Course info

Learn about the types of speech and their purpose. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction 

When planning and delivering a speech it is important to know your purpose.
Your purpose might be:
·       To inform or describe
·       To instruct or explain
·       To persuade or inspire  

·       To entertain or amuse

When you are planning and preparing for your speech you may wish to come up with a one sentence statement about what you want to accomplish.
Your one sentence statement should be:
·       Worded from the audience’s point of view
·       Precise
·       Attainable
For example, you might want to complete the following sentence:

“After my speech the audience will …”