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7 tips  for a memorable New Year speech.

7 tips  for your New Year speech.

New Year is one of those pivotal moments. This is an ideal opportunity to stop, leave a bad things behind, reinforce beliefs, (re)unite people, and reenergize for the future. No matter if you are CEO of a large corporation, coach of your son’s football team, or granddad to an abounding offspring, if you are a leader, you are expected to say something. So, you’d better seize this golden opportunity and say something memorable.

Everyone has their own style and every talking opportunity is different. There are no fixed rules, but here are a few tips for your New Year speech. I’d appreciate if you let me know how it went.

7 tips for your New Year speech

• Prepare to be short
• Tell them what they know
• Focus on why
• Make it personal
• Sprinkle with emotion
• Be memorable
• Do it with style

1. Prepare to be short

You need at least 3 minutes to get a message across, and boredom will strike if you talk longer than 10. Accept that people will only remember 2-3 things of what you say, and even less if you talk longer.

Being short requires preparation and hard work. So, prepare well. Think about the one thing you would like to achieve with your New Year speech. What do you want them to remember? What is your key message? Structure your talk, find some anecdotes, a metaphor, quote or joke. Possibly write out your speech but make sure to use your own honest words; not some kind of formal, wooden language.

“If I am to speak ten minutes, I need a week for preparation; if fifteen minutes, three days; if half an hour, two days; if an hour, I am ready now.”― Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States from 1913-1921

2. Say what they already know

Unless you are getting married or if you’re 6 weeks pregnant, the end-of-year season is not the moment to announce something totally new. People are in festive mode, and potentially under the influence of a drink or two. Therfore, avoid announcing new things that require their full attention or a substantial effort.

A New Year speech is a moment to reinforce things. Reinforce the values, the team spirit, the positive vibes,… And don’t be afraid to repeat yourself. We all like to hear familiar things that we agree with. Children all love to hear the fairy-tales they already know. And grown-ups are only tall children, especially after a drink or two.

You can simply start by enumerating what happened last year, how that impacted us, and how that made you feel… You will see and hear the Yeaahhh’s in the room. It will get them in a positive and agreeable mood.

3. Focus on the why

People don’t believe in you because of what you do, but because of why you do it. It is not the product that unites the employees of a company, but their love for innovative technology, their creative pride, or their dedication to the customer. It is not Uncle Phillip’s new Ferrari that will make his nephews adore him, but his love for Italian design and technology, his craving for speed, or his success as a business man. In fact, the Ferrari is merely a metaphor, or a shiny but superficial expression of a far deeper drive.

So, focus on why you do what you do. Why do you get up in the morning? Why are you in business? Why do you feel like one big family? Why are you different compared to others? It is all about purpose, belief, vision, feeling, drive, values or fundamental happiness. That is what your New Year speech should be about.

4. Make it personal

Your story is about you and the others. So talk about others, but don’t omit to talk about yourself.

Most things in life only become meaningful when in relationship to others: business, sport, family, success and even money. Without others they are meaningless. So, talk about your colleagues, your customers, your suppliers, your children, your parents, your opponents,… And thank them. The worthiest people always give credit to the others. Especially talk about your audience and how much you appreciate them. Put individuals in your audience in the leading role of your anecdotes.

But people will only believe you when they feel the words come from your authentic self, right from your heart. So don’t avoid speaking about yourself either. Tell them how you feel about what you’ve achieved, why you are proud… There is nothing as arrogant as fake humility.

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To-the-point presentations, impactful, time-saving, clear, and concise, 5. sprinkle with emotion.

Emotion moves people. It makes them think. It makes them decide. It makes them change, and most importantly it makes them remember. It is the emotion you evoke that will make your words stick in their minds.

Evoking emotion can be done in many different ways. It is partly in what you say, and partly in how you say it, in letting them feel your own emotion. How you do this is highly dependent on the culture and the occasion.  You can openly express your emotions or just vaguely suggest them. Here are a few things to consider.

Don’t avoid the negative. There can’t be ups without downs. There can’t be positive without negative emotions. Expressing negative emotions rids us of their negative effects. So don’t avoid the things that went bad last year. Name them and honestly tell your audience how it made you feel. At the same time show that you can put things in perspective and see the positive things in the most negative experiences.

Be positive overall. Your audience wants to be left with a positive feeling. They want to see that you are positively, happily, confidently looking towards the future. Give them that. Make sure that the positive moments in your talk outweigh the negative ones.

