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15 Ways to Start a Speech + Bonus Tips

You have heard the saying “First impressions are lasting; you never get a second chance to create a good first impression.”

The same is true when talking about how to start a speech…

The truth is, when you start your speech, you must focus everything on making a positive first impression on your audience members (especially if you are doing the presentation virtually ). The introduction is basically the formal greetings for speeches, so let’s be sure to get this right to really hook the audience.

Here are 15 different ways to start a speech as well as 2 extra BONUS tips at the end.

1) Thank the Organizers and Audience

You can start by thanking the audience for coming and thanking the organization for inviting you to speak.

Refer to the person who introduced you or to one or more of the senior people in the organization in the audience.

This compliments them, makes them feel proud and happy about your presence, and connects you to the audience like an electrical plug in a socket.

2) Start With a Positive Statement

A presentation tip at the start is to tell the audience members how much they will like and enjoy what you have to say.

For example, you might say:

“You’re really going to enjoy the time we spend together this evening. I’m going to share with you some of the most important ideas that have ever been discovered in this area.”

Remember that  speaking is an art,  so be an artist and take complete control of your performance,

3) Compliment the Audience

You can begin by complimenting the audience members sincerely and with great respect.

Smile as if you are really glad to see them as if they are all old friends of yours that you have not seen for quite a while.

You can tell them that it is a great honor for you to be here, that they are some of the most important people in this business or industry, and that you are looking forward to sharing some key ideas with them.

You could say something like:

“It is an honor to be here with you today. You are the elite, the top 10 percent of people in this industry. Only the very best people in any field will take the time and make the sacrifice to come so far for a conference like this.”

4) Start Your Speech By Referring to Current Events

Use a current event front-page news story to transition into your subject and to illustrate or prove your point. You can bring a copy of the newspaper and hold it up as you refer to it in your introduction.

This visual image of you holding the paper and reciting or reading a key point rivets the audience’s attention and causes people to lean forward to hear what you have to say.

5) Refer to a Historical Event

For many years, I studied military history…

Especially the lives and campaigns of the great generals and the decisive battles they won. One of my favorites was Alexander the Great.

One day, I was asked to give a talk on leadership principles to a roomful of managers for a Fortune 500 company.

I decided that the campaign of Alexander the Great against Darius of Persia would make an excellent story that would illustrate the leadership qualities of one of the great commanders in history.

I opened my talk with these words:

“Once upon a time there was a young man named Alex who grew up in a poor country. But Alex was a little bit ambitious. From an early age, he decided that he wanted to conquer the entire known world. But there was a small problem. Most of the known world was under the control of a huge multinational called the Persian Empire, headed by King Darius II. To fulfill his ambition, Alex was going to have to take the market share away from the market leader, who was very determined to hold on to it.

This is the same situation that exists between you and your major competitors in the market today. You are going to have to use all your leadership skills to win the great marketing battles of the future.”

6) Refer to a Well Known Person

You can start by quoting a well-known person or publication that recently made an important statement.

One of the subjects I touch upon regularly is the importance of continual personal development.

I will say something like:

“In the twenty-first century, knowledge and know-how are the keys to success. As basketball coach Pat Riley said, ‘If you are not getting better, you are getting worse.’”

7) Refer to a Recent Conversation

Start by telling a story about a recent conversation with someone in attendance.

For instance, I might say:

“A few minutes ago, I was talking with Tom Robinson in the lobby. He told me that this is one of the very best times to be working in this industry, and I agree.”

8) Make a Shocking Statement

You can start your talk by making a shocking statement of some kind.

For example, you might say something like:

“According to a recent study, there will be more change, more competition, and more opportunities in this industry in the next year than ever before. And 72 percent of the people in this room will be doing something different within two years if they do not rapidly adapt top these changes.”

Click here If you want to learn more techniques to wow your audience.

9) Quote From Recent Research

You can start by quoting a recent research report.

One example is:

“According to a story in a recent issue of Businessweek, there were almost 11 million millionaires in America in 2018, most of them self-made.”

10) Start Your Speech By Giving Them Hope

The French philosopher Gustav Le Bon once wrote, “The only religion of mankind is, and always has been hope.”

When you speak effectively, you give people hope of some kind.

Remember, the ultimate purpose of speaking is to inspire people to do things that they would not have done in the absence of your comments.

Everything you say should relate to the actions you want people to take and the reasons that they should take those actions.

11) Be Entertaining

Bill Gove used to walk onto the stage after his introduction if he had just finished talking to someone on the side and was breaking off to give his talk to the group.

The audience got the feeling that his entire talk was one continuous conversation, devoid of meaningless filler words .

Bill would often go to the edge of the stage and then drop his voice in a conspiratorial way, open his arms, and beckon the audience members to come a little closer.

He would say, “Come here, let me tell you something,” and then he would wave them forward as though he was about to tell a secret to the entire room.

The amazing thing was that everyone in the room would lean forward to hear this “secret” that he was about to share. People would all suddenly realize what they were doing and break out in laughter. It was a wonderful device to get the audience into the palm of his hands.

12) Ask a Question

You can open by making a positive statement and then ask a question requiring a show of hands.

Try something like this:

“This is a great time to be alive and in business in America. By the way how many people here are self-employed?”

Raise your hand to indicate what you want people to do. I have used this line, and after a number of hands go up, I then say to someone who raised their hand in the front, “How many people here are really self-employed?”

Invariably, someone will say, “We all are!”

I then compliment and affirm the answer:  “You’re right! We are all self-employed, from the time we take our first jobs to the day that we retire; we all work for ourselves, no matter who signs our paychecks.”

13) Open With a Problem

You can start with a problem that must be solved. If it is a problem that almost everyone has in common, you will immediately have the audience’s complete and undivided attention.

For example, you could say:

“Fully 63 percent of baby boomers are moving toward retirement without enough money put aside to provide for themselves for as long as they are going to live. We must address this problem and take action immediately to ensure that each person who retires will be able to live comfortably for the rest of his or her natural life.”

14) Make a Strong Statement, Then Ask a Question

You can start by making a strong statement and then ask a question. You then follow with an answer and ask another question. This gets people immediately involved and listening to your every word.

Here’s an example:

“Twenty percent of the people in our society make 80 percent of the money. Are you a member of the top 20 percent? If not, would you like to join the top 20 percent or even the top 10 percent? Well, in the next few minutes, I am going to give you some ideas to help you become some of the highest-paid people in our society. Would that be a good goal for our time together today?”

15) Tell a Story

You can start your talk with a story. Some of the most powerful words grab the complete attention of the audience are, “Once upon a time…”

From infancy and early childhood, people love stories of any kind. When you start off with the words, “Once upon a time…” you tell the audience that a story is coming. People immediately settle down, become quiet, and lean forward like kids around a campfire.

When I conduct full-day seminars and I want to bring people back to their seats after a break, I will say loudly, “Once upon a time there was a man, right here in this city…”

As soon as I say these words, people hurry back to their seats and begin to listen attentively to the rest of the story.

The story technique is very effective.

In fact, its probably one of the best public speaking tips I’ve learned to this day.

Bonus Tip: Tell Them About Yourself

Very often, I will start a speech to a business, sales, or entrepreneurial group by saying:

“I started off without graduating from high school. My family had no money. Everything I accomplished in life I had to do on my own with very little help from anyone else.”

It is amazing how many people come up to me after a talk that began with those words and tells me that was their experience as well.

They tell me that they could immediately identify with me because they too had started with poor grades and limited funds, as most people do. As a result, they were open to the rest of my talk, even a full-day seminar, and felt that everything I said was more valid and authentic than if I had been a person who started off with a successful background.

Building a bridge like this is very helpful in bringing the audience onto your side.

Bonus Tip: Get Them Talking to One Another

You can ask people to turn to the person next to them to discuss a particular point.

For instance, you could say:

“Tell the person next to you what you would like to learn from this seminar.”

Whatever you ask your audience members to do, within reason, they will do it for you. Your commands and your thought leadership will easily influence them, as long as you ask them with confidence.

By following any one of these tips for starting your speech, you are sure to grab your audience’s attention every time. How do you start a speech? Let me know in the comments.

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Student How To Start A Speech

The opening of a speech typically includes elements such as greeting the audience, introducing the speaker, expressing appreciation, and an attention-grabbing introduction. Here you will get a guide on Student how to start a speech. 

Starting a speech may include setting the purpose of the speech, determining its relevance to the audience, outlining the structure of the presentation, and creating a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere.

How to start a speech as a student?

Starting your speech effectively is very important to grab your audience’s attention and set the mood for the rest of your presentation.

Here are some steps and tips on how to start a speech as a student , these are as… 1. Introduction and Greetings

Begin by introducing yourself and greeting the audience. “Good morning/afternoon/evening, everyone.

My name is [your name]. I am pleased to be here today to speak on [your topic].” 2. Engaging Opening

Captivate your audience from the start. Use compelling quotes, interesting facts, thought-provoking questions, or short anecdotes related to your topic.

This will pique their curiosity and make your speech more receptive. 3. State the Purpose

Clearly state the purpose of your speech. Let your audience know what you aim to accomplish or what they can expect to learn from your talk.

For example:

“Today I would like to share some interesting insights about [your topic] and why it is important to all of us.” 4. Establish Relevance

Create a connection between your topic and your audience. Explain why your topic is important to them or how it relates to their interests and concerns.

This creates a sense of relevance and helps keep your audience engaged. 5. Outline the Structure

Give a brief overview of the main points or sections of your speech. This will help your audience understand the structure of your presentation and prepare them mentally for what is to come.

“He describes three important aspects of [your topic]: [first point], [second point], [third point].” 6. Use Visuals or Props (if appropriate)

Depending on your topic, you can use visual aids and props to give your introduction more impact.

This can be strong images, graphics, thematic props, or short video clips. 7. Maintain Confidence and Enthusiasm

Present your ideas with confidence and enthusiasm. Smile and make eye contact with your audience to connect with them.

Being positive and confident can increase your credibility and attract your audience. 8. Keep it Brief

Your introduction should grab attention, but it should also be concise. Don’t go into too much detail here. Stores more detailed information about the body of the speech.

ALSO, READ | How to reply to thank you?

Getting off to a good start is important, but just as important is keeping your audience engaged for the rest of your speech . So practice your speech, be organized, speak passionately and clearly, and deliver engaging presentations. I wish you good luck!

Student How To Start A Speech

Starting lines of speech for students (Speech Starting Lines in English in School)

Here are a few beginning strains for a speech focused in the direction of students…

1. Fellow students, educators, and esteemed guests, these days we acquire right here with a shared purpose – to have a good time knowledge, growth, and the boundless opportunities that lie beforehand.

2. Hello, my fellow students! As we stand on the edge of a brand new bankruptcy in our lives, I can`t assist but sense a combination of excitement, nervousness, and the fun of infinite opportunities.

3. Good [morning/afternoon], students! I am venerated to deal with this sort of colorful and dynamic audience. Each of you represents the future, and I am keen to embark on this adventure of getting to know together.

4. Dear classmates, it is an absolute delight to face earlier than you these days. We are extra than only a collection of students; we’re a network of dreamers, doers, and alternate-makers.

5. Greetings, younger minds! Today, I need to percentage with you a message that transcends the bounds of lecture rooms and textbooks, a message that empowers every folk to form our destinies.

6. Hey there, fellow students! I need to take a second to mirror the great adventure we have got been on so far, and additionally appearance beforehand to the notable adventures that watch for us.

7. Good [morning/afternoon], everyone! As students, we’re the architects of our futures, and with the proper mindset and determination, we are able to construct a global full of infinite opportunities.

8. To all my fellow students, I stand right here with gigantic satisfaction and gratitude. Our particular views and numerous capabilities have the strength to alternate the global, beginning proper right here, proper now.

9. Hello, formidable minds! Today, I invite you to sign up for me on a quest for knowledge, for it is thru getting to know that we liberate the doorways to a brighter and extra promising future.

10. Greetings to my fellow learners! Remember that the pursuit of training isn’t always pretty much grades; it is approximately obtaining wisdom, empathy, and the ability to make a wonderful effect globally.

Starting your speech with a clear and engaging introduction lays the foundation for a memorable and impactful speech. These starting lines of speech in English will help students in school .

How to start a speech of introduction?

Starting an introductory speech (student speech start) is an important task because it sets the stage for the introducer and leaves a positive impression on the audience.

“I am honored to be here today to introduce an outstanding person who has made a significant contribution to [region/industry/topic]. “

Briefly state your knowledge of your relationship with the person you are introducing or their accomplishments.

Use positive adjectives and descriptive phrases to spark enthusiasm in the person you are introducing.

Explain why the person you are introducing is relevant and valuable to your audience.

Your positive attitude is contagious and your audience will be more receptive to your upcoming speeches.

The focus should be on the speaker, not the introduction itself.

After introducing the person, gently transition to being the keynote speaker or inviting them on stage.

An effective introduction not only builds rapport with the person you are introducing but also creates a positive atmosphere for the rest of the event and speech.

Practice introducing yourself smoothly and appropriately expressing your admiration for the speaker.

