Join the 60-Second English Speech Challenge! – Dr. Bill 360

When? Saturday, February 22, 2025

Time? 10:30 PM (Malaysia, GMT+8) | 9:30 AM (U.S. EST) | 2:30 PM (UK GMT)

Are you ready to think fast, speak confidently, and improve your English fluency?

The 60-Second English Speech Challenge is a fun, fast-paced event where you’ll get a random topic, 15-20 seconds to organize your thoughts, and then deliver your speech LIVE for 1 to 3 minutes!

Bonus Challenge: Use the Word of the Day in your speech for extra points!

3 Evaluators will provide supportive feedback on structure, fluency, grammar, and delivery. I need a couple of judges as well, let me know in the comments.

How to Participate?

Click the registration link above

Join the Zoom event on time!

Raise your hand when you’re ready for a topic!

Speak for at least 1 minute (green light) and up to 3 minutes (red light).

Whether you’re a learner, speaker, or just a curious observer, this is a GREAT way to practice English and gain confidence!

Tag a friend who might enjoy this!

Comment “I’m in!” if you’re joining!

1️⃣ Fluency & Structure – “The Speech Coach” 🏗️

Did the speaker organize their thoughts clearly?
Did they follow the intro-body-conclusion structure?
- Tell them what you’re going to tell them (Intro)
- Tell them (Body – supporting details)
- Tell them what you just told them (Conclusion – wrap-up)
Was the speech natural and engaging?
Was their tone, pitch, and volume appropriate?
Did they engage the listener with confidence and energy?

🔹 Example Feedback (30 sec): “Your speech was well-structured, you started strong with a clear intro, but in the body, I noticed your points were a bit scattered. Try linking them more smoothly. Your conclusion was solid but I noticed your tone was a bit monotone. Try adding some variation in pitch to emphasize key points—it makes your speech more engaging! Also, speak just a little louder for better clarity. Just a little more confidence, and you’ll be a pro!“

Comments:

Evaluator’s Name: _______________

2️⃣ Grammar & Pronunciation – “The Language Coach” 📖

Were there major grammar errors?
Did the pronunciation impact clarity?
Did they use the Word of the Day correctly?

🔹 Example Feedback (30 sec):
“You had great pronunciation overall, but I noticed some small tense mistakes. Instead of ‘I will went,’ say ‘I will go.’ Also, you used the Word of the Day—nice! But try to make it sound a bit more natural in your sentence.”

Comments:

Evaluator’s Name: ______________

3️⃣ Filler Word Tracking – “The Ah Counter” ⏳

Counts “uhm,” “ahh,” “right,” “so,” and other hesitation fillers.
Reports the total number at the end of each round.

🔹 Example Feedback (30 sec):
“You spoke smoothly, but I counted 8 ‘uhms’ and 3 ‘ahhs’ in your speech. A tip: Pause silently instead of using fillers—it makes you sound more confident! Try slowing down a little, and you’ll reduce them naturally.”

Comments:

Evaluator’s Name: ______________

60-Second English Challenge – Judge’s Scorecard

Participant’s Name: _______________

Criteria	1	2	3	4	5	6
1. Answered the Question Clearly (Did the speaker address the topic effectively?)	❌ Not at all	🔸 Somewhat unclear	🔹 Partially answered	✅ Mostly clear	🌟 Very clear	🏆 Excellent & engaging
2. Grammar & Pronunciation Accuracy (Were there noticeable errors?)	❌ Frequent mistakes	🔸 Many errors	🔹 Some errors	✅ Mostly correct	🌟 Very accurate	🏆 Flawless
3. Fluency & Natural Flow (Did the speech sound smooth and confident?)	❌ Hesitant & choppy	🔸 Frequent pauses	🔹 Some awkward moments	✅ Mostly smooth	🌟 Natural & confident	🏆 Effortless flow
4. Bonus: Word of the Day Used Correctly	❌ Not used	❌ Incorrect usage	✅ Correct but unnatural	✅ Correct & natural	🌟 Skillfully integrated	🏆 Perfectly woven into speech

🔹 Scoring:

1-2 = Needs improvement
3-4 = Good effort, room to grow
5-6 = Strong performance!

Comments/Feedback:

Judge’s Name: _______________

🔹 Speaker Score Tracking

Speaker #	Fluency & Structure (1-6)	Grammar & Pronunciation (1-6)	Filler Words Count	Bonus: Used Word of the Day? (✓/✗)	Total Score
1️⃣	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	___	✓ / ✗	___
2️⃣	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	___	✓ / ✗	___
3️⃣	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	___	✓ / ✗	___
4️⃣	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	___	✓ / ✗	___
5️⃣	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	___	✓ / ✗	___
6️⃣	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜	___	✓ / ✗	___

🔹 Total Score Calculation: (Fluency & Structure + Grammar & Pronunciation) – Filler Word Count + Bonus Point if Word of the Day was used correctly.