Have fun. Since beginning of mankind, jesters and clowns helped us forget misery. People who laugh more, live longer. We laugh when we are happy, and laughing also makes us happy. Even if you’re not a born joker, use a funny anecdote, or a funny metaphor. Just make sure it is appropriate for the occasion and for your relationship to the audience. If you feel unsure about it, test it with someone beforehand. At least try to laugh and make them laugh. It will make your talk memorable:

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Writing A New Year’s Speech: Your Checklist (VIDEO)

Are you planning a New Year’s speech, but are you experiencing a writer’s block?

Know that’s completely normal. Writing a memorable New Year’s speech is tough. Because it’s a milestone speech, it can seem like an overwhelming task.

Still, it is the perfect occasion to look back and look forward together, and thank the members of your team.

1. Define your speeching intention

There are unavoidable elements to a New Year’s speech, which we’ll look into below.

But to start off, ask yourself: What do I want people to take away, say one week after the speech?

Think not only in terms of what you want people to know, but also what you want them to feel and do .

For example:

• What will they know ? That even if this felt like our best year ever, they can prepare for an even better one
• What will they feel ? Proud, excited and curious
• What will they do ? They will act motivated and keep the objectives clearly in mind.

This way, you get one clear message that gives your speech direction.

 2. First, look back

New Year’s is the time to review the past year. There are different angles you can mix and match:

• Spot trends:  As a leader, people look to you to paint the bigger picture. What are remarkable developments in the world? Your industry? Your organisation?
• Tell stories:  Every year has its good stories. Which can you use in your speech, that illustrate your main point? Or maybe they are just plain funny.
• Give credit:  In true holiday spirit, call out those that have accomplished valuable things. You will win hearts and confirm your image of a leader who is well aware of the value of their team. Try to include people on every level — not just your management team.

3. Then, look forward

New Year’s is also the time to formulate resolutions. Leaders have a vision. What are the big goals you are setting for your organisation or team?

These can be numeric (growth in sales, staff or offices, for example), but it might be appropriate to formulate ‘softer’ goals such as what you as an organisation will make happen in the world.

People love to have a direction to work towards, and this is your occasion to provide it as a leader. This is your ‘I have a dream’ moment!

4. Keep it light

Every speech has a context.

In the case of a New Year’s speech, that context is: your people have the holidays just behind them. They’ve had their fair deal of family dinners and receptions. They’ve probably eaten and possibly drank more than was good for them.

The message here is: a New Year’s speech that is too serious or too long is a bit like a cold shower at this point. Better to inject some warm feelings and a sense of humour.

5. End clearly and on a high note

As always, the end of your speech determines the final impression you make.

Ever had a splendid meal at a restaurant, but the dessert was disappointing? Then you know what I mean. So don’t waste that chance.

In the case of a New Year’s speech, it’s good practice to bring out a toast.

You could prepare your audience by using a ‘bridge phrase’ toward the then of your speech, such as:

“So, as I close this toast and we bring in a new year…”

And then you bring out your toast. Here are a few of our favourite ones:

• “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” — T.S. Eliot
• “Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.”
• “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Dan Millman
• “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” — Brad Paisley
• “May all your troubles during the coming year be as short as your New Year’s resolutions.”  (a funny one – ideal for keeping it light 😉 )

You can of course find another quote about change or gratitude that you like, or write your own.

Good luck writing your New Year’s Speech! Which tip will you implement? Do you have additional tips? Let me know in a comment.

85 Best New Year's Toasts to Inspire You in 2024

"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written."

The best New Year's toasts run the gamut from sentimental to funny to inspirational. You can share a New Year's quote to meaningfully reflect on the year gone by, or you can simply look toward the days ahead with hope and excitement. If you're in it for the laughs, don't miss the chance to tease friends, family, or even yourself with a funny New Year's toast. You can even use these toast ideas for a clever New Year's Instagram caption !

So, before you dig into the feast that is your New Year's Eve dinner , raise your glass and deliver one of these creative toasts. It'll make the whole night that much more memorable!