Best introduction speech for students

A good entrance speech for a student (student speech start) should be engaging, inspiring, and relatable. Here is the best introduction speech for students you can consider it.

“Good morning, dear students, lecturers, and distinguished guests, Today is a day of endless possibilities and endless possibilities.

We gather here to embark on a journey of growth, learning, and discovery that will shape our future and leave a lasting impact on the world.

We all come from different backgrounds, have our own dreams, and have different talents. Nevertheless, we are united by our common quest for knowledge, our hunger for knowledge, and our passion to make a difference.

We are now on the threshold of a new chapter in our lives where the door of possibility is wide open. It’s time to build lifelong friendships, overcome challenges, and pave the way to success. But remember, you won’t be walking this journey alone. Together, we are a force to be reckoned with as a community of thinkers, innovators, and change-makers.

The classrooms, laboratories, and halls of this institution promote not only academic excellence, but the virtues of empathy, compassion, and resilience. It’s not just the grades you get that matter. It’s about the values ​​we uphold and the impact we make. As the new school year begins, seize every opportunity in front of you.

Get out of your comfort zone and be bold to dream big. Be curious, ask questions, and seek knowledge beyond the textbook. And when difficulties inevitably arise, let us remember that we are not alone in this journey.

Our teachers, mentors, and fellow students are here to support and encourage us.

Today we stand on the threshold of greatness. This is a place where dreams come true, ideas become reality and each of us has the power to make a positive impact on the world. So, my friends, let us face this adventure together with determination in our hearts, with enthusiasm, and with the conviction that we are destined for great things.

May this year be a time of growth, a time of learning, and a chapter to look back on with pride. Let’s make it a memorable year as a turning point in your life. Thank you and let’s make it a journey for books!”

The purpose of this introductory speech is to inspire and motivate students to approach the school year with enthusiasm and determination.

It highlights the power of unity, growth, and community as they embark on their educational journey together.

Famous speech opening lines

There have been numerous famous speeches throughout history, each with memorable opening lines that captured the attention of their audiences.

Here are some iconic speech opening lines… 1. “Forty-seven years ago our ancestors envisioned freedom and brought forth a new nation on this continent, true to the principle that all men are born equal.” – Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address 2. “I have a dream that one day this country will rise up and live out the true meaning of the credo: ‘We have taken these truths for granted and that all men are born equal.'” – Martin Luther King, Jr., “I Have a Dream” 3. “We chose to go to the moon and do other things in the last decade not because it’s easy, but because it’s hard.” – John F. Kennedy, Moon Speech 4. “My friends, my Romans, my brethren, lend me your ear. I have not come to honor Caesar, but to bury him.” – William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar 5. “I am not a Virginian, but an American.” – Patrick Henry, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death 6. “Don’t ask what your country can do for you. Ask what your country can do for you.” – John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address 7. “Today, in this auditorium and around the world, we gather to remember and honor the victims of the Holocaust.” – Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech 8. “We are confronted with a moral and spiritual crisis.” – Martin Luther King Jr., Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence These opening lines are just a few examples of how powerful rhetoric can captivate audiences, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact. The best speeches often start with strong, evocative openings that set the tone for the entire address.

How to start a speech examples (student speech start)

Here are some examples of different ways to start a speech… 1. Start with a Quote

“As Albert Einstein once said, ‘The only source of knowledge is experience.’ Today I stand before you to share with you my experience and the wisdom I have gained from it. 2. Begin with a Thought-Provoking Question

“Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn dreams into reality? Today, we’ll explore the key ingredients that can transform aspirations into achievements.” 3. Use an Anecdote or Personal Story

“Let’s go back to a pivotal moment in my life. It was a time of uncertainty, but it taught me a valuable lesson about perseverance and the strength of the human spirit.” 4. Start with a Startling Fact or Statistic

“Did you know that nearly one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste? Today, we’ll discuss the importance of sustainability and how each of us can make a difference.” 5. Open with Humor

“Good [morning/afternoon], everyone! Before we dive into the serious stuff, let me share a quick joke to lighten the mood: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!” 6. Use a Bold Statement or Declaration

“The time has come for us to challenge the status quo and redefine what’s possible. Today, I urge you to break free from the chains of conformity and embrace innovation.” 7. Start with a Historical Reference

“In 1969, humans took their first steps on the moon. Today, we gather to celebrate not just that remarkable achievement but also the spirit of exploration that drives us forward.” 8. Open with a Relevant Current Event

“In recent news, the alarming rise in environmental disasters serves as a wake-up call for us all. Together, we must take action to protect our planet for future generations.” The way you start a speech (student speech start) sets the stage for the rest of your presentation. Choose an opening that aligns with your speech’s theme and engages the audience from the very beginning.

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15 Powerful Speech Opening Lines (And How to Create Your Own)

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Powerful speech opening lines set the tone and mood of your speech. It’s what grips the audience to want to know more about the rest of your talk.

The first few seconds are critical. It’s when you have maximum attention of the audience. And you must capitalize on that!

Instead of starting off with something plain and obvious such as a ‘Thank you’ or ‘Good Morning’, there’s so much more you can do for a powerful speech opening (here’s a great article we wrote a while ago on how you should NOT start your speech ).

To help you with this, I’ve compiled some of my favourite openings from various speakers. These speakers have gone on to deliver TED talks , win international Toastmaster competitions or are just noteworthy people who have mastered the art of communication.

After each speaker’s opening line, I have added how you can include their style of opening into your own speech. Understanding how these great speakers do it will certainly give you an idea to create your own speech opening line which will grip the audience from the outset!

Alright! Let’s dive into the 15 powerful speech openings…

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1. Ric Elias

Opening: “Imagine a big explosion as you climb through 3,000 ft. Imagine a plane full of smoke. Imagine an engine going clack, clack, clack. It sounds scary. Well I had a unique seat that day. I was sitting in 1D.”

How to use the power of imagination to open your speech?

Putting your audience in a state of imagination can work extremely well to captivate them for the remainder of your talk.

It really helps to bring your audience in a certain mood that preps them for what’s about to come next. Speakers have used this with high effectiveness by transporting their audience into an imaginary land to help prove their point.

When Ric Elias opened his speech, the detail he used (3000 ft, sound of the engine going clack-clack-clack) made me feel that I too was in the plane. He was trying to make the audience experience what he was feeling – and, at least in my opinion, he did.

When using the imagination opening for speeches, the key is – detail. While we want the audience to wander into imagination, we want them to wander off to the image that we want to create for them. So, detail out your scenario if you’re going to use this technique.

Make your audience feel like they too are in the same circumstance as you were when you were in that particular situation.

2. Barack Obama

Opening: “You can’t say it, but you know it’s true.”

3. Seth MacFarlane

Opening: “There’s nowhere I would rather be on a day like this than around all this electoral equipment.” (It was raining)

How to use humour to open your speech?

When you use humour in a manner that suits your personality, it can set you up for a great speech. Why? Because getting a laugh in the first 30 seconds or so is a great way to quickly get the audience to like you.

And when they like you, they are much more likely to listen to and believe in your ideas.

Obama effortlessly uses his opening line to entice laughter among the audience. He brilliantly used the setting (the context of Trump becoming President) and said a line that completely matched his style of speaking.

Saying a joke without really saying a joke and getting people to laugh requires you to be completely comfortable in your own skin. And that’s not easy for many people (me being one of them).

If the joke doesn’t land as expected, it could lead to a rocky start.

Keep in mind the following when attempting to deliver a funny introduction:

  • Know your audience: Make sure your audience gets the context of the joke (if it’s an inside joke among the members you’re speaking to, that’s even better!). You can read this article we wrote where we give you tips on how you can actually get to know your audience better to ensure maximum impact with your speech openings
  • The joke should suit your natural personality. Don’t make it look forced or it won’t elicit the desired response
  • Test the opening out on a few people who match your real audience. Analyze their response and tweak the joke accordingly if necessary
  • Starting your speech with humour means your setting the tone of your speech. It would make sense to have a few more jokes sprinkled around the rest of the speech as well as the audience might be expecting the same from you

4. Mohammed Qahtani

Opening: Puts a cigarette on his lips, lights a lighter, stops just before lighting the cigarette. Looks at audience, “What?”

5. Darren Tay

Opening: Puts a white pair of briefs over his pants.

How to use props to begin your speech?

The reason props work so well in a talk is because in most cases the audience is not expecting anything more than just talking. So when a speaker pulls out an object that is unusual, everyone’s attention goes right to it.

It makes you wonder why that prop is being used in this particular speech.

The key word here is unusual . To grip the audience’s attention at the beginning of the speech, the prop being used should be something that the audience would never expect. Otherwise, it just becomes something that is common. And common = boring!

What Mohammed Qahtani and Darren Tay did superbly well in their talks was that they used props that nobody expected them to.

By pulling out a cigarette and lighter or a white pair of underwear, the audience can’t help but be gripped by what the speaker is about to do next. And that makes for a powerful speech opening.

6. Simon Sinek

Opening: “How do you explain when things don’t go as we assume? Or better, how do you explain when others are able to achieve things that seem to defy all of the assumptions?”

7. Julian Treasure

Opening: “The human voice. It’s the instrument we all play. It’s the most powerful sound in the world. Probably the only one that can start a war or say “I love you.” And yet many people have the experience that when they speak people don’t listen to them. Why is that? How can we speak powerfully to make change in the world?”

How to use questions to open a speech?

I use this method often. Starting off with a question is the simplest way to start your speech in a manner that immediately engages the audience.

But we should keep our questions compelling as opposed to something that is fairly obvious.

I’ve heard many speakers start their speeches with questions like “How many of us want to be successful?”

No one is going to say ‘no’ to that and frankly, I just feel silly raising my hand at such questions.

Simon Sinek and Jullian Treasure used questions in a manner that really made the audience think and make them curious to find out what the answer to that question is.

What Jullian Treasure did even better was the use of a few statements which built up to his question. This made the question even more compelling and set the theme for what the rest of his talk would be about.

So think of what question you can ask in your speech that will:

  • Set the theme for the remainder of your speech
  • Not be something that is fairly obvious
  • Be compelling enough so that the audience will actually want to know what the answer to that question will be

8. Aaron Beverley

Opening: Long pause (after an absurdly long introduction of a 57-word speech title). “Be honest. You enjoyed that, didn’t you?”

How to use silence for speech openings?

The reason this speech opening stands out is because of the fact that the title itself is 57 words long. The audience was already hilariously intrigued by what was going to come next.

But what’s so gripping here is the way Aaron holds the crowd’s suspense by…doing nothing. For about 10 to 12 seconds he did nothing but stand and look at the audience. Everyone quietened down. He then broke this silence by a humorous remark that brought the audience laughing down again.

When going on to open your speech, besides focusing on building a killer opening sentence, how about just being silent?

It’s important to keep in mind that the point of having a strong opening is so that the audience’s attention is all on you and are intrigued enough to want to listen to the rest of your speech.

Silence is a great way to do that. When you get on the stage, just pause for a few seconds (about 3 to 5 seconds) and just look at the crowd. Let the audience and yourself settle in to the fact that the spotlight is now on you.

I can’t put my finger on it, but there is something about starting the speech off with a pure pause that just makes the beginning so much more powerful. It adds credibility to you as a speaker as well, making you look more comfortable and confident on stage. 

If you want to know more about the power of pausing in public speaking , check out this post we wrote. It will give you a deeper insight into the importance of pausing and how you can harness it for your own speeches. You can also check out this video to know more about Pausing for Public Speaking:

9. Dan Pink

Opening: “I need to make a confession at the outset here. Little over 20 years ago, I did something that I regret. Something that I’m not particularly proud of. Something that in many ways I wish no one would ever know but that here I feel kind of obliged to reveal.”

10. Kelly McGonigal

Opening: “I have a confession to make. But first I want you to make a little confession to me.”

How to use a build-up to open your speech?

When there are so many amazing ways to start a speech and grip an audience from the outset, why would you ever choose to begin your speech with a ‘Good morning?’.

That’s what I love about build-ups. They set the mood for something awesome that’s about to come in that the audience will feel like they just have to know about.

Instead of starting a speech as it is, see if you can add some build-up to your beginning itself. For instance, in Kelly McGonigal’s speech, she could have started off with the question of stress itself (which she eventually moves on to in her speech). It’s not a bad way to start the speech.

But by adding the statement of “I have a confession to make” and then not revealing the confession for a little bit, the audience is gripped to know what she’s about to do next and find out what indeed is her confession.

11. Tim Urban

Opening: “So in college, I was a government major. Which means that I had to write a lot of papers. Now when a normal student writes a paper, they might spread the work out a little like this.”

12. Scott Dinsmore

Opening: “8 years ago, I got the worst career advice of my life.”

How to use storytelling as a speech opening?

“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller.” Steve Jobs

Storytelling is the foundation of good speeches. Starting your speech with a story is a great way to grip the audience’s attention. It makes them yearn to want to know how the rest of the story is going to pan out.

Tim Urban starts off his speech with a story dating back to his college days. His use of slides is masterful and something we all can learn from. But while his story sounds simple, it does the job of intriguing the audience to want to know more.

