Speaking123 Podcasts

Advanced Project 3 “The Moral of The Story” (4 to 6 mins) requires the speaker to:
- create and tell a story that is entertaining and yet displays moral values.
- tell a story using skills learnt in the previous 2 projects.

“There is always something to be learnt in everything that we experience in life.  We have so many stories to share, so many lessons to learn.  As the VPE, I was caught off guard when informed of some changes to a meeting agenda at the 11^th hour.  After asking around, I couldn’t find a replacement speaker.  So I took up the challenge to ensure that the show would still go on.  The moral of the lesson here, (1) Just Do It, and more importantly (2) If there is a will, there is a way.” ~ 10 Jul 2008

Advanced Project 2 “Let’s Get Personal” (6 to 8 mins) requires the speaker to:
- learn the elements of a good story.

“5 years ago, I nearly killed someone due to a moment of rage. Now, whenever I look back, I feel a sense of relief. It was just a thin line and I could have regreted it for the rest of my life if I had crossed that line of no return. Find out how I had come to my senses at the last moment and prevented a tragedy.” ~ 28 Jun 2008

Advanced Project 1 “The Folk Tale” (7 to 9 mins) requires the speaker to:
- tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group.
- use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale.

“This is my first advanced project on storytelling. I shared a famous story of wisdom, from the period of the 3 Kingdoms. My pace was too fast and I finished in 7 min 40 sec compared to 9 min (during rehearsal).  I used a large feather fan, symbolic of Strategist Zhuge Liang but my evaluator, Pauline, felt it came in a little late.  I have gathered some more feedback besides those from Pauline and will incorporate them in my next storytelling speech.” ~ 10 Apr 2008