Inspirational New Year's Toasts

• "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." — Edith Pierce
• "For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." — T.S. Eliot
• "New year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours." —Alex Morritt
• "As we start the New Year, let's get down on our knees to thank God we're on our feet."
• "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." —C.S. Lewis
• "Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings."— Jonathan Lockwood Huie
• "Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but most of the time it’s both." —Kristin Kreuk
• "The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written." —Melody Beattie
• "In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, but never in want." —Irish Toast
• "Here's to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; Here's to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold."
• "The past is always tense, the future perfect." —Zadie Smith
• "Never regret. If it's good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience." —Eleanor Hibbert
• "Here's a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near." —Unknown
• "Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true." —Alfred Lord Tennyson
• "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." —Abraham Lincoln
• "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." —Søren
• "In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it." —Napoleon Bonaparte
• "Each age has deemed the new-born year the fittest time for festal cheer." —Sir Walter Scott
• "What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet." —Anne Frank
• "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." —Bill Vaughan
• "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." —Albert Einstein
• "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot." —Michael Altshuler
• "You are never too old to reinvent yourself." —Steve Harvey
• "Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life." —Robin Sharma
• "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." —Benjamin Franklin
• "Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction." —Germany Kent
• "Don't think there are no second chances. Life always offers you a second chance... It's called tomorrow." —Nicholas Sparks
• "You can get excited about the future. The past won't mind." —Hillary DePiano
• "May we learn from our mistakes, and may we make better, wiser choices in the new year."
• "No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again." —Buddha
• "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." —Eleanor Roosevelt
• "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." —Maya Angelou
• "To all that we lost and all that we gained in the past year, and to all that's to come in the days ahead...cheers!"
• "May we live to learn well, and learn to live well."
• "The future depends on what you do today." —Gandhi
• "May the very best of your past being the very worst of your future."
• "I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now." — The Incredibles
• "Here's to love, laughter, and a happily ever after."
• "May we always be grateful for the past, find joy in the present, and remain excited for the future."
• "Out with the old, in with the new, cheers to the future, and all that we do."
• "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." — Mother Teresa
• "Here's to the year ahead—our brightest one yet!"
• "I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." —David Bowie
• "Wishing you more happiness than all my words can tell—not just for tonight, but all the year as well."
• "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
• "Tomorrow is the first page of a new book. Choose your words wisely."
• "Here's to the year past and friends who have left us. Here's to the present and the friends who are here. Here's to the New Year and the new friends who will join us." —Emily Post

Funny New Year's Toasts

• "Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to." —Bill Vaughan
• "Here's to those who've seen us at our best and seen us at our worst and can't tell the difference."
• "He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; he who makes one is a fool." —F.M. Knowles
• "Let's hope this year is easier than keeping those 'healthy living' resolutions."
• "May your giving hand never fail you."
• "The distinction between the past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion."
• "May the new year help to make us old."
• "Eat, drink and be merry."
• "One swallow doesn't make a summer, but it breaks a new year's resolution."
• "May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine." — Frank Sinatra
• "Our friends always drink, but our enemies never do, so let's take this toast, and tell between the two."
• "I'm not a man (or woman) of many words."
• “Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.” —Oscar Wilde
• "I had a toast but I forgot it. Happy New Year!"
• "Happy New Year! We're all a little older now."
• "It's 2024 and there are still no flying cars."
• "I used to know a clever toast, but pshaw! I cannot think of it—so fill your glass to anything and, bless your souls, I'll drink to it!" —Wallace Irwin
• "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." —William Shakespeare
• "Here's to doing and drinking, not sitting and thinking."
• "To the holidays—all 365 of them."
• "Here's to champagne, and, well...to more champagne!"
• "A toast to all the champagne we'll drink tonight, and all the coffee we'll drink tomorrow."
• "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow your resolutions begin."
• "Here's to those who have seen us at our worst and still showed up here anyway."
• "Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right." — F. Scott Fitzgerald
• "Here's to the nights we'll never remember, with the friends we'll never forget."
• "To our health: May we all live to be as old as my jokes."
• "Let us drink to bread, for without bread...there would be no toast."
• "A toast to friends and family who know us well, and love us anyway."
• "May all of your troubles in 2022 last only as long as your New Year's resolutions."
• "I would rather be with the people in this room than with the finest people I've ever met."
• "There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne." —Bette Davis
• "There are tall ships and small ships, and ships that sail the sea—but the best ships are friendships, so here's to you and me!"
• "Take everything in moderation, including moderation." —Oscar Wilde
• "Here's to champagne for our real friends, and real pain to our sham friends."
• "May we all begin the new year with love in our hearts and too many appetizers in our bellies."
• "Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody." —Phyllis McGinley

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How to write a good speech in 7 steps

By:  Susan Dugdale  

- an easily followed format for writing a great speech

Did you know writing a speech doesn't have be an anxious, nail biting experience?

Unsure? Don't be.

You may have lived with the idea you were never good with words for a long time. Or perhaps giving speeches at school brought you out in cold sweats.

However learning how to write a speech is relatively straight forward when you learn to write out loud.

And that's the journey I am offering to take you on: step by step.

To learn quickly, go slow

Take all the time you need. This speech format has 7 steps, each building on the next.

Walk, rather than run, your way through all of them. Don't be tempted to rush. Familiarize yourself with the ideas. Try them out.

I know there are well-advertised short cuts and promises of 'write a speech in 5 minutes'. However in reality they only truly work for somebody who already has the basic foundations of speech writing in place.

