Last November 17, 2010, O.B.F. hosted an English Speech Contest in the Global Lounge. Applicants applied during October 19 and had their first orientation day last November 4. A preliminary assessment was also done last November 10 to 11 to gauge the English speaking ability of the contestants. For the preliminary speech contest, the topic for intermediate level was "What is the most important thing in a relationship?", whereas for the advanced level the topic was "What do you think the roles of husband and wife should be in a contemporary family?" Participants were screened and those that emerged victorious were able to join the final part of the contest. The final topic for intermediate and advanced level were as follows: "If you are the president of this country, what kind of foreign policies would you have?" and "How can we foster a better relationship with North Korea?"
There were a total of 80 applicants during the first round of screening. Participants rendered their speeches and underwent preliminary evaluation. After the preliminary evaluation, a total of 16 finalists and 11 finalists were chosen for the intermediate and advanced level respectively . Those who were able to make it to the intermediate speech contest were as follows: Kwon Soontaek, Kwon Taeho, Noh Garam, Do Jiseon, Park Junho, Park Jiyoung, Bang Haesun, Seo Beomsang, Seo Jeonghee, Shou Qing, Shin Eunsu, You Jin, Jung Narae, Jo Jaeyeong, Joo Kyeongmin and Wang Wen. For the advanced level, the finalists were the following: Kim Min Kyo, Kim Jun Yeob, Ma Min Jae, Park Chun Yong, Bae Hyung Ryeol, Sung Ji Eun, Song Kyoung Hyun, Yun Dawn, Lee Yo Han, Lee Eun Ji and Jo Yu Jin. All of them presented on the O.B.F. Speech Contest Finals Edition last November 17, 2010.
The judges for the event were Dr. Victoria Jo (International Language Education Center/ ILEC Director), Professor Nicolaas Le Roux (ILEC Vice-Director) and Professor Peter Kim (GEO Professor). The event was spearheaded by Jin Yong, an OBF Master.
O.B.F. Speech Contest posters around the campus
O.B.F. Masters in charge of registration
O.B.F. Masters in charge of orderliness during the contest proper
Speech contestant intensely delivering his speech
Song Kyoung Hyun, Speaking about fostering a better relationship with our North Korean brothers
towards the unification of Korea
Dr. Abagat with her daughter, Renz attending the Speech Contest
Attendees of the speech contest
During the Speech Contest Break time. Audience enjoy some snacks courtesy of O.B.F.
TA Stephanie with GEO Student
O.B.F. masters during the break time session
O.B.F. Masters anticipating the results of the speech contest
Dr. Victoria Jo, thanking the audience and the organizers and praising the contestants for their outstanding performance
Woman of the hour, Jin Yong, the organizer of the O.B.F. Speech Contest
Advanced level contestants and winners with Dr. Victoria Jo, Professor Nicolaas Le Roux and Professor Peter Kim
Advanced level first prize winner Lee Eun Ji - Her English skills and singing prowess mesmerized the audience and judges alike
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