Lesson 15 -- Nicole Practices Her Election Speech

Speak English Like an American -- Lesson 15



Nicole is running for student body president. She must give a speech next week. She discusses the speech with her mother.

Susan:   What's up, Nicole?
Nicole:  I pulled an all-nighter working on my election speech.
Susan:   No wonder you look like a basket case! Did you finish your speech?
Nicole:  Yes, at 6 a.m.
Susan:   That must be a load off your mind!
Nicole:  It's not. I've got to give the speech tomorrow in front of 1,500 people. I'm a nervous wreck!
Susan:   Just remember the old rule of thumb, imagine your audience naked.
Nicole:  That's gross. Why would I want to do that?
Susan:   According to convetional wisdom, it'll make you less nervous.
Nicole:  Only practice will do the trick.
Susan:   Okay, let hear the speech.
Nicole:  Good afternoon, everyone. There are four candidates running for president.
             You think you have several choices. In reality, you just have one choice: me!
Susan:   You can't say that. You'll turn off your audience immediately.
Nicole:  It sounds like I have a big head?
Susan:   I'll say.