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Internet Resources
When developing a speech, the Internet can be an absolutely invaluable tool.
Here are some sites that may help you get started in that quest for the perfect
speech. Please email us if you know of any useful speech links not listed here,
or if any of the links listed below is no longer working. Our hope is to keep
this a fresh and constantly evolving tool.
Vocabulary Building:
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Description/Notes |
| Dictionary.com |
An online dictionary. |
| Word of the Day |
Sends out an email each day with a word and definition. |
| All Words |
Great page of links for word lovers. |
| Wordsmith |
“A Word A Day” includes a vocabulary word, its definition,
pronunciation information with audio clip, etymology, usage example, quotation,
and other interesting tidbits about words to subscribers every day. You
can think of it as a word trek where we explore strange new words. Words
are usually selected around a theme every week. |
Quotations:
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Description/Notes
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| Search Multiple Quotes |
Search tools that lets you search multiple quote sites at the same time. |
| Quotes |
A portal for researching quotes. |
| Bartlett's |
11,000 searchable quotes from Bartlett’s. |
| Club Quotes |
Quotes used at our club meetings and appearing on our homepage. |
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Speech Topics:
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Description/Notes
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| How Stuff Works |
An absolutely wonderful site for generating speech ideas. This site provides
simple explanations to all kinds of things. Examples include how engines
work, how to defend yourself from pickpockets, how dieting works, and much
more. Highly recommended! |
| Speech Topics |
A list of speech topics. |
| Sample Speeches |
Text of speeches given by actual Greater Stamford Toastmaster members. |
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Great Speeches:
Toastmaster Links:
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