05/02/2026
A Guideline on Extempore Speech
"So honestly, the celebrity I want to marry is not someone from the screen; rather it is my beloved "my crush". Because in my life, she is my celebrity."
Recently, EDDC organized an extempore speech competition where many participants from the 20th batch showed remarkable excellence in expressing their ideas, thoughts, and insights within a very short preparation time. Their spontaneity, confidence, and linguistic ability were truly praiseworthy.
However, alongside this success, a few common issues were observed:
Ineffective starting
Scattered ideas and lack of logical flows
Absence of personalized information
Use of body language
Finally, lack of clear structure and framing.
To address these issues, the following guidelines (only two) are suggested for improving extempore speech performance:
Ineffective starting:
The beginning of a speech can be compared to “love at first sight.” Judges and audiences become mesmerized, not by your appearanc but by a personalized and unique opening.
A strong start creates a positive first impression, boosts your confidence, and sets the tone for the entire speech. It fuels your overall performance and prepares the audience to listen attentively. Therefore, the first few moments are crucial.
Use of body Language:
As a human being, you are naturally capable of movement. You can move freely, extend your hands in any direction, and use your fingers to indicate or emphasize important ideas unless you are paralyzed or dead. 😂
Along with movement, maintain meaningful eye contact with the audience. It helps build connection, confidence, and credibility.
Your body language should not overpower your speech; rather, it should subtly complement and reinforce your words. When your physical expressions align with your message, your speech becomes more engaging, convincing, and memorable.
Here, the picture shows a perfect example of structuring extempore speech.
