Plain English Speaking
This annual public speaking competition gives students over 15 and under 18 years of age the opportunity to give an 8 minute speech on any topic they like for the chance to win a prize and a trip to Nationals. The national winner wins a trip to compete in London.
Students will also be expected to perform an impromptu speech of 3 minutes and, should they reach the finals, a 3 minute interview.
The ACT Finals will be held at Wesley Hall in Forrest on Saturday the 13th of June.
Registrations are open. Email Kate Johnston at pesa.canberra@gmail.com with any questions.
Students will also be expected to perform an impromptu speech of 3 minutes and, should they reach the finals, a 3 minute interview.
The ACT Finals will be held at Wesley Hall in Forrest on Saturday the 13th of June.
Registrations are open. Email Kate Johnston at pesa.canberra@gmail.com with any questions.
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1st Place: $75 Paperchain Voucher
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2nd Place: $50 Paperchain Voucher
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3rd Place: $25 Paperchain Voucher
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The Speech
You will give an 8 minute speech on any topic you choose but which should in some way concern a social issue. Adjudicators will look for plain english, clear structure, strong analysis and persuasive and engaging presentation.
Remember: this is a competition about Plain English Speaking so try to be concise and precise, and try not to inflate your vocabulary.
Remember: this is a competition about Plain English Speaking so try to be concise and precise, and try not to inflate your vocabulary.
The Impromptu
You will be given 4 minutes to prepare an impromptu speech based on a topic that will be set by the adjudicators. You will be expected to speak for 3 minutes. Adjudicators will look for an engaging speech with clear direction and structure and a clear point that it is making.
The set topic will be broad and open ended and you can explore it in any way you choose but responding to it with reference to current social and political issues will be looked upon favourably by the adjudication panel.
The set topic will be broad and open ended and you can explore it in any way you choose but responding to it with reference to current social and political issues will be looked upon favourably by the adjudication panel.
The Interview
The panel of adjudicators will interview you for 3 minutes, asking questions about the content of your prepared speech and related social and political issues. Adjudicators will be looking for confidence, a strong grasp of your speech content, and a strong grasp of current affairs.
Finals will be held on the 13 of June. Students will be able to sign up for specific rounds when registering.
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