As soon as I heard the opening lines, I thought to myself “If normal students write their paper in a certain manner, how does Tim write his papers?”

Combine such a simple yet intriguing opening with comedic slides, and you’ve got yourself a pretty gripping speech.

Scott Dismore’s statement has a similar impact. However, just a side note, Scott Dismore actually started his speech with “Wow, what an honour.”

I would advise to not start your talk with something such as that. It’s way too common and does not do the job an opening must, which is to grip your audience and set the tone for what’s coming.

13. Larry Smith

Opening: “I want to discuss with you this afternoon why you’re going to fail to have a great career.”

14. Jane McGonigal

Opening: “You will live 7.5 minutes longer than you would have otherwise, just because you watched this talk.”

How to use provocative statements to start your speech?

Making a provocative statement creates a keen desire among the audience to want to know more about what you have to say. It immediately brings everyone into attention.

Larry Smith did just that by making his opening statement surprising, lightly humorous, and above all – fearful. These elements lead to an opening statement which creates so much curiosity among the audience that they need to know how your speech pans out.

This one time, I remember seeing a speaker start a speech with, “Last week, my best friend committed suicide.” The entire crowd was gripped. Everyone could feel the tension in the room.

They were just waiting for the speaker to continue to know where this speech will go.

That’s what a hard-hitting statement does, it intrigues your audience so much that they can’t wait to hear more! Just a tip, if you do start off with a provocative, hard-hitting statement, make sure you pause for a moment after saying it.

Silence after an impactful statement will allow your message to really sink in with the audience.

Related article: 5 Ways to Grab Your Audience’s Attention When You’re Losing it!

15. Ramona J Smith

Opening: In a boxing stance, “Life would sometimes feel like a fight. The punches, jabs and hooks will come in the form of challenges, obstacles and failures. Yet if you stay in the ring and learn from those past fights, at the end of each round, you’ll be still standing.”

How to use your full body to grip the audience at the beginning of your speech?

In a talk, the audience is expecting you to do just that – talk. But when you enter the stage and start putting your full body into use in a way that the audience does not expect, it grabs their attention.

Body language is critical when it comes to public speaking. Hand gestures, stage movement, facial expressions are all things that need to be paid attention to while you’re speaking on stage. But that’s not I’m talking about here.

Here, I’m referring to a unique use of the body that grips the audience, like how Ramona did. By using her body to get into a boxing stance, imitating punches, jabs and hooks with her arms while talking – that’s what got the audience’s attention.

The reason I say this is so powerful is because if you take Ramona’s speech and remove the body usage from her opening, the entire magic of the opening falls flat.

While the content is definitely strong, without those movements, she would not have captured the audience’s attention as beautifully as she did with the use of her body.

So if you have a speech opening that seems slightly dull, see if you can add some body movement to it.

If your speech starts with a story of someone running, actually act out the running. If your speech starts with a story of someone reading, actually act out the reading.

It will make your speech opening that much more impactful.

Related article: 5 Body Language Tips to Command the Stage

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Final Words

So there it is! 15 speech openings from some of my favourite speeches. Hopefully, these will act as a guide for you to create your own opening which is super impactful and sets you off on the path to becoming a powerful public speaker!

But remember, while a speech opening is super important, it’s just part of an overall structure.

If you’re serious about not just creating a great speech opening but to improve your public speaking at an overall level, I would highly recommend you to check out this course: Acumen Presents: Chris Anderson on Public Speaking on Udemy. Not only does it have specific lectures on starting and ending a speech, but it also offers an in-depth guide into all the nuances of public speaking. 

Being the founder of TED Talks, Chris Anderson provides numerous examples of the best TED speakers to give us a very practical way of overcoming stage fear and delivering a speech that people will remember. His course has helped me personally and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to learn public speaking. 

No one is ever “done” learning public speaking. It’s a continuous process and you can always get better. Keep learning, keep conquering and keep being awesome!

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Arlin Cuncic, MA, is the author of The Anxiety Workbook and founder of the website About Social Anxiety. She has a Master's degree in clinical psychology.

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Public speaking tips for students aim to reduce anxiety that can interfere with giving presentations or speeches in class. These tips can also be helpful for those with social anxiety disorder (SAD)   who have difficulty speaking in front of a group or telling a story among friends.

Public Speaking Tips

If you have SAD and need to give a speech  in elementary school, high school, college, or university, it helps to be as prepared as possible . Beyond preparation, however, there are strategies that you can use to reduce anxiety and fight the urge to stay home with a fake illness.

Even great speakers practice their speeches beforehand. Practice out loud with a recording device or video camera and then watch yourself to see how you can improve. If you are feeling brave, practice in front of a friend or family member and ask for feedback.

  • Talk about what you know : If possible, choose a topic for your speech or presentation that you know a lot about and love. Your passion for the topic will be felt by the audience, and you will feel less anxious knowing that you have a lot of experience to draw from when other students ask you questions.
  • Concentrate on your message : When you focus on the task at hand, anxiety is less likely to get out of control. Concentrate on the main message of your speech or presentation and make it your goal to deliver that message to the other students in your class.
  • Grab the audience's attention : Most of your fellow classmates will pay attention for at least the first 20 seconds; grab their attention during those early moments. Start with an interesting fact or a story that relates to your topic.
  • Have one main message : Focus on one central theme and your classmates will learn more. Tie different parts of your talk to the main theme to support your overall message. Trying to cover too much ground can leave other students feeling overwhelmed.

Tell Stories

Stories catch the attention of other students and deliver a message in a more meaningful way than facts and figures. Whenever possible, use a story to illustrate a point in your talk.

Being prepared to speak in public can also be important if you have social anxiety disorder. Feeling confident and prepared to give your speech may help lessen your feelings of anxiety. Some of the things that you can do to prepare include:

  • Visit the room : If you have access to the classroom where you will be speaking outside of class hours, take the time to visit in advance and get used to standing at the front of the room. Make arrangements for any audio-visual equipment and practice standing in the exact spot where you will deliver your speech.
  • Rack up experience : Volunteer to speak in front of your class as often as possible. Be the first one to raise your hand when a question is asked. Your confidence will grow with every public speaking experience.
  • Observe other speakers : Take the time to watch other speakers who are good at what they do. Practice imitating their style and confidence.
  • Organize your talk : Every speech should have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Structure your talk so that the other students know what to expect.

Manage Your Anxiety

Taking steps to deal with your feelings of anxiety can also make public speaking easier. Some of the things that you can do:

  • Tell someone about your anxiety : If you are speaking in front of a high school or college class, meet with your teacher or professor and describe your public speaking fears . If you're in elementary or high school, share your fears with your parents, a teacher, or a guidance counselor. Sometimes sharing how you feel can make it easier to overcome stage fright.
  • Visualize confidence : Visualize yourself confidently delivering your speech. Imagine feeling free of anxiety and engaging the students in your class. Although this may seem like a stretch for you now, visualization is a powerful tool for changing the way that you feel. Elite athletes use this strategy to improve performance in competitions.
  • Find a friendly face : If you are feeling anxious, find one of your friends in class (or someone who seems friendly) and imagine that you are speaking only to that person.

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Maintain Perspective

Remember that other students are on your side. Think about a time when you have been an audience member and the student delivering the speech or presentation was noticeably nervous. Did you think less of that student? More likely, you felt sympathetic and wanted to make that person more comfortable by smiling or nodding.

Remember—other students generally want you to succeed and feel comfortable. If for some reason the audience is not on your side or you experience bullying or social exclusion, be sure to discuss this with a parent, teacher, or guidance counselor.

Be Confident

Sometimes just knowing what makes a good speech can help you feel more confident. Focus on some of the following elements and practice them before you have to speak in public.

  • Develop your own style : In addition to imitating good speakers, work on developing your own personal style as a public speaker. Integrate your own personality into your speaking style and you will feel more comfortable in front of the class. Telling personal stories that tie into your theme are a great way to let other students get to know you better.
  • Avoid filler words : Words such as "basically", "well", and "um" don't add anything to your speech. Practice being silent when you feel the urge to use one of these words.
  • Vary your tone, volume, and speed : Interesting speakers vary the pitch (high versus low), volume (loud versus soft), and speed (fast versus slow) of their words. Doing so keeps your classmates interested and engaged in what you say.
  • Make the audience laugh : Laughter is a great way to relax both you and the other students in your class, and telling jokes can be a great icebreaker at the beginning of a speech. Practice the timing and delivery of your jokes beforehand and ask a friend for feedback. Be sure that they are appropriate for your class before you begin.
  • Smile : If all else fails, smile. Your fellow classmates will perceive you like a warm speaker and be more receptive to what you have to say.

Don't Apologize

If you make a mistake, don't offer apologies. Chances are that your classmates didn't notice anyway. Unless you need to correct a fact or figure, there is no point dwelling on errors that probably only you noticed.

If you make a mistake because your hands or shaking, or something similar, try to make light of the situation by saying something like, "I wasn't this nervous when I woke up this morning!" This can help to break the tension of the moment.

A Word From Verywell

It's natural to feel frightened the first time you have to speak in front of your class. However, if you fear continues, interferes with your daily life and keeps you awake at night, it may be helpful to see someone about your anxiety.

Try talking to a parent, teacher, or counselor about how you have been feeling. If that doesn't get you anywhere, ask to make an appointment with your doctor. Severe public speaking anxiety is a true disorder that can improve with treatment .

Spence SH, Rapee RM. The etiology of social anxiety disorder: An evidence-based model . Behav Res Ther. 2016;86:50-67. doi:10.1016/j.brat.2016.06.007

By Arlin Cuncic, MA Arlin Cuncic, MA, is the author of The Anxiety Workbook and founder of the website About Social Anxiety. She has a Master's degree in clinical psychology.

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Chances are you’ll be asked to give speeches or presentations in classes at school. If you get involved in volunteer groups, brief speeches to open events or thank participants are a must. Then there are the speeches at events such as weddings, as well as speeches that you might have to give in the workplace. That amounts to the average person being required to give quite a lot of speeches, even if they don’t get involved in an area such as politics where the ability to give a good speech becomes even more important. You might also have suffered through quite a number of bad speeches from other people – whether that’s at family events where the microphone squeaks the whole way through or a school presentation where the headteacher can’t quite make the jokes work. If you don’t want to inflict the same sort of experience on others, here are our top tips for giving a great speech.

1. Practise your microphone technique

Correct spacing is key - you want to be heard but don't want to end up deafening your audience!

2. Keep it short

Be strict with yourself when it comes to timing.

Particularly at something like a party or a wedding, no one will be unhappy if your speech runs a little short; it’ll just give them more time to investigate the canapés. If you are giving a speech for a class in school, and it’ll be assessed, you need to prioritise keeping it within the required time limits. But even under these circumstances, if you’ve been tasked – say – with giving a 10-15 minute speech, it’s usually better to come in nearer the 10 than the 15 minute mark. Put simply, even if your speech is terrible, your audience can probably tolerate it for 10 minutes. Much longer, and they’ll be struggling. This shouldn’t limit what you can cover; in the film Up , the whole of Carl and Ellie’s heartbreaking love story is told in under 12 minutes. Do you really need longer to make your points? Achieve brevity by writing out the speech you would give if you had all the time in the world, and then cut anything that seems extraneous or boring.

3. Consider what your audience wants to hear

If you are giving a speech in class because it’s your assignment, what your audience wants to hear is likely to be “the bell ringing for lunch”; you can’t help them there. But under other circumstances, consider what your audience wants to hear and what you want to say, and strive for there to be as much overlap as possible. In the context of a political speech, for instance, what you want to say might be why your party should receive votes; what your audience wants to hear is what your party would do for them, if they won power. Hopefully it should be possible to write a speech that meets both sets of needs, rather than focusing solely on whatever it is that you want to say and leaving your audience disappointed.

4. Pick a theme and stick to it

Beware: digressions ahead.

Here’s a goal for giving a speech: someone sitting near the back, who’s messing around on their phone for at least two-thirds of it and focusing mainly on how long it will be until lunch, should nonetheless be able to give a reasonably accurate answer to the question, “what was it about?” If you’re supposed to be giving a speech in defence of the nuclear deterrent, for example, both the topic and your position on it should be clearly identifiable. This means – to stick with the nuclear deterrent example – not talking for a while about jobs, and then the wider economy, and then the North-South divide, and then Scottish independence, and then Ukraine with a brief digression into South Ossetia before rounding off by squeaking out “and that’s why we should renew Trident!” seconds before you run out of time – no matter how relevant that cornucopia of topics may feel (and they are all relevant, albeit tenuously). It means that even if you do have to take a while to explain a more complex idea, you need to be concise, and bring it back to your theme as quickly as you can.

5. Speak slowly

Most people speak more quickly than they realise when they’re on stage, especially if they’re nervous. But no one will be able to follow your speech if you’re jabbering it out. Thankfully, this one is easy to fix with a little effort and practise. First of all, figure out how quickly you’re actually speaking: do a word count for your speech and then time yourself saying it. A fast speaker will speak at maybe 160 words per minute, a slow speaker at 100 wpm and an average speaker at 130 wpm. For a formal speech, you want to be speaking on the slow side. While this will vary by culture and environment, 120 wpm is a reasonable target to aim for; slow enough that everyone should be able to understand you, and fast enough that you hopefully won’t be sending them to sleep.

