Example speeches

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  Example speech: a colleague's retirement

  Jamie leads the customer service team and says goodbye to his colleague Margaret, who is retiring after 31 years, over tea and cake in the meeting room. Settings: 4 minutes, light-hearted and funny, warm, speaking for the whole team. All names and stories are made up.
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  Example speech: a mum's 60th birthday

  Chloe gives this speech at her mum Helen's 60th birthday, in a restaurant with about 50 guests. Settings: 4 minutes, light-hearted and funny, warm. All names and stories are made up.
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  Example speech: golden wedding

  Karen gives this speech at her parents Pat and Graham's golden wedding, on behalf of her brother and sister, at a family lunch. Settings: 4 minutes, a smile here and there, heartfelt. All names and stories are made up.
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  Example speech: eulogy for a grandmother

  Emma gives this eulogy for her grandmother Peggy at the funeral service. Settings: 5 minutes, a smile here and there, heartfelt, international English, mixed views on faith in the family. All names and stories are made up.
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  Example speech: best man

  Sam gives this speech as best man for his best friend Tom and Tom's wife Lisa, at the reception in front of about 90 guests. Settings: 5 minutes, light-hearted and funny, warm, international English. All names and stories are made up.