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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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.
The results of the prep survey are finally here!
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.
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The Benefits of Impromptu
In this article, Mukta Dharmapurikar discusses how extempers can best utilize Impromptu Speaking to strengthen their speeches, all with the help of some memes!
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Intro to Intros
In this article, Katelyn Cai and Peter Alisky run through everything you need to know about the introduction to an extemp speech.