6. Tell a couple of jokes

A touch of humour won't go amiss, even if you're not a natural comedian.

This is a tricky tip because there are lots of pitfalls in the world of telling jokes. For instance, there’s the temptation to include an in-joke that three of your friends will understand and find hilarious, that is utterly baffling to everyone else in the room. Avoid this – if you include any jokes, witty references or anything along those lines, make sure they are accessible to everyone present. All the same, if you can manage a joke or two, it can be a useful way to break up a speech and retain the audience’s interest. A little self-deprecation (not too much!) or the use of classic joke formats such as “the scene was chaotic; it looked as if a bomb had hit and we didn’t know where to start on repairs – but that’s enough about the hen party…” work nicely even if you’re not very confident. Don’t turn it into a stand-up comedy sketch if you’re not a comedian, don’t wait for ages for laughter that’s not showing up, and don’t make jokes at the expense of anyone who you don’t know for sure can take it.

7. Don’t be afraid to repeat yourself if you need to

If you follow US or UK politics at all, you’ve probably heard some of these phrases recently: take back control, make America great again, long-term economic plan, son of a bus driver. Three of these have already led the party or people they’re associated with to electoral victory; the fourth remains to be seen. To take the ‘son of a bus driver’ as an example, this refers to Sadiq Khan, now Mayor of London. There can be hardly anyone in London who doesn’t know what their Mayor’s dad did for a living. Meanwhile, many of them probably can’t remember his rival Zac Goldsmith’s name, let alone anything he said during the campaign. The point is that repetition works. In pursuit of point 4, if you want people to remember your key theme, you’re going to have to say it more than once. Don’t assume that everyone will have paid attention to everything you’ve said, unless you’re in a classroom setting where they’ll get told off if they don’t.

8. Only use the visual aids you need

Scratch the notes and speak directly to your audience.

This tip applies to two things: PowerPoints and notes. If you can do without either (and your assignment allows it), then do. Every time you’re glancing over your notes or up at the screen, fiddling with the laptop to get the slide to move on, fighting with a video that isn’t working or struggling to read your own handwriting, is time that you’re not spending engaging with your audience. A well-written, clear speech delivered without notes is always going to be better than someone awkwardly reading aloud the bullet points on their PowerPoint slides. If you must do a presentation – for instance, because there are photos that need to be included – have as little text on it as possible, preferably none. That way, if there are people at the back who can’t really see the screen through the sea of heads in front of them, they’ll still be able to follow what you’re saying.

9. Get a friend to check for awkward mannerisms

Mannerisms that are entirely fine in normal life become awkward and strange when you’re speaking in public. Perhaps you’re inclined to fiddle with your hair or your cuffs, you rock back and forth on the balls of your feet, or you have a habit of reaching your hand to your cheek when you’re talking. No one would notice in everyday conversation, but when you’re on a stage, it’ll become all they’ll see. Some of this is easily avoidable – for instance, if you have long hair that you’re inclined to twirl or otherwise fiddle with, tie it up. For other mannerisms, get the critical friend who helped you sort out your microphone technique to tell you what they are, and do your best to suppress the more annoying ones.

10. Look around the room

Overly intense eye-contact can easily feel intimidating.

Talking about eye contact usually has the effect of making normal eye contact a lot harder, and so does giving a speech. All of a sudden, you’re up on stage, and you have no idea what a normal way to look at a group of people is. Some speakers deal with this by picking a point in the middle distance and speaking to it; others by picking a particular person near to the back and addressing their entire speech at them. This is obviously no fun for that person, who probably spends the whole thing feeling extremely uncomfortable, but it’s not too weird for everyone else. Better still, though, if you can manage it, is to look slowly and steadily around the room, trying to make eye contact with a decent range of people, before returning to the middle distance for a while, rinse and repeat. This needs to be slow and steady, or you give the impression that you’ve just smelled smoke and are casting about for a fire exit before the stampede beings.

11. Don’t be scared of a good reaction

If your speech is genuinely engaging, funny, inspiring or any of the other things you might hope it would be, your audience will react to it. There might be laughter, or applause, or even a bit of cheering depending on the setting. This can be daunting because when you’re practising your speech in front of your bedroom mirror, there’s no way to prepare for it. And it’s where even the best speakers can go wrong, by launching straight into what they were going to say next without waiting for the laughter or applause to stop, or by looking painfully awkward while it’s going on. It’s a pitfall that’s mostly solved by being aware it might happen. If your audience is applauding you or otherwise reacting well, it’s OK to smile, look up, wait for them to stop and then keep going with your speech – it’s as simple as that. You could even throw in a “thank you” before you continue in the knowledge that it’s all going well. Image credits: microphones ; audience ; boy with microphone ; clock ; winding road ; enjoy a joke ; sticky notes ; 

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This article was co-authored by Lynn Kirkham . Lynn Kirkham is a Professional Public Speaker and Founder of Yes You Can Speak, a San Francisco Bay Area-based public speaking educational business empowering thousands of professionals to take command of whatever stage they've been given - from job interviews, boardroom talks to TEDx and large conference platforms. Lynn was chosen as the official TEDx Berkeley speaker coach for the last four years and has worked with executives at Google, Facebook, Intuit, Genentech, Intel, VMware, and others. There are 15 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 394,881 times.

The best way to start a speech depends on the type and topic of the speech, your audience, and the overall tone of the event. The best way to ensure a successful speech is to grab your audience’s attention in the beginning of the speech; if you do so, they will likely stick with you to the very end. While there is no one way to capture an audience’s attention, there are several methods that may work. Choose the one that is the best fit for the event and your own personality.

Winning Your Audience’s Attention

Step 1 Begin with a joke.

  • At an event held in honor of a particular person, you might tell a humorous story involving you and the person being honored. Just make sure that the story or joke is not embarrassing or potentially offensive.
  • Try out your joke on a few different people before delivering it in your speech. If the joke falls flat or is offensive, cut it from your speech. [2] X Research source

Step 2 Make a startling statement.

  • Try something simple that cuts to the chase, like “Seat belts save lives.”

Step 3 Make a bold declarative statement.

  • If your speech is about mood disorders, you might make a statement along the lines of, “Depression, manic depression, and mood disorders of a similar strain can have deadly side effects.”
  • If you are giving a speech on self-defense, you could say something like, “If you're out alone and suddenly assaulted, your reaction in the first few seconds can be the difference between survival and death.”

Step 4 Evoke a sense of suspense or curiosity.

  • For a speech about dogs, you could describe the standard characteristics or daily life of a dog using a first person point of view, and end with the statement, “I am a dog.”

Step 5 Introduce a startling fact or statistic.

  • A statistic about declining or increasing birthrates in a specific region or country could alert people to population issues.

Step 6 Offer surprising statistics and other evidence.

  • For a speech in which you are trying to persuade the audience to take protective measures against the sun, you can bring up a statistic relating to the number of people who die from skin cancer on an annual year.

Step 7 Tell a story or an anecdote.

  • For a speech about maternity care in the United States, you could tell a story about an experience related to maternity care that you or someone you know went through.
  • If you were delivering a speech about how to bake a cake to kids or teens, you might describe a situation in which a child made a cake for a parent or loved one for a special occasion. Include details about how the recipient appreciated the gesture.

Step 8 Offer an appropriate quotation.

  • Try to choose a quote from a well-known source, since more people will likely respond to it if they recognize who spoke it.
  • Inspirational quotes are a popular way to open a graduation speech. Usually, the speaker would choose a quote that talks about dreams, education, looking toward the future, or building character.
  • Quotations are not often used to start demonstrative speeches.

Step 9 State an expert's opinion.

  • If you are trying to persuade an audience about the importance of forming healthy eating and exercising habits, you might start with a statement made by a well-known expert on the matter to engage the audience.

Step 10 Use a striking visual aid.

  • For a speech about how to lose weight, you could begin by showing before and after pictures of people who used the method you are about to describe.

Step 11 Give a testimonial.

  • If you are trying to persuade an audience to buy a specific language learning program, you could give an example of someone who used that program and who now lives in a country that speaks the language learned.

Engaging Audience Participation

Step 1 Ask a survey question.

  • For a speech about how to winterize your car, you could ask the audience something like, “How many of you have ever felt your car slipping on an icy street? Or who here has had their car stall on the side of the road during freezing temperatures?”

Step 2 Pose a rhetorical question.

  • If you are giving a speech about holiday traditions, you could ask, “What was your favorite holiday tradition growing up?”

Step 3 Ask the audience to visualize something.

  • For example, if you’re giving a speech about booking a dream vacation, you might start with: “Imagine you are on a tropical beach. Feel the sand under your feet and the sun beating down on your shoulders. You can hear the ocean waves and wind swishing through the palm trees.”

Step 4 Get suggestions from the audience.

  • If you’re giving a speech about teaching online classes versus in-person classes, you might ask, “What’s your biggest concern about teaching an online class?” Call on a few people to hear their concerns. Chances are, you’ll be addressing their concerns in your speech already.

Step 5 Ask the audience to talk to each other.

  • You might say to the audience, “Turn to your neighbor and tell them your favorite kind of exercise.”

Step 6 Describe a relatable scenario.

  • If you are trying to explain why the audience should buy a certain kitchen utensil, open by describing a common scenario that might happen in the kitchen for which that utensil could be used.

Improving Your Ethos

Step 1 Extend a personal greeting.

  • This is most often seen at eulogies and weddings. The speaker introduces himself or herself and begins to explain who they are in connection to the subject being addressed. If you are delivering a wedding toast, you might begin by talking about your connection to the bride, groom, or couple getting married.
  • It can also be used at an event being held by an organization. In that case, the speaker might explain her position within the organization.

Step 2 Recount your connection to the subject.

  • For example, if your speech is about the lack of women working in technology, you might find a recent story about how girls are being discouraged from pursuing science in high school.

Step 5 Refer to a historical event or person.

  • If you were giving a speech at a Christmas party or fundraiser, you could talk about your Christmas memories or something you love about the season.

Understanding Types of Speeches

Step 1 Give an informative speech to deliver information.

  • The tone of an informative speech is usually fairly flexible and often dependent on the topic of the speech. For instance, a speech about cancer would demand a serious start and serious tone, while one about the history of the yo-yo would be very lighthearted.

Step 2 Use a demonstrative speech to explain a process.

  • Demonstrative speeches are often on the lighthearted and non-academic side, so the openings of such speeches tend to be more relaxed. That said, if you do end up dealing with a serious topic, such as how to stay safe in a hurricane or tornado, make your introduction and overall speech fairly serious.

Step 3 Give a persuasive speech to convince your audience of something.

  • These types of speeches can be the most difficult to deliver because, as the speaker, you have to be engaging enough to "sell" your opinion to those listening in.
  • Persuasive speeches are often serious and may use a serious opening, especially if the speaker is trying to persuade an audience to take a certain beneficial action or to adopt a new perspective about a topic. The only time that a persuasive speech might take on a more casual, lighthearted tone is when the speaker is trying to sell an actual product.

Step 4 Commemorate an event with a speech.

  • A serious or sorrowful occasion will usually call for a somber or nostalgic tone, but a celebratory occasion demands an opening and a speech that is entertaining or uplifting. For instance, a speech delivered at someone's wedding should be a lot more lighthearted than one delivered as a eulogy, and both will be very personal. A graduation speech must be general enough to relate to a wide audience.

Step 5 Know your audience.

Delivering the Speech

Step 1 Rehearse your speech beforehand.

  • This will ensure that you’re comfortable with the speech and you’ll be able to relax a bit.
  • Memorize the first sentence of your speech. This will help you overcome anxiety of starting out the speech strongly. Bring a hard copy of your speech with you as well.

Step 2 Test your technology beforehand.

  • If you are giving a brief speech, you likely won’t need to drink any water in the middle of your speech. If your speech is longer, then you might want to find a good moment to pause and take a small sip. Don’t gulp the water down; you will risk spilling it on your shirt or making yourself cough.

Step 4 Start with a confident voice and body language.

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How you start a speech will depend a lot on what it’s about, but you should always aim to grab your audience’s attention. You should start by introducing yourself and explaining your connection to the topic. For example, if you’re giving a wedding toast, talk about how you know the married couple. Speak in a clear, loud voice, which will encourage your audience to pay attention. Telling a joke can be a good way to break the ice and focus your audience on what you’re saying, but make sure humor is appropriate for the occasion first. Alternatively, make a startling statement about your topic. For instance, you could begin a speech about self-defense by saying, “If you’re out alone and get assaulted, the way you respond in the first few seconds can make the difference between life and death.” As you speak, look out at the audience and maintain eye contact, which will make your speech more engaging. For tips on how to prepare to deliver your speech, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How To Start a Speech In School Competition

by Gordana S | Nov 11, 2020 | Skills & Career | 0 comments

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How To Start a Speech in a School Competition and Other Presentation Hacks

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In all that mental tumult, you should not forget that a school speech competition is a unique opportunity to practice your public speaking—and you can’t take that for granted.

