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How to easily write a great farewell speech for a colleague leaving
Write a sincere farewell speech for a colleague: find the right words with step-by-step guidelines, examples and printable brainstorm & outline docs to use.
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Quick, easy tips for using pauses effectively in speeches
Learn how, when and why to use silence easily via the very effective counting technique and transform your speeches. With audio examples.
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5 public speaking game resource files | fun evergreen activities
5 instantly printable public speaking resource files for 5 fun public speaking games. An evergreen resource for teachers.
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Public Speaking Games: Speech Activities for Confidence and Skills
Public Speaking Games: 7 outrageously good fun-filled speech activities to build confidence and skills. Good for middle school upwards.
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Speech evaluation| giving and receiving meaningful feedback
Speech evaluation: get a printable 5-point scale public speaking evaluation form to give useful, specific and constructive feedback.
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How to practice public speaking | 9 fabulously effective ways
9 key ways to effectively practice public speaking to build competence and confidence quickly and easily. With a free printable pre-presentation checklist.
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Diction exercises: 36 of the best tongue twisters for clear speech.
Diction exercises: have fun listening & learning how to improve your diction (enunciation) with the very best & toughest tongue twisters. With a printable.
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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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How to write a speech introduction: 12 of the best ways to start
Write your speech introduction using one of these 12 captivating attention getters and easily hook your audience's attention.
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Funeral poems| 4 Remember Me poems with text, audio & printable
Four short uplifting popular funeral poems called Remember Me. Perfect for a eulogy or memorial service. Read, listen & download a printable for your own use.
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Eulogy for a brother: A loving tribute
Writing a eulogy for a brother? Read a genuine heartfelt example from a sister filled with warm personal stories about the big brother she & her family adored.
Stand With Ukraine: how you can help
Stand with Ukraine: positive practical ways you can support the people of Ukraine in their fight for the right to live peacefully in their own land.
write-out-loud.com's sitemap: all its pages at a glance
Find the public speaking articles and resources you want by using the site search box or the index of main headings.
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145 good cause and effect topics for student speeches and essays
Good cause and effect topics to challenge, captivate and develop analytical thinking skills. With examples and an excellent printable cause-and-effect outline.
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A tribute to Jaye, my sister-in-law: a heartfelt example eulogy
A eulogy for a much-loved sister-in-law full of personal stories, ending with a touching poem.
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Audience etiquette for students: minding your manners in public
Audience etiquette tips to ensure you and everyone else gets the most out of listening to a speaker or a live presentation of any other sort.
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How to write a welcome speech in 3 steps (with sample speech)
Write a warm welcome speech for an event in 3 steps. It's easy with a template to follow, a sample speech and 2 printables to use: a planner plus an outline.
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Speech topics for children: 141 ideas for school speeches
141 speech topics for children that even their parents will enjoy helping them with! Plus, expert advice on writing & rehearsing. Good for middle school up.
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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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Engagement party speeches: prepare the perfect toast
Engagement party speeches - 3 easily followed steps to prepare a short and sweet toast. With an example speech and a free printable brainstorm document.
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Engagement toasts: 5 short, sincere examples to use as templates
Engagement toasts: 5 simple engagement party speeches from a father, mother, maid of honor, groom, & bride to help you write your own.
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1 minute speech topics - 150 quality impromptu speech ideas☺
150 1 minute speech topics, 3 sample one minute speech outlines, audio examples & a FREE printable 1 minute speech outline. A 1-stop impromptu speaking package
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Birthday speeches for milestone celebrations: a 50th speech sample
Birthday speeches: In need of inspiration? Read this warm, witty 50th birthday roast/toast example. Use it as a guide for the speech you need to write.
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Public speaking games ebook: Speech skill and confidence builders
Public speaking games ebook: 28 fun, effective speech games & activities for middle school to adult; complete with printable resources, and how-to guides
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14 quick, easy, effective tips for vocal variety in speech
14 quick easy effective tips for vocal variety: tone, pitch, volume and rate exercises to help you captivate, rather than bore your listeners.☺
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Acute anxiety help:14 effective ways to calm public speaking fear
Acute anxiety help: 14 practical positive suggestions to successfully manage fear of public speaking. Suitable for children and adults.
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Thank you quotes for a vote of thanks speech or an appreciative note
Thank you quotes: 38 ways to help you say 'thank you' creatively and meaningfully. Perfect for a vote of thanks speech or an appreciative note.
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Teaching Russian English teachers how to teach English
Teaching English in Russia: a 5-day activity focused interactive oral language workshop for Russian English teachers. The goal? Improving student competence and confidence.
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Wedding poems & readings: Heartfelt and timeless
A classic collection of inspirational wedding poems & readings bridging many centuries and cultures for your special day.
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Public speaking resources for teachers, students...
Resources to build public speaking competence and confidence. Public speaking games, exercises, example speeches, speech topics, printables, and more
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Beyond the Bunny: Easter Speech Topics Exploring History & Meaning
Dive into 30+ fascinating speech topics exploring the rich history, diverse traditions, and symbolic meanings of Easter across cultures.
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50th Wedding Anniversary Speeches, Golden Wedding and Toasts
50th wedding anniversary speeches: a 'how-to' recipe to tell a golden wedding anniversary love story, speech topic ideas for toasts for family and friends
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Good persuasive speech topics - 91 ideas, plus resources
Struggling to find good persuasive speech topics? Explore our curated list of ideas, plus learn how to tailor them to your audience for maximum impact.
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A eulogy for my brother with Downs Syndrome
A moving example eulogy for a much-loved brother who was born with Downs Syndrome.
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Persuasive speech ideas - 100+ of the best topics
Good persuasive speech ideas for high school students -100+ interesting topic suggestions and tips to help you make your persuasive speech a stand-out success.
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60 speech topics to highlight body language and gesture
60 speech ideas to help you work with body language and gesture. Perfect for Toastmasters Pathway Level 1: Project 3 and Level 2: Effective Body Language
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Eulogy example for a brother - a little brother's moving tribute
What do you say in a eulogy for a brother? Read a much-admired heartfelt reader submitted example that's helped 1000s write a eulogy for their own brother.
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Vocal warm ups for public speakers: the top 3 essentials
Vocal warm ups: the magic trilogy - exercises for body, breath and voice to ensure you are focused and ready to confidently deliver your speech.
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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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Two short eulogy examples: one for a son, one for a sister
Two short heartfelt reader-submitted eulogy examples - a poignant tribute from a mother for her beloved son and a brother's eulogy for his adored sister.
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Farewell Cupcake: A sample eulogy for a loved little sister
Read this heartfelt sample eulogy for a sister, featuring personal stories and reflections to inspire your own tribute. With a printable eulogy planner.
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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.
