Speech samples

March 10, 2018

Farewell to a departed friend

Eulogy at a funeral service Type of speech: eulogy Date: March 2018 Venue: parish church Audience: family and friends of the deceased Speaker’s role: friend of the deceased Length of speech: five minutes
February 2, 2015

There should not be a referendum on Europe

Opposing the motion in a sixth form debate Type of speech: special occasion Occasion: sixth form general studies Date: February 2015 Venue: school classroom Audience: sixth form year 12, around 50 Role of speaker: visiting speaker Length of speech: 20 minutes
November 10, 2014

School governor retires

Farewell to the school Type of speech: retirement speech November 2014 Venue: High school Audience: headteacher, teachers and administrative staff Speaker’s role: retiring governor Length of speech: four minutes
October 10, 2004

Letter from America

Speech to Toastmasters International club Type of speech: special occasion Venue: Meeting room Audience: Members of the club and their guests Speaker’s role: Member of the club Length of speech: seven minutes Title of speech: Letter from America