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Demonstration Speech Topics: 100 + 'how to' speech ideas
100 + excellent demonstration speech ideas: plus preparation and delivery guidelines and a useful printable demonstration speech outline.
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Speech topics - 100's of great ideas for students and teachers
Speech topics by the 100's: lists of interesting, creative demonstration, impromptu, persuasive (and more) speech ideas.
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How to Write a Speech - comprehensive step by step help
How to write a speech: step by step help: from preparing an outline (the beginning) through to delivery (the end), with examples and checklists.
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Farewell Speeches - Saying goodbye with style
Farewell speeches: how to write and give a gracious goodbye or leaving speech.
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Eulogy examples: 50+ sample funeral speeches
Example eulogies: a heartfelt collection of 50+ funeral speeches shared by readers all over the world to help those in need write a eulogy.
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Impromptu public speaking topics: a list of 50 speech ideas
Impromptu public speaking topics - 50 interesting, diverse speech topic suggestions to practice speaking 'off the cuff'.
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Phrases for welcome speeches : how to say welcome uniquely
Phrases for welcome speeches: 3 ways, with examples, to tailor welcoming words to fit your occasion perfectly.
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Welcome speech: effective opening remarks made easy
Welcome speech package: a step by step guide: template, sample speech and printable outline to prepare an effective opening address.
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Easter speeches - 30+ inspirational, interesting speech topics
Easter Speeches: 30+ interesting history-rich topics for fascinating informative or demonstration speeches.
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Overcome Fear of Public Speaking
How to empower yourself: overcome fear of public speaking and become a confident, competent presenter
Online coaching - to develop public speaking confidence
Online coaching - one-to-one, affordable, effective help to develop public speaking confidence and competency.
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Speech writer for hire - the stress-less way to prepare your speech
Speech writer for hire - A highly recommended bespoke writing service for custom speeches at a competitive rate.
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How to write a poem in free verse
How to write a poem in free verse: easily followed guidelines with examples and audio.
Sample Eulogy: two funeral speech examples
Read a sample eulogy to help you write. There are two here; different in style, unique, as were the people they celebrate.
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How to write a eulogy - funeral speeches step by step
How to write a eulogy: a step-by-step guide to writing and delivering a loving, sincere funeral speech. With a printable eulogy planning template.
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5 public speaking game resource files
5 instantly printable public speaking resource files for 5 fun public speaking games. An evergreen resource for teachers.
How to manage public speaking anxiety
Manage public speaking anxiety using self-hypnosis - an efficient, effective way to swap fear for confidence
The Speech Builder - create an original speech in minutes
The speech builder helps you quickly and easily create unique, personalized farewell, welcome and thank you speeches.
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3 public speaking games - 1 minute speeches, tongue twister fun ...
3 instantly available fun public speaking games for middle school up - 1 minute speeches, tangling tongue twisters ... with full instructions and resources.
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Public speaking games ebook: activities to build skills & confidence
Public speaking games ebook: 28 fun speech games & activities for middle school to adult; complete with printable resources, and full how-to guides
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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.
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A sample tribute speech for my mother
Reading a sample tribute speech makes it easier to write your own. This is mine for my mother. I've included the outline too.
Sample speech outline: an organizational template
Sample speech outline template: guidelines, with examples, to help you structure a speech effectively. Plus printable blank outline.
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Retirement speech sample - a teacher's farewell address
Need a retirement speech sample to read? Use this farewell speech to kick-start the process of writing your own.
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Diction Exercises - Tongue Twisters to Speak Clearly
Diction exercises: have fun listening and learning how to speak clearly with the best of tongue twisters.
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Demonstrative Speech Topics or How To Speech Ideas
Good demonstrative speech ideas: themed lists to help you choose the best visual aids speech topic for yourself and your audience.
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How to write a retirement speech
Step by step guidelines, with examples, on writing a great retirement speech for those either retiring, or speaking about someone who is.
How to use humor effectively in speeches
Reap the benefits of using humor well, and avoid the pain of not being funny, by understanding how humor works.
Milestone Birthday Quotations: 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th plus
Milestone birthday quotations: a selection of 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, & 60th plus quotes for significant birthdays.
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Declamation speech: What they are, how to choose a piece & deliver it
A declamation speech is a recitation delivered as an exercise in rhetoric. Find out how to choose a piece to suit your needs and deliver it well.
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Action Verbs for Dynamic Speech Writing
Strong action verbs add vibrancy to speech writing; telling your story precisely and powerfully. They set a scene or change a mood quickly and concisely. Find out more.
Acute anxiety help - 14 ways to calm public speaking fear
Acute anxiety help: 14 effective suggestions to successfully overcome fear of public speaking. Suitable for children and adults.
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Speech examples for when you don't know where to begin!
Speech examples: farewell, tribute, welcome, introduction, engagement, eulogy and more. Kick start your creativity by reading before you write.
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How to use props (visual aids) in speeches/presentations
How to use props or visual aids effectively: How to use props or visual aids effectively: 10 tips, (& more), to help speakers present with zing
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Voice Image Secrets - what's the quality of your voice telling others?
Voice image can make or break a career yet few people consciously control what their voice says about themselves. Empower yourself by learning more.
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Quick and easy tips for speaking rate - 6 exercises for flexibility
Quick effective tips for speaking rate - Stop talking too fast, or too slow - 6 exercises to make you good to listen to.
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Public speaking exercises - the top 10 essentials
Public speaking exercises: the top 10 simple effective warm-up and delivery exercises for public speaking success
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50th Wedding Anniversary Speeches, Golden Wedding and Toasts
50th wedding anniversary speeches: the 'how-to' recipe to tell a golden wedding anniversary love story, speech topic ideas for toasts for family and friends
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Student Council Speeches - How to write your speech
Student Council Speeches - a speech template to help create your winning 'vote for me' speech with planning and delivery guidelines.
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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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A business thank you speech example
A business thank you speech example - adapt it, personalize it, and use it to thank your employees for a job well done.
Maid of honor sister speech: template and example speech
Prepare the perfect maid of honor sister speech with this easy-to-use adaptable template. With speech example!
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Bridesmaid speech - prepare an excellent maid of honor speech
Bridesmaid Speech: What to include; a survival kit to help prepare an excellent maid of honor speech
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How to speech ideas: 50 soft skill demonstration speech topics
How to speech ideas: 50 public speaking topics focusing on the skills needed for healthy relationships.
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Demonstration Speeches: the essentials of good 'how to' speeches
Demonstration speeches step by step; how to give a successful 'how-to' or 'show and tell' demonstrative speech. Plus a printable blank speech outline.
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Demonstration speech sample outline, with video
An example demonstration speech outline, with video, and a freebie printable blank demonstration speech outline template.
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Controversial speech topics for high school and college
239 of the best current controversial or argumentative speech topics for you to choose from. Plus comprehensive guidelines.
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Good persuasive speech topics - 50 ideas, plus resources
Good persuasive speech topics: 50 super-starter ideas and 2 example speech outlines,
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Persuasive speech outline - Monroe's motivated sequence in action
Persuasive speech outline - example of Monroe's Motivated Sequence the 5 step pattern underpinning the psychology of persuasion. Free template to download.
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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.