Public speaking is only one among many soft skills you should practice if you want to thrive in any career path you choose to follow.

If you are like the majority of people, you find it hard to hone your public speaking skills because you cannot get over stage fright .

Here are some ideas for how to start your speech so that you capture your listeners’ attention from the onset and remain confident in yourself during the rest of your speech. You will also find tips to overcome your stage fright once and for all.

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Is There One Best Way To Start a Speech in School?

Hooking a reader with an intriguing opening sentence is one of the most well-known writing strategies professional authors use to get people to continue reading their work. 

The same philosophy applies to speech deliveries. You want to grab the attention of your audience right from the start so that they don’t tune out that easily. In short, how you begin your speech will affect whether your classmates end up listening to the entire presentation or not.

Is there one best way to start a speech in a school then? Definitely not! 

There are countless ways writers can hook their readers—and the same is true for your speech. You can use a variety of different strategies to capture the attention of your peers and amaze your teacher as soon as you open your mouth to speak.

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Here are some suggestions you can try:

  • Make eye contact with your audience
  • Start from the conclusion
  • Recite a quote or a poetry verse
  • Open up and say something about yourself
  • Use a narrative tool to start your speech
  • Make a joke or two
  • Say something not widely known
  • Engage your audience with a thought-provoking question
  • Use visualization as a tool to introduce your topic
  • Reference something from pop culture
  • Introduce your name only if you have to

Eye Contact

Body language is as powerful a communication tool as any words you can come up with. You should recognize this and use it to your advantage during your presentation.

Especially in the beginning, if you want to own the room, your presence must be strong. Making eye contact with your peers and your teacher is a guaranteed way to accomplish just that. A good idea is to:

  • Be silent for a couple of moments
  • Look your listeners in the eye
  • Start with your opener

When you come up to the stage or stand in front of your classmates, the worst thing you can do is start blabbering instantly. Letting the room fall into silence is a good strategy to have your listeners prepare themselves for an amazing speech, and it allows you to establish a good rapport by looking as many people in the room as you can in the eye. Only then can you start your speech confidently, since you have already got the eyes of the entire room on you. 

Conclusion First Method

To have a successful presentation, you will probably need to relate original ideas or viewpoints to your listeners. Instead of saving your conclusions for the end of your speech, why not start with at least one aspect of them? You can say something like:

“As I was researching this topic, I found that _________, which contradicts all our established viewpoints. Now, let me convince you the same by telling you how I came to this conclusion.”

By revealing an interesting piece of information or expressing a novel idea or opinion, your listeners will want to hear how you came to it. 

Begin With a Quote or a Famous Poetry Verse

A famous quote, poetry verse, or even a short passage from a book puts a great spin on the opening of your speech. Usually, your listeners will recognize you’re citing someone else and will want to hear how the intriguing line connects to your topic.

Whatever your speech is about, you can surely find a quote or a verse to introduce it.

Reveal Something About Yourself

One foolproof method to start your speech originally is to make the first couple of sentences personal.

You can share something from your childhood or reveal a personality trait you know your classmates don’t know about. Even though it may sound like that has nothing to do with talking about your actual topic, you are bound to find a way to make a connection with just a little bit of thinking and introspection.  

Narration as a Tool

If you can’t find a way to introduce your topic by talking about yourself, you can still employ narration as a method and tell another person’s story. 

There is plenty of inspiration to be found in history. Start from the era in which the concepts you are going to deliver a speech on were first introduced to the world. Search for fun facts about people that are related to the subject matter or some intriguing historical events and tell a story. Your audience will immediately settle into the listening mode and be enthralled by it until you’re finished talking.

Everyone Loves a Good Joke

If humor is your forte, use it to draw your listeners in from the start of your presentation. A good joke does wonders with putting the spotlight on you. Even the members of the audience who might not have been paying attention right away will be alerted by other people laughing in the room and will tune in from there on.

You might think you cannot crack a good joke, so you can pick any other method from the list instead. You should still try and think of putting some humor in the parts of your presentation here and there. While you’re structuring your speech, something amusing is bound to come up. 

Surprise Your Audience

“Did you know that” is an amazing way to start your speech and have everyone in the room captivated from the get-go. During your research, you have certainly come across some interesting or shocking facts that are not widely known. By throwing them at your listeners, you get the element of surprise you want at the beginning of your presentation.

Your classmates will know right away you will talk of something interesting, and that will make them put their phones aside, quit chatting with each other, and divert their attention to you.

Pose an Intriguing Question

Not quite different from starting your speech with a lesser-known fact, posing a question directly to your listeners will help you harness their attention. Your question can be a real or rhetorical one, depending on your topic and your ideas. A real question is great because it helps you build rapport with your listeners right away and actively include them in your speech.

Visualization as a Tool To Start Your Speech

This method is similar to the story-telling one, only instead of merely relating something to your listeners, you’re making them visualize a scenario. Introduce a narrative related to the concepts or problems you’re exploring in your speech and make your classmates interact with the topic by having them imagine that narrative.

By having your listeners visualize a scenario, you will not only draw them into the subject of your speech but also grab their attention from the very beginning and keep it during the rest of your presentation.

Use Elements of Pop Culture

Who says your school competition speech can’t include references to popular culture? If you’re not big on poetry or looking up quotes you can use at the start of your speech, why not make a reference to a famous movie or a song?

You’ll achieve the best effect if you bring up a celebrity or entertainment piece you know your classmates are familiar with. You can also think of a joke while you’re at it and combine the two great methods to start your speech and have all eyes and ears on you.

Should You Say Your Name?

If you want to make sure you have an innovative opening to your speech, you should avoid starting with your name or a dry introduction. Plus, your teacher and your classmates already know who you are, so this part may be particularly unnecessary in a school presentation.

Perhaps you feel introducing yourself will make your presentation more professional or win you extra points with your teacher. In that case, you can say your name after you’ve already begun your speech with any of the previously listed methods.

Whichever method suits your topic or speaking style best, you need to make sure you don’t have a dry introduction—the last thing you want is for the start of your speech to sound too generic or rehearsed. The ideas presented above can do wonders in eliminating the chances of that happening during your school competition speech.

What Are Public Speaking Skills?

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Many skills fall under the broad category of public speaking skills. Some of those are:

  • Writing skills you employ to draft your speech
  • Time management
  • PowerPoint skills
  • Speaking fluency
  • Proper body language

All these are a part of your presentation, and you need to practice them to achieve proficiency in public speaking. You should pay special attention to three persuasion techniques you have to know if you want to give a successful speech. They are:

To understand what each of these is and how it is relevant for public speaking, check out the table below:

Why Do Public Skills Matter?

You need to know what public skills consist of and practice them because you will need to use them throughout your life.

Besides getting a high grade or winning a school competition, public skills are important for your:

  • Job prospects
  • Work performance
  • Personal relationships

Here’s how strong public skills help you in each of the listed areas of your life:

What About Stage Fright?

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Experiencing performance anxiety before delivering your speech can be a serious problem. The most important thing to note here is that you are not alone. Many students and even professionals deal with stage fright all the time.

The excellent news is that you can do something about it. Here are the conscious steps you can take to overcome your fear of public speaking:

  • Acknowledge your fear and make peace with it
  • Raise your hand in class and speak whenever you can
  • Deliver your speech to your friends or family members first
  • Practice exercises to calm yourself

Coming to Terms With Your Fear

Maybe you don’t fear public speaking exactly, but you still probably experience some dose of anxiety before it’s your turn to deliver a speech. In either case, you need to acknowledge how you feel and be fine with it.

When you have come to terms with your anxiety, it makes your fear far less powerful. It helps to know that you are not alone in this and that all your classmates have to deal with it too. If you make a mistake during your presentation out of nervousness, forgive yourself, and just move on.

Perhaps you will not overcome your fear overnight, but as soon as you’re ready to accept it, the journey towards becoming a pro at public speaking begins.

Getting Used to the Sound of Your Own Voice

Whenever you have the chance to speak up in a large group of people—do it! Your classes are a perfect opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and participate in discussions. If you get used to other people listening to you, doing a presentation will look less scary.

Practicing Your Speech in Advance

A great way to minimize your fear before a speech is to prepare for it thoroughly and in advance.

If you have social anxiety that is making public speaking seem like a monster, you will probably have an issue delivering your speech to your friends or family members too. It is precisely because of that that you should practice with the people you know and trust. The practice will make for a perfect opportunity to let go of your fear.

Soothing Yourself With Exercises

Conquering fears and practicing a positive mindset takes time and conscious effort. You have already seen that delivering a speech in a school competition is not the only time in your life you’ll need to address a large number of people. For this reason, you should incorporate exercises that make you practice calmness into your daily routine. You can try:

  • Visualization
  • Positive affirmations

Do High Schools Teach Public Speaking Properly?

Since public speaking skills are so crucial for any young professional to possess, you’d think high schools would incorporate it more into the mainstream curriculum.

Some school activities certainly make students create slideshows and do presentations, but how well are the students equipped to do the same in their future jobs?

To be able to grow your confidence, you need to engage with the subject you’re being taught all the time. If you want to be an excellent public speaker, start by mastering the skills needed for giving a stellar speech in a school competition. 

If you believe that it’s time to reinvent high schools , you are welcome to share your ideas with us, and we’ll publish your words on our blog.

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Starting a presentation in english: methods and examples.

  • By Jake Pool

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If you’re going to make it in the professional world, most likely you’ll have to give a presentation in English at some point. No reason to get nervous!

Most of the work involved lies in the introduction. You may or may not need an English presentation PPT file, your topic, audience, or time limit may vary, but a strong opening is a must no matter what! Everything that follows can build from the opening outline you present to your audience.

Let’s look at some guidelines for starting a presentation in English. If you can master this part, you’ll never have to worry about the rest!

Opening in a Presentation in English

While it’s important to have your entire presentation organized and outlined, planning and organization are especially important in the introduction. This is what will guide you through a clear and concise beginning. Let’s look at how to start a presentation with well-organized thoughts .

Introduction Outline

  • Introduce yourself and welcome everyone.
  • State the purpose of your presentation
  • Give a short overview of the presentation

As we say, it’s as easy as 1-2-3. (No need for a more detailed English presentation script!) Let’s examine the first step.

1. Introduce Yourself & Welcome Everyone

The self-introduction is your opportunity to make a good first impression. Be sure to open with a warm welcome and use language that is familiar and natural. Based on your audience, there are a few different expressions you can use to start your presentation.

If you’re presenting to coworkers who may already know you:

  • Hello, [name] here. I would like to thank you all for your time. As you may know, I [describe what you do/your job title] I look forward to discussing [topic] today.
  • Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. Thank you for being here. For those who don’t know me, my name is [name], and for those who know me, hello again.

If you’re presenting to people you’ve never met:

  • Hello everyone, it’s nice to meet you all. My name is [name] and I am the [job/title].
  • Hello. Welcome to [event]. My name is [name] and I am the [job/title]. I’m glad you’re all here.

There are certainly more ways to make an introduction. However, it’s generally best to follow this format:

  • Start with a polite welcome and state your name.
  • Follow with your job title and/or the reason you’re qualified to speak on the topic being discussed.

2. State the Purpose of Your Presentation

Now that your audience knows who you are and your qualifications, you can state the purpose of your presentation. This is where you clarify to your audience what you’ll be talking about.

So, ask yourself, “ What do I want my audience to get from this presentation? ”

  • Do you want your audience to be informed?
  • Do you need something from your audience?
  • Do you want them to purchase a product?
  • Do you want them to do something for the community or your company?

With your goal in mind, you can create the next couple of lines of your presentation. Below are some examples of how to start.

  • Let me share with you…
  • I’d like to introduce you to [product or service]
  • Today I want to discuss…
  • I want to breakdown for you [topic]
  • Let’s discuss…
  • Today I will present the results of my research on [topic]
  • By the end of this presentation, you’ll understand [topic]
  • My goal is to explain…
  • As you know, we’ll be talking about…

When talking about the purpose of your presentation, stick to your goals. You purpose statement should be only one to three sentences. That way, you can give your audience a clear sense of purpose that sets them up for the rest of the presentation.

3. A Short Overview of the Presentation

The final step in starting your presentation is to give a short outline of what you’ll be presenting. People like a map of what to expect from a presentation.

It helps them organize their thoughts and gives a sense of order. Also, it lets the audience know why they’re listening to you. This is what you’ll use to grab their attention, and help them stay focused throughout the presentation.

Here are some examples of how you can outline your presentation:

  • Today, I’m going to cover… Then we’ll talk about… Lastly, I’ll close on…
  • We’re going to be covering some key information you need to know, including…
  • My aim with this presentation is to get you to… To do that we’ll be talking about…
  • I’ve divided my presentation into [number] sections… [List the sections]
  • Over the next [length of your presentation] I’m going to discuss…

That’s it! It’s as simple as 1-2-3. If you have a fear of public speaking or are not confident about presenting to a group of people, follow these three steps. It’s a simple structure that can get you off to a good start. With that in mind, there are other ways to bring your introduction to the next level too! Read on for bonus tips on how to really engage your audience, beyond the basics.

