HKFYG March 2021∣Youth Hong Kong
The HKFYG English Public Speaking Contest
2021
Effective communication is particularly critical during times of crisis. In the midst of
a pandemic, this year’s HKFYG English Public Speaking Contest provided a different
kind of learning experience for students. The Contest, of which most rounds have been moved online, trains the young participants to communicate effectively and maintain
digital competencies. As always, its aim was to encourage self-improvement and build secondary school students’ confidence in their ability to communicate well in English.
2021 Participants
1,132 contestants from more than 105 secondary schools Junior Division: Secondary 1-3 Senior Division Secondary 4-6
Warming up December – January
Intensive pre-contest training course in 3 sessions § Intermediate to advanced public speaking techniques § Tips on preparing for an online contest § Skills and techniques such as adding spice to your topic and speech § Impromptu public speaking exercises § Analysis of winning speeches and performances Train-the-Trainers Workshop for Teachers § How to incorporate public speaking-related training with day-to-day teaching § How to address common challenges facing second language students of English § How to spark interest and counteract lack of confidence Complimentary Public Speaking Webinar 1 § Delivered by senior Sir Ti Liang Yang English Language Ambassadors § Designed to introduce fundamental public speaking techniques § Finding the right topic and concluding a speech well Complimentary Public Speaking Webinar 2 § Delivered by professional award-winning public speaking coach § Introducing intermediate-level public speaking techniques § Non-verbal communication skills and establishing personal speaking style Winners-to-Winners Sharing Session § Co-hosted by 2020 contest winners § Getting ready for the contest § Speech-making tips: the personal touch, mental rehearsals, etc
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