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Speeches make people nervous in their native language, so it's important to set up your classroom as a safe place where students feel comfortable speaking in front of their peers. For classes of all levels, make sure there is a good group spirit. If students are nervous, allow them to remain seated at their desks rather than standing up at the front of the class. Advanced level: Have students select a topic and prepare a speech outside of class. Use a five-minute time limit for the speech. When the student is finished, have other students ask questions. Intermediate level: Following is a list of impromptu speech topics. Have students select one topic to talk about as much as they can, and have other students ask questions when finished. Lower level: Also use the following list of impromptu speech topics, but allow the students to prepare their speeches outside of class. Again, have the rest of the class ask questions when one student finishes his speech. Topics My hometown My parents My brothers ans sisters My aunts and uncles My cousins My nieces or nephews My grandparents How I spent my childhood How I met my husband/wife My wedding day What I think are the qualities of a good spouse What I think are the qualities of a good parent What was spouse did when he or she was young My children How I think children should be raised What I want to give my children most My home My neighbors My best friends My pen pals A happy couple I know What I like about people What I dislike about people A person I will never forget The person I admire most The greatest compliment I have ever received The kindest treatment I have ever received The most interesting argument I have had The proudest day of my life The greatest mistake of my life A strange experience I had A narrow escape I had An interesting dream I had The worst storm I have experienced A typical day in my life A pleasant evening I spent The best party I have attended My education My elementary school years My junior high school years My high school years My university years The teacher I liked most The teacher I disliked most The subject I liked best in school The subject I liked least in school My graduation day My first job How I entered my profession My present job Why I like (or dislike) my job What I would do if I had a lot of money What I do in my spare time My hobbies The best vacation I have had My plans for the future My favorite holiday My favorite season My favorite sport My favorite movie My favorite book My favorite sports figure My favorite actor or actress A musical instrument I would like to play What I would do if I had three wishes A time I spent in the hospital My first date My first pet Animals I've seen at the zoo Foods I like and dislike The restaurant I like best Shopping in Chernihiv Life in my town compared to life in Kyiv Rules of etiquette in Ukraine Special customs in Ukraine What tourists should see in Ukraine Industries in Ukraine An important period in Ukraine's history Ukraine's future |