2020 International Public Speaking Competition

IN BRIEF

The International Public Speaking Competition is at the heart of the English-Speaking Union’s mission, bringing together oracy, cultural exchange and a hefty dose of friendly rivalry.

The competition brings the best young speakers from all over the world to London for a week of cultural exchange and public speaking contests. Established in 1980, it now reaches over one million young people in more than 50 countries across the globe, showcasing the highest standard of public speaking, while giving delegates an opportunity to meet and engage with other young people of different backgrounds and nationalities.

Finalists (national winners of the English-Speaking Union’s or other public speaking competitions in their country) must write and deliver a speech connected with the theme for the year’s competition. Past themes have included ‘Culture is not a luxury but a necessity’ and ‘The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they have none’.

KEY FACTS

  • What:An international public speaking competition bringing together students aged 16 to 20 from more than 50 countries around the world
  • When:Registration closes in February each year; the final is held in London in May
  • Take part:Please contact your national ESU for more details on how to get involved in your country.

THE THEMES FOR 2020

As normal, there are two themes: the theme for national competitions and the theme for the international competition.

This year’s theme for national competitions is ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced’ and may be used for national public speaking competitions.

This year’s theme for the prepared speech heats of the international competition is ‘Think globally, act locally’. Those advancing to the IPSC final will be asked to give the speech on ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced’.

THE DATES

The IPSC registration will run from Monday, 23 December 2019 to the evening of Monday, 3 2020.

The deadline for submitting preliminary registration forms is Sunday, 2 February 2020.

The regional competitions will be organized till the 15th February 2020.

The semifinals will be held on the 22 February 2020.

The finals will be held 29th February 2020.

The grand finale will be from the 11th May to 15th May 2020 in London.

THE IPSC SUBSCRIPTION FEE

Participants

Every participant must pay a 20 Euro fee to take part at the 2020 IPSC.

Please register by clicking here: Konkursi Ndërkombëtar i Ligjërimit në Publik, 2020

Konkursi i Ligjërimit në Publik, 2019

Kërkohet Ligjëruesi/ja më i/e mirë nga Shqipëria që të përfaqësojë vendin tonë!

Ftohen të gjithë 14 deri në 20 vjeçarët të marrin pjesë në konkursin Ndërkombëtar të Ligjërimit në Publik 2019.

Për të ditur më shumë rreth temës na kontaktoni në info@esualbania.org

Konkursi është i hapur për çdo të ri nga mosha 14 deri më 20 vjec, i/e aftë për të prezantuar në anglisht për 5 minuta fjalim

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Tema për vitin 2019 është “A lie has speed, but truth has endurance”.

Çdo pjesëmarres duhet të zgjedhi një subjekt të caktuar por që të ketë në thelb këtë thënië.

Duke falenderuar të gjithë të interesuarit për të marrë pjesë dhe në përgjigje të emaileve të tyre, lutemi regjistrohuni duke klikuar këtu: Konkursi Ndërkombëtar i Ligjërimit në Publik, 2019

2018 Public Speaking Competition

“Public Speaking Competition” is something that we need in many situations and is essential across countless different disciplines and professions.

From teachers to politicians, broadcasters to lecturers, salesmen to lawyers and religious figures, being able to communicate publicly to a classroom, court, conference or crowd is a cherished ability. At some point most of us will have to give a speech in public, whether at a public ceremony, special family or community occasion, in a class for a business presentation or a job interview.

By entering our Public Speaking Competition you will get the chance to develop this skill with the guidance of public speaking experts, training seminars and writing support.
This is the 9th year that ESU Albania have organised this competition and we are proud to include more applicants and activities every year. We will hold regional heats in different parts of Albania, a national final will take place in Tirana and the overall winner will represent Albania in an international final.

2018 Public Speaking Competition topic is “The best way to predict the future is to invent it”

Main rules

  • Speeches have to be in English.
  • Each speech should be as close to 5 minutes as possible.
  • All pupils/students aged 12 to 20 years old, divided into two age groups 12-15  and 16-20 may enter

Why enter?

  • Develop English writing and speaking skills
  • Learn how to brainstorm and write creatively
  • Receive training in public speaking skills, vital for many professions.
  • Participate in a prestigious national competition
  • Winner of the national competition will represent Albania in international competition.
  • Meet like-minded peers and have fun!

