere example eulogy for Dad from his daughter to help and inspire others who are wondering what to say in a eulogy for their own Dad.
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From fear to fun in 28 ways
A complete one stop resource to scuttle fear in the best of all possible ways - with laughter.
