Speaking: Public Speaking & Presentations B1 - Lesson 1: Preparing & Delivering a Short Prepared Talk (e.g., "My Favorite Place")

B1

Short Prepared Talk

ការនិយាយដែលបានរៀបចំទុក

🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Give a clear 1-2 minute talk about "My Favorite Place" using a 3-part structure.

💬 Model Answer: "My Favorite Place"

1. Introduction "I'm going to talk about my favorite place, which is Kampot. First, I'll tell you where it is, and then I'll explain why I love it."

2. Body "Kampot is a quiet town in the south of Cambodia. It's famous for pepper and the river. The main reason I like it is because it is very relaxing. Also, the food is delicious."

3. Conclusion "To sum up, Kampot is a beautiful place to visit if you want to relax. Thank you for listening."

The 3-Part Structure

Always use this structure for prepared talks.

1. Introduction សេចក្តីផ្តើម

State the topic clearly.
"I'm going to talk about..."
"My presentation is about..."

2. Body (Main Points) សេចក្តីអធិប្បាយ

Use "Signposts" to list your points.
"First..." / "Second..." / "Also..."
"The main reason is..."

3. Conclusion សេចក្តីបញ្ចប់

Summarize and thank the audience.
"To sum up..."
"In conclusion..."

Select the Best Signpost

You are starting your speech. What do you say?

A. "That's all."

B. "Today, I'm going to talk about my favorite hobby."

C. "First of all..."

You are finishing your speech. What do you say?

A. "To sum up, I love playing football because it keeps me healthy."

B. "I'm going to talk about football."

C. "Next, I will explain why."