For a Strong Presentation in English, Engage your Audience

Presentations aren’t everyone’s strongest ability, and that’s OK. If you’re newer to presenting in English, the steps above are the basics to getting started. Once you’re more comfortable with presenting, though, you can go a step further with some extra tricks that can really wow your audience.

Mastering the skill of engaging an audience will take experience. Fortunately, there are many famous speakers out there you can model for capturing attention. Also, there are some common techniques that English-speakers use to gain an audience’s attention.

*How and when you use these techniques in your introduction is at your discretion, as long as you cover the 3 steps of the introduction outline that we discussed earlier.*

Do or say something shocking.

The purpose of shocking your audience is to immediately engage them. You can make a loud noise and somehow relate the noise to your presentation. Or, you can say, “ Did you know that… ” and follow with a shocking story or statistic. Either way, the objective is to create surprise to draw their attention.

Tell a story

Telling a story related to your presentation is a great way to get the audience listening to you.

You can start by saying, “ On my way to [location] the other day… ” or “ On my way here, I was reminded of… ” and then follow with a story. A good story can make your presentation memorable.

Ask your audience to take part

Sometimes a good introduction that captures attention will involve asking for help from the audience. You can ask the audience to play a quick game or solve a puzzle that’s related to your presentation. Also, you could engage the audience with a group exercise. This is a great way to get people involved in your presentation.

There are many more ways to engage the audience, so get creative and see what you can think up! Here are some resources that will help you get started.

Also, if you want to get better at public speaking (and help your English speaking too!), a great organization to know about is the Toastmasters . The organization is dedicated to helping you be a better speaker, and there are many local groups in America. They offer free lessons and events to help you master your English speaking, and also offer additional help to paying members.

The Takeaway

A presentation in English? No problem, as long as your introduction sets you up for success . Admittedly, this can be easier said than done. Native speakers and non-native speakers alike sometimes struggle with getting a good start on their English presentation. But the advice above can help you get the confidence you need to lay a good foundation for your next speech !

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How to Start a Speech for Kids

27 July 2022

Have you felt nervous when you have given speeches?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people feel anxious when they have to speak in front of an audience. But don’t let your nerves get the best of you. By following a few simple tips, you can develop your communication skills and deliver a well-crafted speech that will engage and excite your listeners – an incredibly important life skill.

Introductions are Key

When you’re giving a speech, the introduction is key.

How a person starts their speech is important because it’s what grabs the attention of the audience and gets them interested in what they have to say. It’s their opportunity to make a good first impression, so you want to make sure that it’s strong and engaging. This is especially true for children, who given their age often lack the gravitas that is more easily attributed to many adults.

A well-crafted introduction can set the tone for a child’s entire speech, so it’s worth taking the time to get it right. In addition, a good introduction will help keep a child’s audience focused on what they have to say. So if your child is feeling stuck on how to start their next speech, be sure to get them to think hard about their introduction, both in terms of the words they’re going to use and the manner in which they want to present it. With a little practice, they will be able to craft an intro that leaves a lasting impression on their audience!

In this blog we’re going to explore five ways a child might want to start their speech, as well as a range of other public speaking tips to help kids get the most out of their speeches:

  • How to use a personal anecdote to engage your listeners
  • The best way to use rhetoric to hook your audience
  • Whether bold statements, startling statistics, or famous quotes add up to a good speech introduction
  • How keeping it simple, following a structure, and building up confidence can help children prepare a killer intro

If you or your child wants to learn more about introductions or other public speaking tips for everything from body language to visual aids, check out our YouTube channel for plenty of ideas on how to help your child prepare their next speech!

How to start a speech!

Starting with a personal story to engage your audience members

One way a child can easily engage their audience members from the start is to share a personal anecdote relevant to their topic. This can help listeners connect with the child on a personal level and make them more interested in what they have to say.

For example, if your child was giving a speech about the importance of education, they could share a story about a time they struggled when they were younger and how working hard helped them turn things around. Or, if they were speaking to other students about the importance of being kind to others, they could share an anecdote about a time when someone was kind to them and how this made them feel.

By sharing a personal story, any child can help their audience see them as a real person and not just some abstract figure who is talking at them. As a result, they will be more likely to engage with what the speaker is saying and remember it long after the speech is over.

How to start a speech!

Using rhetoric to your to grab your audience’s attention

Another effective opening a child can use to open their speech is to pose a rhetorical question to their audience. This will get listeners thinking about the answer to their question and make them eager to hear what they have to say next.

This is an especially effective way to open speeches, as it helps to set the stage for what you’ll be discussing in a way that piques the interest of your audience. People (and especially kids) are naturally curious – if you’ve got an interesting take on the question, or chose to start your speech with a question the audience is interested in but don’t know the answer to, you’re much more likely to hook them in and leave them keen for what comes next.

For example, if a child was introducing a speech on public speaking, they could ask the audience “ How many of you have ever had to give a speech in front of a large group of people? ” This question will get people engaged and thinking about their own experiences with public speaking.

It is important to remember that an opening line will only be effective if the speaker pauses, looks up from their palm cards and make eye contact with their audience – this gives them time to consider what the speaker has said and relate to the key points they hoped the audience would take away. It is important to keep this in mind whenever you practice your speech as well!

How to start a speech!

Bold statements, statistics and quotes

There are plenty of other ways that you might want to open your speech, and whilst these may work for some kids, you should be wary that they’re used properly.

Bold Statements…

One way might be to make a bold statement about your topic in your introduction, potentially explaining an extraordinary scenario to your listeners. This can help listeners understand the main point of your speech and get them interested in hearing more.

…Startling Statistics…

Another could be to start with a startling statistic or fact related to your topic. This can immediately grab the attention of your listeners and set the stage for the rest of your speech.

…and Famous Quotes…

The final way children might be able to open a speech is by referencing a famous quote that is relevant to their topic. This will show that you are knowledgeable about the subject and will get listeners thinking about the implications of the quote in relation to your topic.

…often aren’t the most exciting openers

That said, for most people all three of these are generally less effective than personal anecdotes or rhetorical questions. If you’re going to go down this route, make sure that your statement is truly bold, your statistic is interesting and relevant, or your quote is well-chosen. Otherwise, the message you’re trying to convey can easily be lost, and your introduction can become substantially less impactful.

11 Tips for Giving an Incredible Speech

Public speaking tips to improve my child’s speech introduction

Whilst an introduction isn’t your whole speech, it is one of the most essential parts of crafting an engaging presentation. Below are some tips for helping your child develop a great speech.

Keep the Message Simple

Firstly, when writing the body of the presentation, make sure to focus on a single idea (rather than a range of possible topics) and keep the message simple – rather than attempting to conquer the world, a strong speech will usually focus on a core thesis, with a key point (including up to three of these can work well) to back it up. It is important to write speeches with this in mind, as it allows public speakers to prepare a concise and easy-to-follow introduction, helping their audience focus on what’s important.

Looking for ideas on how to pick the right message? Check out our blogs on picking the perfect speech topic and 101 incredible public speaking topics to see how to use your passion to make your next presentation even more engaging!

Follow a Coherent Structure

Secondly, make sure that the introduction follows a coherent structure that feels comfortable. Start with one of the hooks we discussed above – it’s important that your child’s speech grabs the audience’s attention. Move on from here to actually address the audience – whether this be a “ good morning ” or a simple “ hi there ” – and introduce the key subject you’ll be speaking about. Finally, an introduction will usually flag the ‘matter’ of your speech – the main arguments you’re going to speak about. Using a structure like this can help kids feel more comfortable and aid them in keeping on message when they present.

Interested in learning more about how to structure a presentation? Have a look at our blog on how to structure a speech to learn more!

Build Up Confidence in Advance

Finally, make sure to build up your child’s confidence in advance . This is something that many children have difficulty with – once they have written their speech, make sure that:

  • you talk to them about what they wanted to achieve with their speech, help them find the best words to do so, and answer any questions they might have;
  • the speech has been written as dot points on palm cards, so they can practice properly and aren’t able to read the speech word for word;
  • if your child is nervous, you speak with them about how they can use deep breaths before they talk to help dispel the nerves and ensure they are able to stay on message;
  • if they’re up to it, you look at the presentation skills your child is using, and match things like gestures and facial expressions to the words they’re using, ensuring they are getting their point across in the most persuasive way possible – practice makes perfect; and
  • they practice, practice, and practice again: you will want to give them lots of opportunities to deliver their speech, whether it be to friends, family members, or other adults – the idea is to not only practice their speech, but also to ensure it sticks to the time limit and provide feedback to your child, and to reinforce that it is an engaging speech, as this will give them to confidence to deliver an even better presentation when they stand in front of a proper room.

The more confident children feel about their speech, the more comfortable they will feel when they stand in front of their audience and start speaking. Every child must find their voice before they enter the room to ensure they’re ready to begin as soon as they step in front of their audience. This starts with family at home, and over time can build up to larger groups and have wide-reaching implications for any child’s life.

How to start a speech!

Want to learn more about the benefits of developing public speaking and debating skills? Check out our blog to find out how your child could benefit! 

The key ideas for how to start a speech for kids

When it comes to giving a speech (and public speaking more generally), you need to grab the attention of your audience and give them a taste of what’s to come.

But how can children make sure their introductions are up to scratch?

The main things to remember are:

  • Hook the audience with a catchy opening like an anecdote or rhetorical question
  • Make sure the speech (and introduction) focuses on one central message
  • Have a clear structure
  • Practice your introduction multiple times
  • Build up confidence in advance

It’s important to give your child the best chance for success when it comes to public speaking and developing communication skills. This means teaching them how to write and deliver a good introduction. By following these simple tips, you can help them make a great first impression that will get their audience hooked.

If you’re looking for more advice on this topic or want to help your child build up their confidence in advance, check out some of our other blogs , head to our YouTube , or enrol them in one of our public speaking or debating courses today . We’ll provide everything they need to nail their next speech!

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22 morning assembly script samples and ideas for students in English

Morning assemblies play a key role in promoting a healthy and positive culture within schools. They set the mood for the day or week and offer a platform to communicate a common message to the whole school. However, they can become monotonous. A well-planned morning assembly script breaks the monotony and makes assemblies more interesting and exciting.

morning assembly script samples and ideas

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Having a thought-out morning assembly script is crucial, especially for students or teachers on duty. A good morning assembly script inspires everyone in attendance and promotes a good mood. If you have been selected as the anchor for a morning assembly programme, you must give it your best.

Morning assembly script: samples and ideas for students

Conducting a successful morning assembly in a school requires planning and thoughtfulness. Knowing what to say in front of your fellow students and teachers sets the mood for the day or week.

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If you are looking for the best anchoring script in English for a school morning assembly, check out the options below.

  • A new morning is a new beginning and a new hope. We all need to give full effort and perseverance to achieve our goals, and there isn’t any shortcut to achieving success. A small positive thought can change our whole day, and starting your day with positive thoughts and discipline can change your life.
  • Good morning! I hope you all are doing well and are equally excited to acquire all the knowledge the teachers have to pass on. The spirit that you feel in the morning before going to classes is the one that stays with you all day. If you feel excited and eager to learn, the rest of the day becomes easy and full of excitement for you. If you feel down and show no enthusiasm, you drag the day with no productivity. Let us all choose the first option.
  • Good morning to you all, and welcome to our weekly morning assembly. I trust you are all doing well. Last week was integral for our [insert class] students because they completed their exams. It is important to note that the coming week will be more critical. Students and teachers will be receiving different awards, and we are looking to everyone for their support.
  • We celebrate various days to remember our special achievements and to keep our culture and traditions going. Today is one of the most memorable days as we are going to celebrate [insert details of the special occasion]. I request [student’s name] from [class] to tell us the importance and significance of the day.
  • Good morning, all my respected teachers and dear friends. I am [insert your name], and I am going to conduct this beautiful morning assembly with my talented team members. We cannot start without the remembrance of God Almighty. Every day must start with remembrance and end with great thoughts, so the thought of today is. “Speak the way that everyone likes to listen to you. Listen to the way that everyone likes to speak to you.” Thank you for listening to us.
  • Good morning, all of you. We will start today's school assembly with great respect and pleasure. Our respected Principal, sir/madam, teachers and fellow classmates, I welcome you all warmly, and it is a great honour for today's assembly. I am [name] and my co-anchor is [insert name]. I will take you through this morning's meeting. If you are always optimistic, you will become positive. With this short quote, let us start.

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morning assembly script samples and ideas for students

The responsibility of conducting a morning assembly comes with jitters. Preparing your script well ensures the process is smooth and much easier.

