## Addressing

I can give a prepared presentation on a familiar topic within my field, outlining similarities and differences which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision. I can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid.

1. Speech - live
   Of course the best way to see whether you are proficient in this particiular sub-goal, is by actually addressing people. Give a prepared presentation of a topic of your choice to your class. Set a date with your teacher so they know when to expect your speech.
2. Preparation - But how?
   To prepare for giving a speech, you of course need to know how to give a good speech. Please read the following articles to learn how to give a good speech. Fun fact; reading this will of course also improve your reading.
   Article 1
   Article 2
   Article 3
3. Preparation - Follow the Example
   Below, we have collected a few examples of good speeches. Note down what the speakers do that make these speeches so good, and try to follow their example. Practise this behaviour while preparing your speech.
   Leonardo DiCaprio - Climate Crisis
   Darren Tay Wen Jie (2016 Word Champion of Public Speaking)
   Emma Watson - Feminism
4. Addressing your audience. It is important to know how to speak to your specific audience. Look up a famous content creator/YouTuber/influencer. Analyse their content and figure out how the creator addresses their audience in terms of greeting, salutation, formal/informal speech. What's typically them? Take notes and explain.
5. Someone did the thinking? Look up a speech or public address by a public figure in the political field. Memorise the speech (up to 3 minutes long) and recite the speech to practice your pronunciation and speaking. This will help you focus on your presentation skills, tone and articulation, because the memorised content will come automatically.