How to choose a topic?
Before considering a speech topic, ask yourself three questions:
- Am I an expert on this topic?
It isn’t necessary to know everything about a topic, but you do need to know more about the topic than your audience to be seen as an interesting speaker. Your knowledge must cover not only what you plan to say, but go beyond that so that you are able to comfortably handle questions afterward. - Am I passionate about this topic?
Passion for your topic is the fuel that will power your speech delivery. Your posture, your gestures, your eyes, your facial expressions, and your energy level are all elevated when you talk about topics you enjoy. - Does my audience care about this topic?
If your audience doesn’t see value for themselves in your topic, there are two possibilities. Either they don’t show up, or they show up and tune out. In either case, you are wasting your breath. Every successful speech must contain explicit value for your audience.
Some examples of speeches
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Some advices for your oral presentation
These videos are available in both French and English. We will watch the French ones in the classroom but you can watch the English version at home.
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