The students’ topics were related to how they envision Korea in the future. Some were asked to tackle the impacts of Korea to the world and vice versa. With this given topics the students made very interesting speeches.
Students from Levels 1 and 2 shared Korea’s cultural industries, high technology industries (such as semiconductor, car, shipbuilding, smartphones), construction industries, entertainment industries (related to song, dance and concerts), sports (taekwondo), among others. They also shared the prevalence of K-Pop culture globally. Recently Korean Pop Music (KPop) stars has been featured in international television such as “The David Letterman show” and “Morning with Sally”. KPop concerts are widely known in Egypt, USA and Thailand as well as in France and Brazil. In addition, they imparted new technological advancements that were brought about by Koreans such as kakao talk, antivirus program; as well as the power of the gaming industry, etc.
On the other hand, students from Levels 3 and 4 talked about medical advancements in Korea such as plastic surgery, eye (Lasik surgery), ear surgery. They also mentioned sports. Korea is increasing its popularity worldwide through sports like swimming, baseball and soccer. Some tackled robots like the biomimetric and humanoid robots. Others , shared about more pressing matters globally such as the population and environment problems (like the global warming), whereas others talked about controversial topics internally like the multiculturalism and reunification of North and South Korea.
The criteria for judging include general content, content organization, fluency, pronunciation, voice volume and pitch, grammar and language usage, contact with audience, physical presentation and graphics and visual aids.
The students were very impressive in the depth of the matters that they discussed. Indeed, observers can come to realize that the participants were diligent in researching about their topic of choice. The contest went smoothly. The speeches were delivered well.
The audience were very participative and enthusiastic all throughout the contest. They cheered for their teammates, classmates and friends. The judges were happy about the participants. The speechese were very informative and they learned a lot from the speeches. The judges commended all the participants and said that “It was not easy to speak in front of a huge audience in one’s native tongue. What more a foreign language. Congratulations to the participants. Job well done.” Indeed, the participants are worthy to be praised.
Congratulations to all Participants＼(~o~)／＼(^o^)／＼(-o-)／ヽ(^。^)ノ
Congratulations to everyone who participated and gave their best for the presentation contest. And to our event organizers and our masters of the ceremony, TA EJ. Your enthusiasm overflows. Thank you everyone ❁◕‿◕❁
by: Abigail Go, GEO Blog Editor
