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150+ Amazing Birthday Toasts They’ll Never Forget
Plus, expert tips on how to give a great toastDo you have to deliver a birthday toast at an upcoming party, and are already feeling nervous about it? No need to worry—we have over 150 fun and unique birthday toasts and...
How to
Not Be Annoying
If you are worried about annoying other people and are seeking solutions to solve that problem, you have already won half the battle. All it takes is being self-aware and adjusting the way you interact with the people ar...
How to
Enunciate
Enunciation is a skill everyone could benefit from practicing, especially before a public speech, a singing performance, or just a crowded, noisy gathering. With enough practice, anyone can change, mumbling, mispronuncia...
How to Research, Write, & Give an Informative Speech
How to write and deliver an informative speechAn informative speech tells an audience about a process, event, or concept. Whether you’re explaining how to grow a garden or describing a historical event, writing an info...
How to
Become a Motivational Speaker
When you think of motivational speakers, you might think about self-help gurus telling you how to channel your inner child or visualize your path to success. However, motivational speakers can deliver presentations and s...
How to
Write a High School President Speech
Campaigning for school president is an exciting opportunity to build your leadership skills and bring change to your school. If you want to win the presidency, you’ll need to give a persuasive campaign speech to get pe...
A Guide to Writing the Perfect Mother of the Groom Speech
Templates and advice to help you give the best speech everYour son’s wedding is quickly approaching and all the details are taken care of—except the speech you plan to give at the rehearsal dinner or reception. We'r...
How to
Write a Valedictorian Speech
Giving your valedictorian or graduation speech at the end of your time at high school is both an exciting and sometimes daunting task, and it is one that most speech givers relish. Its aim is to provide a persuasive, mov...
How to
Add Length to a Speech
When you’re giving a speech, it often feels like it happened in a flash—so what do you do if you need to slow things down? Adding length to a speech is something many speakers and presenters have to do, and, thankful...
A Guide to Writing School Speeches: Structure, Delivery, & More
Sway voters to elect you for student council or club leadership If you’re running for office in school elections, delivering your candidate speech can be one of the most important parts of the whole process. And you c...
How to
Give a Great Impromptu Speech
Most speeches are the result of careful planning, revision and practice. There may be times, however, when a situation demands that you give an impromptu speech with little or no time to prepare. When you find yourself i...
How to
Write an Acceptance Speech
Follow our guide for everything you need to include in your speech When you win an award or honor, it's traditional to share a few words. Writing an acceptance speech can be challenging, so it helps to brainstorm and pre...
How to
Be a Good Debater
It doesn't matter whether you're debating from a podium or you're just fighting with your mom at home: a few simple rules apply to arguing like a pro. When you use effective communication, a well-placed argument, and rea...
How to
Lead Into a Quote
Introducing a quote in a paper can be tricky, as you want the quote to feel seamless and relevant to your topic. You may want to use a quote from a literary text to support your ideas in an essay, or as evidence in your ...
How to
Speak Professionally
No matter your line of work, other people form fast opinions on you based on what you say and how you say it. Speaking professionally means that you communicate with clarity and confidence, putting listeners at ease whil...
How to
Judge a Debate
Debate is a popular extracurricular activity that gives participants opportunities to refine their critical thinking and public speaking skills. Judging debate tournaments is a great way to support this tradition! Make s...
How to
Win Informal Arguments and Debates
Skilled debate is an art that takes quick thinking, good organizational skills, and effective communication. Unlike formal debates scored by a judge, informal arguments and debates can happen just about anywhere. In an i...
How to
Write a Keynote Speech
A good keynote speech is gripping and inspiring. It sets the tone for the event, program, or conference, and it can really unify the audience. If you’ve been invited to write and give a keynote speech (congrats!), you ...
How to
Write a Salutatorian Speech
Delivering a salutatorian speech is a great honor. But before you can deliver it, you have to write it. Before you begin, think about your topic and find out how long you have to speak. Thoughtfully structure your spe...
How to
Write a Campaign Speech
A good campaign speech can persuade, excite, and motivate, compensating for weaknesses in other parts of the campaign. Although good speakers make it look natural, there are actually specific techniques you can use to ma...
