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Problems in Preparing for the English Impromptu Speech Contest: The Case of Yuanpei Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan
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Hsieh, Shu-min – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2006
Entering an "English Impromptu Speech Contest" intimidates many students who do not have a good command of the English language. Some choose to give up before the contest date while others stand speechless on the stage. This paper identifies a range of problems confronted by contestants from my college, the Yuanpei Institute of Science…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Foreign Countries, Speech Skills