“Learning how to give a speech in English is a human capital investment. You have to put your time into this skill, in order to leverage it as a powerful tool in your career.” 「學好如何用英語演說是對自身實力的一大投資,這種技能是往後職涯的強大利器,必須好好花時間學習。」—元大金控策略長 王正新
“The English Speech Contest will prepare students not just for contests, but for their future.” 「《英文演講比賽》不只能幫學生準備演講,更有助他們的未來。」—民視英語新聞主播 李顗恩
“Mastering English is a lifelong journey, and speech contests have helped make my dreams come true. So, what’s your dream? I can do it, and so can you!” 「精通英文是段漫長之路,而演講比賽已經助我夢想成真了。那麼你的夢想是什麼?我做得到,你也可以!」—台南天主教德光中學教師 徐蕙蘭
“As an experienced judge in many speech contests, Bill provides insight into how to make public speaking more enjoyable for both speakers and audiences.” 「Bill曾身為多場演講比賽的專業評審,提供許多讓演說更加引人入勝的洞見。」—台北內湖達人女中教師 劉逸竹
Contents Acknowledgements 1 Forward by Doris Brougham 7 Audio and Video Track Lists 11 1 Introduction 15 2 Why Give a Speech 25 3 Preparing Your Speech Word Count 39 4 Writing the Introduction 53 5 Writing the Body of Your Speech 65 6 Writing the Conclusion of Your Speech 87 7 Getting Help from Your Computer 105 8 Asking a Native Speaker for Some Help 115 9 Memorizing Your Speech 125 10 Practice Performing Your Speech 145 11 Fine Tuning Your Speech 159 12 The Night Before and the Day of Your Speech 179 13 The Contest 189 14 After the Prepared Speeches are Finished 205 15 Preparing for the Impromptu Speech 215 16 Giving the Impromptu Speech 249 17 The End of the Speech Contest 271 18 The Road Ahead 283
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