Video Resources for the Heartfelt Monologues
Movies: Robin Williams – Good Will Hunting ("It's not your fault.") Viola Davis – Fences…
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Pitching 101: Types of Pitches and How to Deliver Them
Elevator Pitch – A 30-60 second summary of an idea, used in casual or networkingsituations.…
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The Persuasive Architecture of Steve Jobs’ iPhone Product Launch Speech: A Meta-Analysis
Every product launch strives to capture the world's attention, but few achieve the seismic impact…
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Mastering the Art of Impromptu Speaking
Adapted from Grenville Kleiser’s Impromptu Speeches: How to Make Them (1920) Impromptu speaking is a…
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Catherine Ampaire – Learning Facilitator, ISSDL 1.0
For Catherine Ampaire, debate has always been more than competition—it has been a way of…
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Meet the Dean of Debating at ISSDL 1.0: Cynthia Apili
The International Schools Speech and Debate League (ISSDL) proudly welcomes Cynthia Apili as the Dean…
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Paragon Rhetorica 2.0 – Event Schedule
Date: 9th October, 2025 8:00 – 9:00 AMArrival & Registration – DIA Secretariat 9:00 –…
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Speech Paragons Shine at East African World Schools Debate Championship in Nairobi
21/05/2025 - The Speech Paragons proudly represented Uganda as part of a delegation to the…
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Coaching Notes: How to Give Great Feedback to Students
Why Feedback Matters Effective feedback is one of the most powerful coaching tools. It improves…
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Mastering the Art of Oral Adjudication: Notes from the Debate Trenches
Reflections from DIA's 2025 Judges Fellowship Ever found yourself nervously pacing in a breakout room,…
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