Speech

Introduction of a speech

• begin with a thank you to the organizers/hosts for having invited you

• Then thank your audience for being there

• Address your listeners in a way that is appealing to them (Joke/anecdote/raise question)

• Introduce topic and points you want to cover

main part

present main arguments/points in detail

Focus clearly on ideas that are relevant to your target group and message

Support your arguments/points/ideas with information/facts/examples from the text at hand/ other sources/ general knowledge

conclusion

indicate that you are coming to your conclusion

Sum up your most important points

Make sure audience gets message through final statement

Thank audience for listening

Inclusive language

Einbeziehen der Zuhörer, direkter Adressat

Enumeration

Aufzählung → can imagine situation

contrast

Vergleich bzw Unterscheidung

→ sees differences clearer, understands problem

Allusion

Vergleich

→ thinks of parallels/inclusion/better understanding