When most extempers think about prep, they tend to focus on evidence, structure, and delivery. And, rightfully so. As a result, though, transitions often get neglected. And while it’s certainly important to ensure the body of your speech is fleshed out before shifting your focus to transitions, doing so can be incredibly valuable. Transitions are […]
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DX – Kavin Selva Will the tariff truce last between the United States and China? First Thoughts – I know that the trade war between the United States started roughly halfway through Trump’s first presidency. The original justification for increasing tariffs was that China engaged in unfair economic practices, with issues such as intellectual property […]
Are pre-tournament jitters getting you down? You’re not alone! In this article, Shriya Surana breaks down strategies to elevate your confidence and performance.
From our latest podcast episode, Kate Liu journeys through the writing process and motivations of NIETOC question writer Andrew Moffitt—a must-read for new and old extempers.
Peru is no stranger to democratic instability. The nation has had 7 leaders in the past 6 years, and their current President doesn’t seem to be taking her role too seriously. In this article, Sahana Srikanth examines the legacy of the current Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, explaining the impacts of the world’s least popular president. […]
The European Union is an essential bloc promoting peace and well-being for European citizens. In this discussion of EU Expansion, Sahana Srikanth analyzes Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova’s complex cases for accession. What does it take to join Europe’s most exclusive club? For nine hopeful nations, the answer is yet to come. The EU is home […]
From local to national circuits, humor has quickly become a staple in Extemporaneous Speaking. In this article, Siri Ural breaks down humorous content in speeches, with a few added sources for inspiration.
We at The Extemper’s Bible have created a quick survey that we want you to fill out about the way you prep your speeches: tinyurl.com/yckjmd5h.
Kevin asks some of his favorite extempers what they’ve done to practice for TOCs. Definitely not a last minute Spring Break grind session…
Bradley Wascher is a professional elections analyst and an alum of extemp speaking, where he competed for 6 years. He was gracious enough to lend his time & write up an article for the Extemper’s Bible, where he combines his unique political insights and years of experience in extemp to provide stellar electoral analysis.