  • A pledge is an amazing way to show your love for our nation. So, I request [student's name] to come to the front and recite the pledge for us. Thank you for reading the pledge.
  • A new day starts with a new belief, strength, and endless possibilities. To inspire us and illuminate our morning assembly, I invite [student’s name] for the thought for the day.
  • Honesty is the best policy. By this beautiful thought, I, [insert your name], along with my classmates, have an encouraging morning assembly set up for you. To our most honourable principal, respected teachers, and all my brothers and sisters, today is [insert date or special event]. Dear friends, let us start with prayer by joining our hands, closing our eyes, and bowing down our heads.
  • Hello, friends I am [insert your name]. The difference between the successful man and others is not a lack of strength, rather it is a lack of will. A cheerful morning to our teachers, and hello, my dear friends. I and my team welcome you all to today's assembly. A new day means a fresh start and new opportunities. So, let's greet the day with open arms. An assembly is incomplete without a school choir. Please do sing along.
  • As the sun begins its ascent, marking the dawn of a new day, let us embark on our daily journey with determination and zeal. A heartwarming morning to our esteemed teachers and my spirited friends. I, [your name], alongside my vibrant group, am elated to welcome you all to today’s enlightening morning assembly.
  • Pledging is more than a ritual. It is a promise we make to ourselves and to our community. It is a commitment to uphold our duties, values, and principles. With conviction and purpose, extend your right hand, stand tall, and let us all commit to our pledge, reminding ourselves of the ethos we uphold as a community. [Student's name] will lead us in reciting the loyalty pledge.

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morning assembly script samples and ideas for students in English

Most times, less is more when it comes to conducting morning assemblies. Overdoing things will tire you out. If you are looking for simple presentation scripts for your school's morning assembly, check out the options below.

  • I want to request [name of the student] from [class] to come up to the stage and share the important news for the day with us. Thank you, [name of the student]. It was so nice to hear that the humanitarian bill has finally been passed in Parliament. It will help many people. You may now take your position.
  • Good morning, our respected principal, teachers, and my fellow students . I am [your name], your host for today's morning assembly. Bright and early, with hopes high and spirits soaring, let us begin this day with an atmosphere of learning, warmth, and camaraderie. Let us start with a word of prayer led by [insert name].
  • To fuel our minds with inspiration, here is our thought of the day [insert an appropriate quote or saying]. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. May these thoughts guide us through our endeavours.
  • Good morning, all! Prayer gives us hope and strength. Let us unite our voices in singing our school prayer and inviting divine blessings for the day ahead. After the prayer, we shall invite our dear principal to speak to us.
  • Good morning, I would like us all to start the week on a high vibration. It is time to celebrate the unique talents that bloom in our school. Let us put our hands together for [student’s name], who will mesmerise and inspire us with his/her exceptional skills.

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morning assembly script samples and ideas for students

If you have been selected as the morning anchor for a school morning assembly, your introduction should engage your audience . Inspiring quotes can boost the audience's mood, and so can a well-crafted joke to crack people up.

  • The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind. – William Blake . It is always great to start the morning with great thought. A great thought has the potential to inspire, motivate, and illuminate our minds. Now, I would like to invite [student's name] from [class] to share with us the thoughts of the day. Let us ponder on the words as they guide us throughout this week. [Student’s name], you may now take your position.
  • How many of you read the news in the morning today? I understand most of you could not. Don't be upset. We have brought you the recent happenings. To update us about the latest happenings, I would like to invite [student’s name]. Let us listen keenly.
  • General knowledge isn’t just about memorising facts; it’s about understanding the world and our place in it. It aids our critical thinking and shapes our perspective. To challenge our intellect and to remind us of the vast world of knowledge out there, here is [student's name] with intriguing general knowledge questions.
  • Before we start our morning assembly, let’s pause for a moment. Close your eyes, calm your minds, take a deep breath, and meditate for a minute. In this silence, find your purpose for the day. [Moment of silence]. Next, we shall have the school anthem led by [insert name].
  • The world of science is full of wonders! Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Yes, two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Astonishing, isn’t it? Let us keep our curiosity alive and continue learning fascinating facts like these. I wish you all a wonderful and productive week ahead.

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The best lines are engaging, inspiring, and full of cheer. Remember, your goal is to kickstart the day or week with positivity, so prepare adequately.

The best way to start a speech for a morning assembly is by greeting your audience to capture attention. Introduce yourself before guiding everyone on the next activity, e.g., prayers , singing, etc.

You should introduce yourself by telling the audience your name and informing them you are in charge of the assembly. You should also include something inspirational to start the week on a high note.

Being tasked with leading the morning assembly can be daunting. You can make it easier by preparing your morning assembly script in advance.

Tuko.co.ke recently published examples of thank you notes to healthcare workers to show appreciation. Healthcare workers are the backbone that keeps society alive.

They help the vulnerable, those in physical pain, and those with health complications. If you have been to a hospital, you appreciate the work doctors, nurses, and other medics do. Appreciate them with these words.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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Morning Assembly Speech - 10 Lines, Short and Long Speech

Morning assembly speech.

A morning assembly speech is a speech given at the beginning of the school day, usually in a school setting. It is usually given by a teacher, administrator, or student leader, and its purpose is to welcome students and set the tone for the day ahead. The speech may include announcements, inspiration, motivational messages, and other important information that the school community needs to know.

10 Lines On Morning Assembly Speech

Good morning everyone, it's a pleasure to stand before you all today.

Everyday is a new day full of opportunities.

Let's take a moment to reflect on our goals and aspirations for the day ahead.

Let's start the day with a positive mindset and strive to make the best of every moment.

Remember, it's important to be kind and respectful to everyone we interact with.

Let's work together to make our school a better place by spreading positivity and joy.

Let's set an example for others and show them what it means to be a good student.

Let's embrace the challenges that come our way and face them with courage and determination.

Let's be grateful for what we have and show appreciation to those who have helped us along the way.

With that, I wish you all a great day ahead and I hope you achieve all your dreams and aspirations.

Short Morning Assembly Speech

Good morning everyone. Today, I would like to bring to your attention a topic that is of utmost importance, not just for us students, but for the entire world- Climate Change.

Climate change has been the talk of the town for quite some time now, and it is high time that we take action. The evidence of climate change cannot be ignored any longer and it is our responsibility to make a difference. The rising temperatures, extreme weather conditions and melting of polar ice caps are just a few of the many consequences that we are facing today.

As students, we may think that we cannot make a significant impact, but every small step counts. We can start by being mindful of our daily activities, such as turning off the lights when we leave a room, using public transport or carpooling, and reducing our plastic usage. These simple changes in our lifestyle can have a big impact in the long run.

Moreover, we can educate ourselves and others about the importance of taking care of our planet and work towards making our surroundings greener. We can participate in local campaigns and volunteer for environmental initiatives. We can also voice our concerns and take a stand for the environment.

Long Morning Assembly Speech

Good morning to all my respected teachers, fellow students and our principal. Today, I have the opportunity to address you all on a very important topic that is essential for us to understand and take action upon, and that is Environmental Sustainability.

Our planet is facing numerous environmental challenges that have far-reaching consequences on our lives and the lives of future generations. From global warming to air and water pollution, deforestation, and more, the world today is facing numerous environmental hazards.

As responsible citizens of this world, it is our duty to contribute towards preserving our planet and making it a better place. Environmental sustainability is all about ensuring that the environment and natural resources are protected and preserved for future generations. It is a cause that affects us all and requires the collective effort of everyone to make a positive impact.

As students, we have a unique role to play in promoting environmental sustainability. We can start by implementing simple practices in our daily lives, such as conserving energy by turning off lights and fans when not in use, reducing water usage by fixing leaky taps, reducing waste by practising the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), and using public transportation, cycling or walking instead of driving. These small yet significant steps can go a long way in promoting environmental sustainability.

Moreover, it is also important for us to educate others about the significance of environmental sustainability. We can spread awareness in our communities by conducting seminars, debates, and campaigns. We can also participate in clean-up drives and plant trees, which not only help maintain the balance of the ecosystem but also make our environment greener and cleaner.

It is our responsibility to protect and preserve the planet, and we can do so by taking small yet meaningful steps towards environmental sustainability. We have the power to make a difference, and by working together, we can create a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.

Understanding Shared Responsibility

Let us understand this with a story. Once upon a time, there was a small village surrounded by lush green forests, crystal clear rivers and abundant wildlife. The villagers were happy and lived in harmony with nature. However, as time passed by, the villagers started exploiting the resources of the forest, polluting the rivers and killing the wildlife. The once vibrant and lively village turned into a bleak, polluted and lifeless place.

One day, a young girl named Aisha moved to the village. She was deeply disturbed by the state of the environment and decided to take action. She started by spreading awareness about the importance of preserving the environment and the consequences of exploiting its resources.

Aisha organized clean-up drives, planted trees and created compost pits to reduce waste. She encouraged the villagers to switch to renewable sources of energy and adopt sustainable living practices. Slowly but surely, the villagers started to follow her lead and the village began to transform. The once-polluted rivers became clean and clear once again, the trees started to grow tall and the wildlife returned.

Aisha's efforts did not go unnoticed and soon, her village became an example for others to follow. People from nearby villages came to visit and were inspired by the transformation. They went back to their villages and implemented the same practices, resulting in a chain reaction of positive change.

In conclusion, environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility, and it is up to us to ensure that we leave behind a better world for our children and future generations.

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Data Administrator

Database professionals use software to store and organise data such as financial information, and customer shipping records. Individuals who opt for a career as data administrators ensure that data is available for users and secured from unauthorised sales. DB administrators may work in various types of industries. It may involve computer systems design, service firms, insurance companies, banks and hospitals.

Bio Medical Engineer

The field of biomedical engineering opens up a universe of expert chances. An Individual in the biomedical engineering career path work in the field of engineering as well as medicine, in order to find out solutions to common problems of the two fields. The biomedical engineering job opportunities are to collaborate with doctors and researchers to develop medical systems, equipment, or devices that can solve clinical problems. Here we will be discussing jobs after biomedical engineering, how to get a job in biomedical engineering, biomedical engineering scope, and salary. 

Ethical Hacker

A career as ethical hacker involves various challenges and provides lucrative opportunities in the digital era where every giant business and startup owns its cyberspace on the world wide web. Individuals in the ethical hacker career path try to find the vulnerabilities in the cyber system to get its authority. If he or she succeeds in it then he or she gets its illegal authority. Individuals in the ethical hacker career path then steal information or delete the file that could affect the business, functioning, or services of the organization.

GIS officer work on various GIS software to conduct a study and gather spatial and non-spatial information. GIS experts update the GIS data and maintain it. The databases include aerial or satellite imagery, latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates, and manually digitized images of maps. In a career as GIS expert, one is responsible for creating online and mobile maps.

Data Analyst

The invention of the database has given fresh breath to the people involved in the data analytics career path. Analysis refers to splitting up a whole into its individual components for individual analysis. Data analysis is a method through which raw data are processed and transformed into information that would be beneficial for user strategic thinking.

Data are collected and examined to respond to questions, evaluate hypotheses or contradict theories. It is a tool for analyzing, transforming, modeling, and arranging data with useful knowledge, to assist in decision-making and methods, encompassing various strategies, and is used in different fields of business, research, and social science.

Geothermal Engineer

Individuals who opt for a career as geothermal engineers are the professionals involved in the processing of geothermal energy. The responsibilities of geothermal engineers may vary depending on the workplace location. Those who work in fields design facilities to process and distribute geothermal energy. They oversee the functioning of machinery used in the field.

Database Architect

If you are intrigued by the programming world and are interested in developing communications networks then a career as database architect may be a good option for you. Data architect roles and responsibilities include building design models for data communication networks. Wide Area Networks (WANs), local area networks (LANs), and intranets are included in the database networks. It is expected that database architects will have in-depth knowledge of a company's business to develop a network to fulfil the requirements of the organisation. Stay tuned as we look at the larger picture and give you more information on what is db architecture, why you should pursue database architecture, what to expect from such a degree and what your job opportunities will be after graduation. Here, we will be discussing how to become a data architect. Students can visit NIT Trichy , IIT Kharagpur , JMI New Delhi . 

Remote Sensing Technician

Individuals who opt for a career as a remote sensing technician possess unique personalities. Remote sensing analysts seem to be rational human beings, they are strong, independent, persistent, sincere, realistic and resourceful. Some of them are analytical as well, which means they are intelligent, introspective and inquisitive. 

Remote sensing scientists use remote sensing technology to support scientists in fields such as community planning, flight planning or the management of natural resources. Analysing data collected from aircraft, satellites or ground-based platforms using statistical analysis software, image analysis software or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a significant part of their work. Do you want to learn how to become remote sensing technician? There's no need to be concerned; we've devised a simple remote sensing technician career path for you. Scroll through the pages and read.

Budget Analyst

Budget analysis, in a nutshell, entails thoroughly analyzing the details of a financial budget. The budget analysis aims to better understand and manage revenue. Budget analysts assist in the achievement of financial targets, the preservation of profitability, and the pursuit of long-term growth for a business. Budget analysts generally have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field. Knowledge of Financial Management is of prime importance in this career.

Underwriter

An underwriter is a person who assesses and evaluates the risk of insurance in his or her field like mortgage, loan, health policy, investment, and so on and so forth. The underwriter career path does involve risks as analysing the risks means finding out if there is a way for the insurance underwriter jobs to recover the money from its clients. If the risk turns out to be too much for the company then in the future it is an underwriter who will be held accountable for it. Therefore, one must carry out his or her job with a lot of attention and diligence.

Finance Executive

Product manager.

