Introduction to the contest
Training global talents who will lead the future is becoming more important worldwide. The foreign language speech contest <Thinking Bird> is held to foster these global talents. This contest offers participants the opportunity to develop their speech skills and promote their growth as global talents.
<Thinking Bird> is a foreign language speaking contest that experiences the beauty of language and communication and promotes critical thinking and creativity. Our goal is for participants to express themselves in foreign languages, further develop their ideas, and develop excellent speech skills.
VISION
“Thinking Bird” provides opportunities to communicate with a wide range of people, helping them grow into global talent.
Developing competence as a global citizen.
Promoting creative
thinking.
Giving the confidence to engage in international society.
MISSION
The purpose of this competition is to improve participants’ ability to speak foreign languages through all the processes of selecting topics to writing, memorizing, and presenting speeches.
Presenting logical and clear opinions on a variety of topics.
Enhancing confidence in languages and public speaking skills.
Strengthen global communication skills.
Notice
Introduction to judges
The judges of the foreign language speech contest <Thinking Bird> are made up of experts in foreign language education. Judges will select the winners by evaluating the participants’ speeches objectively and fairly.
Judging criteria
· The content of a speech: Evaluate whether the subject and content of the speech are clear and logical
Pronunciation: Evaluate your pronunciation of a foreign language to be accurate and fluent.
Expressiveness: Evaluate whether you have used a foreign language to effectively express your thoughts and feelings.
Benefits of participating
· The opportunity to be judged by judges.
· The opportunity to release your speech video.
· Prizes and memorabilia will be given to winners.
Schedule
· Application period: Scheduled for 2024
· Speech video submission deadline: TBD
· Result announcement: TBD
topics for speech
1. My dream – 나의 꿈
2. Someone I admire – 내가 존경하는 사람
3. The best day of my life – 내 인생 최고의 날
4. If I had a superpower – 내게 초능력이 있다면
5. Ways to protect our Earth – 지구를 지키는 방법
6. Impact of technology on our health – 기술이 우리 건강에 미치는 영향
7. Should zoos be banned? – 동물원은 금지 되어야 할까요?
8. Which is better: Paper books or E-Books? – 종이책과 전자책 중 어느 것이 더 좋을까요?
manuscript preparation
Upto high school student: 3 minute speech
Adult: upto 4 minute speech (Docx or PDF file)
Font: Arial
Title font size: 16 (center aligned)
Name font size: 13 (right aligned)
Body font size: 11 (left aligned)