IPSC 2017 – Call for applicants

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“Public Speaking Competition” is something that we need in many situations and is essential across countless different disciplines and professions. From teachers to politicians, broadcasters to lecturers, salesmen to lawyers and religious figures, being able to communicate publicly to a classroom, court, conference or crowd is a cherished ability. At some point most of us will have to give a speech in public, whether at a public ceremony, special family or community occasion, in a class for a business presentation or a job interview. By entering our Public Speaking Competition you will get the chance to develop this skill with the guidance of public speaking experts, training seminars and writing support.
This is the 9th year that ESU Albania have organised this competition and we are proud to include more applicants and activities every year. We will hold regional heats in different parts of Albania, a national final will take place in Tirana and the overall winner will represent Albania in an international final. Check out our previous winners here.

2017 Public Speaking Competition topic is “To define is to limit”

Main rules

  • Speeches have to be in English.
  • Each speech should be as close to 5 minutes as possible.
  • All pupils/students aged 12 to 20 years old, divided into two age groups 12-15  and 16-20 may enter

Why enter?

  • Develop English writing and speaking skills
  • Learn how to brainstorm and write creatively
  • Receive training in public speaking skills, vital for many professions.
  • Participate in a prestigious national competition
  • Winner of the national competition will represent Albania in international competition.
  • Meet like-minded peers and have fun!

To enter and find out details of our 2017 competition, download our membership form and fill it in.

Any questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the staff in the ESU office. Send us your queries!

IPSC: Some tips from the greats

Public Speaking Competition can be daunting. Standing up in front of a room of people and speaking calmly with passion and clarity is no simple task, it takes practice and courage. But it also takes a little magic. This month ESU are taking a look at some of the great speakers and their speeches, we’re going to explore what makes a great speech and gather some tips for this year’s Public Speaking Competition applicants…

Use simple language

Emma Watson – HeForShe Campaign 2014

It can be tempting to use your moment in the spotlight to show off your fantastic vocabulary skills to dazzle the audience, but please resist the urge! The point of public speaking is to be understood by your listeners not to confuse and alienate them by using elaborate language. The British actress Emma Watson wowed audiences with her speech for gender equality at the launch of the United Nation’s HeForShe campaign. She manages to use simple language to address gender equality issues. She wants to attract support for her cause by being easily understood. Remember when speaking in public if you can’t pronounce it, don’t use it!

Have a clear message

Martin Luther King “I have a dream” 1963

What do you want to say? It is vitally important when you are giving a speech that you know exactly what you are going to say. Before you write your speech ask yourself what you are discussing and why you are discussing it. This will help you create a structured speech that has a clear aim. Speeches that jump from point to point are incoherent, distracting and difficult for listeners to follow. When planning a speech make sure it t has a beginning, middle and an end, be as creative as you like but make sure that the message you want to convey is understood. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a powerful example of how to be colourful and passionate while ensuring that the message is never lost.

Make it personal

Michelle Obama speech supporting Hilary Clinton 2016

This is a wonderfully heartfelt and emotional display from the First Lady of the United States. The language that she uses is simple, the images she conjures you can relate to and the message she wants to convey is crystal clear. Mrs Obama is purposely emphasising her own experiences, her experience of being a woman and a mother. By making her speech personal she manages to strike a chord with people, people empathise with what she is saying. This speech is a true master class in making the political personal.
If you are feeling inspired by these incredible oratory performances why not give public speaking a chance yourself? ESU’s annual public speaking competition is accepting applicants. Get in touch with us now, so you can participate in this prestigious competition!

International Public Speaking Competition 2014

The ESU International Public Speaking Competition has now been running for 33 years. When the IPSC started, it was an international tournament between the national public speaking champions of England and Australia.
The IPSC 2014 took place in London from May 12-16.

The ESU International Public Speaking Competition will take place between May 11th and 15th 2015.
The theme for the heats of the International Finals is ‘Culture is Not a Luxury, But a Necessity’.
The ESU International Public Speaking Competition has now been running for 33 years. When the IPSC started, it was an international tournament between the national public speaking champions of England and Australia. Today, the competition reaches over 40,000 young people in 50 countries across the globe. Recent winners of the competition have included Mauritius, The Philippines, Yemen, Lebanon, South Korea, Malaysia and Australia.
The purpose of the IPSC is to bring together the best speakers from all over the world for a week of international cultural exchange and public speaking competition. It showcases the very highest standard of public speaking from around the world, while giving delegates an opportunity to meet and engage with other young people of different backgrounds and cultures.