English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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Showing an appreciation of the chance given to you to speak

We thank the gathering for the opportunity given. Here is an example.

Example

I believe it’s a great honour to be given this opportunity to deliver a speech on the causes of

teenage pregnancy during this occasion.

Next, we welcome the guests. Let us see how we do that.

Welcome guests to the occasion.

Here too, we welcome the gathering of those attending the occasion. An example will help

us. Let us see an example.

Example

May I use this opportunity to welcome you to this grand occasion, ‘Akwaaba’?

The next is to mention the importance (reasons) of the occasion or the gathering. Here is an

example.

Example

This is the time for both past and immediate students of the school to meet to deliberate on

important topics such as the causes of teenage pregnancy in our community.

Bring the points and readiness.

State that some of the ‘points of the topic are’, then bring out your points. Let us look at

examples.

Examples

   1. The causes of teenage pregnancy are inadequate parental care, poverty, and peer
      influence.

   2. The effects of road accidents in the country are loss of lives, loss of government
      revenue, and poverty among families.