A Product Manager is a professional responsible for product planning and marketing. He or she manages the product throughout the Product Life Cycle, gathering and prioritising the product. A product manager job description includes defining the product vision and working closely with team members of other departments to deliver winning products.  

Operations Manager

Individuals in the operations manager jobs are responsible for ensuring the efficiency of each department to acquire its optimal goal. They plan the use of resources and distribution of materials. The operations manager's job description includes managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and performing administrative tasks.

Stock Analyst

Individuals who opt for a career as a stock analyst examine the company's investments makes decisions and keep track of financial securities. The nature of such investments will differ from one business to the next. Individuals in the stock analyst career use data mining to forecast a company's profits and revenues, advise clients on whether to buy or sell, participate in seminars, and discussing financial matters with executives and evaluate annual reports.

A Researcher is a professional who is responsible for collecting data and information by reviewing the literature and conducting experiments and surveys. He or she uses various methodological processes to provide accurate data and information that is utilised by academicians and other industry professionals. Here, we will discuss what is a researcher, the researcher's salary, types of researchers.

Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer Job Description: A Welding Engineer work involves managing welding projects and supervising welding teams. He or she is responsible for reviewing welding procedures, processes and documentation. A career as Welding Engineer involves conducting failure analyses and causes on welding issues. 

Transportation Planner

A career as Transportation Planner requires technical application of science and technology in engineering, particularly the concepts, equipment and technologies involved in the production of products and services. In fields like land use, infrastructure review, ecological standards and street design, he or she considers issues of health, environment and performance. A Transportation Planner assigns resources for implementing and designing programmes. He or she is responsible for assessing needs, preparing plans and forecasts and compliance with regulations.

Environmental Engineer

Individuals who opt for a career as an environmental engineer are construction professionals who utilise the skills and knowledge of biology, soil science, chemistry and the concept of engineering to design and develop projects that serve as solutions to various environmental problems. 

Safety Manager

A Safety Manager is a professional responsible for employee’s safety at work. He or she plans, implements and oversees the company’s employee safety. A Safety Manager ensures compliance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.

Conservation Architect

A Conservation Architect is a professional responsible for conserving and restoring buildings or monuments having a historic value. He or she applies techniques to document and stabilise the object’s state without any further damage. A Conservation Architect restores the monuments and heritage buildings to bring them back to their original state.

Structural Engineer

A Structural Engineer designs buildings, bridges, and other related structures. He or she analyzes the structures and makes sure the structures are strong enough to be used by the people. A career as a Structural Engineer requires working in the construction process. It comes under the civil engineering discipline. A Structure Engineer creates structural models with the help of computer-aided design software. 

Highway Engineer

Highway Engineer Job Description:  A Highway Engineer is a civil engineer who specialises in planning and building thousands of miles of roads that support connectivity and allow transportation across the country. He or she ensures that traffic management schemes are effectively planned concerning economic sustainability and successful implementation.

Field Surveyor

Are you searching for a Field Surveyor Job Description? A Field Surveyor is a professional responsible for conducting field surveys for various places or geographical conditions. He or she collects the required data and information as per the instructions given by senior officials. 

Orthotist and Prosthetist

Orthotists and Prosthetists are professionals who provide aid to patients with disabilities. They fix them to artificial limbs (prosthetics) and help them to regain stability. There are times when people lose their limbs in an accident. In some other occasions, they are born without a limb or orthopaedic impairment. Orthotists and prosthetists play a crucial role in their lives with fixing them to assistive devices and provide mobility.

Pathologist

A career in pathology in India is filled with several responsibilities as it is a medical branch and affects human lives. The demand for pathologists has been increasing over the past few years as people are getting more aware of different diseases. Not only that, but an increase in population and lifestyle changes have also contributed to the increase in a pathologist’s demand. The pathology careers provide an extremely huge number of opportunities and if you want to be a part of the medical field you can consider being a pathologist. If you want to know more about a career in pathology in India then continue reading this article.

Veterinary Doctor

Speech therapist, gynaecologist.

Gynaecology can be defined as the study of the female body. The job outlook for gynaecology is excellent since there is evergreen demand for one because of their responsibility of dealing with not only women’s health but also fertility and pregnancy issues. Although most women prefer to have a women obstetrician gynaecologist as their doctor, men also explore a career as a gynaecologist and there are ample amounts of male doctors in the field who are gynaecologists and aid women during delivery and childbirth. 

Audiologist

The audiologist career involves audiology professionals who are responsible to treat hearing loss and proactively preventing the relevant damage. Individuals who opt for a career as an audiologist use various testing strategies with the aim to determine if someone has a normal sensitivity to sounds or not. After the identification of hearing loss, a hearing doctor is required to determine which sections of the hearing are affected, to what extent they are affected, and where the wound causing the hearing loss is found. As soon as the hearing loss is identified, the patients are provided with recommendations for interventions and rehabilitation such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and appropriate medical referrals. While audiology is a branch of science that studies and researches hearing, balance, and related disorders.

An oncologist is a specialised doctor responsible for providing medical care to patients diagnosed with cancer. He or she uses several therapies to control the cancer and its effect on the human body such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and biopsy. An oncologist designs a treatment plan based on a pathology report after diagnosing the type of cancer and where it is spreading inside the body.

Are you searching for an ‘Anatomist job description’? An Anatomist is a research professional who applies the laws of biological science to determine the ability of bodies of various living organisms including animals and humans to regenerate the damaged or destroyed organs. If you want to know what does an anatomist do, then read the entire article, where we will answer all your questions.

For an individual who opts for a career as an actor, the primary responsibility is to completely speak to the character he or she is playing and to persuade the crowd that the character is genuine by connecting with them and bringing them into the story. This applies to significant roles and littler parts, as all roles join to make an effective creation. Here in this article, we will discuss how to become an actor in India, actor exams, actor salary in India, and actor jobs. 

Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats create and direct original routines for themselves, in addition to developing interpretations of existing routines. The work of circus acrobats can be seen in a variety of performance settings, including circus, reality shows, sports events like the Olympics, movies and commercials. Individuals who opt for a career as acrobats must be prepared to face rejections and intermittent periods of work. The creativity of acrobats may extend to other aspects of the performance. For example, acrobats in the circus may work with gym trainers, celebrities or collaborate with other professionals to enhance such performance elements as costume and or maybe at the teaching end of the career.

Video Game Designer

Career as a video game designer is filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. A video game designer is someone who is involved in the process of creating a game from day one. He or she is responsible for fulfilling duties like designing the character of the game, the several levels involved, plot, art and similar other elements. Individuals who opt for a career as a video game designer may also write the codes for the game using different programming languages.

Depending on the video game designer job description and experience they may also have to lead a team and do the early testing of the game in order to suggest changes and find loopholes.

Radio Jockey

Radio Jockey is an exciting, promising career and a great challenge for music lovers. If you are really interested in a career as radio jockey, then it is very important for an RJ to have an automatic, fun, and friendly personality. If you want to get a job done in this field, a strong command of the language and a good voice are always good things. Apart from this, in order to be a good radio jockey, you will also listen to good radio jockeys so that you can understand their style and later make your own by practicing.

A career as radio jockey has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. If you want to know more about a career as radio jockey, and how to become a radio jockey then continue reading the article.

Choreographer

The word “choreography" actually comes from Greek words that mean “dance writing." Individuals who opt for a career as a choreographer create and direct original dances, in addition to developing interpretations of existing dances. A Choreographer dances and utilises his or her creativity in other aspects of dance performance. For example, he or she may work with the music director to select music or collaborate with other famous choreographers to enhance such performance elements as lighting, costume and set design.

Social Media Manager

A career as social media manager involves implementing the company’s or brand’s marketing plan across all social media channels. Social media managers help in building or improving a brand’s or a company’s website traffic, build brand awareness, create and implement marketing and brand strategy. Social media managers are key to important social communication as well.

Photographer

Photography is considered both a science and an art, an artistic means of expression in which the camera replaces the pen. In a career as a photographer, an individual is hired to capture the moments of public and private events, such as press conferences or weddings, or may also work inside a studio, where people go to get their picture clicked. Photography is divided into many streams each generating numerous career opportunities in photography. With the boom in advertising, media, and the fashion industry, photography has emerged as a lucrative and thrilling career option for many Indian youths.

An individual who is pursuing a career as a producer is responsible for managing the business aspects of production. They are involved in each aspect of production from its inception to deception. Famous movie producers review the script, recommend changes and visualise the story. 

They are responsible for overseeing the finance involved in the project and distributing the film for broadcasting on various platforms. A career as a producer is quite fulfilling as well as exhaustive in terms of playing different roles in order for a production to be successful. Famous movie producers are responsible for hiring creative and technical personnel on contract basis.

Copy Writer

In a career as a copywriter, one has to consult with the client and understand the brief well. A career as a copywriter has a lot to offer to deserving candidates. Several new mediums of advertising are opening therefore making it a lucrative career choice. Students can pursue various copywriter courses such as Journalism , Advertising , Marketing Management . Here, we have discussed how to become a freelance copywriter, copywriter career path, how to become a copywriter in India, and copywriting career outlook. 

In a career as a vlogger, one generally works for himself or herself. However, once an individual has gained viewership there are several brands and companies that approach them for paid collaboration. It is one of those fields where an individual can earn well while following his or her passion. 

Ever since internet costs got reduced the viewership for these types of content has increased on a large scale. Therefore, a career as a vlogger has a lot to offer. If you want to know more about the Vlogger eligibility, roles and responsibilities then continue reading the article. 

For publishing books, newspapers, magazines and digital material, editorial and commercial strategies are set by publishers. Individuals in publishing career paths make choices about the markets their businesses will reach and the type of content that their audience will be served. Individuals in book publisher careers collaborate with editorial staff, designers, authors, and freelance contributors who develop and manage the creation of content.

Careers in journalism are filled with excitement as well as responsibilities. One cannot afford to miss out on the details. As it is the small details that provide insights into a story. Depending on those insights a journalist goes about writing a news article. A journalism career can be stressful at times but if you are someone who is passionate about it then it is the right choice for you. If you want to know more about the media field and journalist career then continue reading this article.

Individuals in the editor career path is an unsung hero of the news industry who polishes the language of the news stories provided by stringers, reporters, copywriters and content writers and also news agencies. Individuals who opt for a career as an editor make it more persuasive, concise and clear for readers. In this article, we will discuss the details of the editor's career path such as how to become an editor in India, editor salary in India and editor skills and qualities.

Individuals who opt for a career as a reporter may often be at work on national holidays and festivities. He or she pitches various story ideas and covers news stories in risky situations. Students can pursue a BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication) , B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media) , or  MAJMC (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication) to become a reporter. While we sit at home reporters travel to locations to collect information that carries a news value.  

Corporate Executive

Are you searching for a Corporate Executive job description? A Corporate Executive role comes with administrative duties. He or she provides support to the leadership of the organisation. A Corporate Executive fulfils the business purpose and ensures its financial stability. In this article, we are going to discuss how to become corporate executive.

Multimedia Specialist

A multimedia specialist is a media professional who creates, audio, videos, graphic image files, computer animations for multimedia applications. He or she is responsible for planning, producing, and maintaining websites and applications. 

Quality Controller

A quality controller plays a crucial role in an organisation. He or she is responsible for performing quality checks on manufactured products. He or she identifies the defects in a product and rejects the product. 

A quality controller records detailed information about products with defects and sends it to the supervisor or plant manager to take necessary actions to improve the production process.

Production Manager

A QA Lead is in charge of the QA Team. The role of QA Lead comes with the responsibility of assessing services and products in order to determine that he or she meets the quality standards. He or she develops, implements and manages test plans. 

Process Development Engineer

The Process Development Engineers design, implement, manufacture, mine, and other production systems using technical knowledge and expertise in the industry. They use computer modeling software to test technologies and machinery. An individual who is opting career as Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing cost-effective and efficient processes. They also monitor the production process and ensure it functions smoothly and efficiently.

AWS Solution Architect

An AWS Solution Architect is someone who specializes in developing and implementing cloud computing systems. He or she has a good understanding of the various aspects of cloud computing and can confidently deploy and manage their systems. He or she troubleshoots the issues and evaluates the risk from the third party. 

Azure Administrator

An Azure Administrator is a professional responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure Solutions. He or she manages cloud infrastructure service instances and various cloud servers as well as sets up public and private cloud systems. 

Computer Programmer

Careers in computer programming primarily refer to the systematic act of writing code and moreover include wider computer science areas. The word 'programmer' or 'coder' has entered into practice with the growing number of newly self-taught tech enthusiasts. Computer programming careers involve the use of designs created by software developers and engineers and transforming them into commands that can be implemented by computers. These commands result in regular usage of social media sites, word-processing applications and browsers.

Information Security Manager

Individuals in the information security manager career path involves in overseeing and controlling all aspects of computer security. The IT security manager job description includes planning and carrying out security measures to protect the business data and information from corruption, theft, unauthorised access, and deliberate attack 

ITSM Manager

Automation test engineer.

An Automation Test Engineer job involves executing automated test scripts. He or she identifies the project’s problems and troubleshoots them. The role involves documenting the defect using management tools. He or she works with the application team in order to resolve any issues arising during the testing process. 

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