The Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria 2016

What students could get out of participating in the contest (A) All-round improvements are assured as students continue to put their best effort into the whole process of: Thinking of possible topics; Researching on the topic chosen; Writing a persuasive opinionative essay to be delivered as a 3 minute* speech (an intensive, continual process of thinking, writing, reading and rewriting); Memorising it (for the most effective delivery from the heart); Learning and practising effective delivery; Delivering the speech in front of a real audience; and Reflecting on the experience and self-affirming what and how much improvements they have gained. * 3 minutes for High School Senior and Open Beginner Divisions. 5 minutes for Background Speaker and Open Divisions. All students come out as educational winners doing all the above. (B) Students’ efforts are publicly recognised.