The foundation of good speech writing 

These steps are the backbone of sound speech preparation. Learn and follow them well at the outset and yes, given more experience and practice you could probably flick something together quickly. Like any skill, the more it's used, the easier it gets.

In the meantime...

Step 1: Begin with a speech overview or outline

Are you in a hurry? Without time to read a whole page? Grab ... The Quick How to Write a Speech Checklist And come back to get the details later.

• WHO you are writing your speech for (your target audience)
• WHY you are preparing this speech. What's the main purpose of your speech? Is it to inform or tell your audience about something? To teach them a new skill or demonstrate something? To persuade or to entertain? (See 4 types of speeches: informative, demonstrative, persuasive and special occasion or entertaining for more.) What do you want them to think, feel or do as a result of listening the speech?
• WHAT your speech is going to be about (its topic) - You'll want to have thought through your main points and have ranked them in order of importance. And have sorted the supporting research you need to make those points effectively.
• HOW much time you have for your speech eg. 3 minutes, 5 minutes... The amount of time you've been allocated dictates how much content you need. If you're unsure check this page: how many words per minute in a speech: a quick reference guide . You'll find estimates of the number of words required for 1 - 10 minute speeches by slow, medium and fast talkers.

Use an outline

The best way to make sure you deliver a perfect speech is to start by carefully completing a speech outline covering the essentials: WHO, WHY, WHAT and HOW.

Beginning to write without thinking your speech through is a bit like heading off on a journey not knowing why you're traveling or where you're going to end up. You can find yourself lost in a deep, dark, murky muddle of ideas very quickly!

Pulling together a speech overview or outline is a much safer option. It's the map you'll follow to get where you want to go.

Get a blank speech outline template to complete

Click the link to find out a whole lot more about preparing a speech outline . ☺ You'll also find a free printable blank speech outline template.  I recommend using it!

Understanding speech construction

Before you begin to write, using your completed outline as a guide, let's briefly look at what you're aiming to prepare.

• an opening or introduction
• the body where the bulk of the information is given
• and an ending (or summary).

Imagine your speech as a sandwich

If you think of a speech as a sandwich you'll get the idea.

The opening and ending are the slices of bread holding the filling (the major points or the body of your speech) together.

You can build yourself a simple sandwich with one filling (one big idea) or you could go gourmet and add up to three or, even five. The choice is yours.

But whatever you choose to serve, as a good cook, you need to consider who is going to eat it! And that's your audience.

So let's find out who they are before we do anything else. 

Step 2: Know who you are talking to

Understanding your audience.

Did you know a  good speech is never written from the speaker's point of view?  ( If you need to know more about why check out this page on  building rapport .)

Begin with the most important idea/point on your outline.

Consider HOW you can explain (show, tell) that to your audience in the most effective way for them to easily understand it.   

Writing from the audience's point of view

To help you write from an audience point of view, it's a good idea to identify either a real person or the type of person who is most likely to be listening to you.

Make sure you select someone who represents the "majority" of the people who will be in your audience. That is they are neither struggling to comprehend you at the bottom of your scale or light-years ahead at the top.

Now imagine they are sitting next to you eagerly waiting to hear what you're going to say. Give them a name, for example, Joe, to help make them real.

Ask yourself

• How do I need to tailor my information to meet Joe's needs? For example, do you tell personal stories to illustrate your main points? Absolutely! Yes. This is a very powerful technique. (Click storytelling in speeches to find out more.)
• What type or level of language is right for Joe as well as my topic? For example if I use jargon (activity, industry or profession specific vocabulary) will it be understood?

Step 3: Writing as you speak

Writing oral language.

Write down what you want to say about your first main point as if you were talking directly to Joe.

If it helps, say it all out loud before you write it down and/or record it.

Use the information below as a guide

(Click to download The Characteristics of Spoken Language  as a pdf.) 

You do not have to write absolutely everything you're going to say down * but you do need to write down, or outline, the sequence of ideas to ensure they are logical and easily followed.

Remember too, to explain or illustrate your point with examples from your research. 

( * Tip: If this is your first speech the safety net of having everything written down could be just what you need. It's easier to recover from a patch of jitters when you have a word by word manuscript than if you have either none, or a bare outline. Your call!)

Step 4: Checking tone and language

The focus of this step is re-working what you've done in Step 2 and 3.

You identified who you were talking to (Step 2) and in Step 3, wrote up your first main point.  Is it right? Have you made yourself clear?  Check it.

How well you complete this step depends on how well you understand the needs of the people who are going to listen to your speech.

Please do not assume because you know what you're talking about the person (Joe) you've chosen to represent your audience will too. Joe is not a mind-reader!

How to check what you've prepared

• Check the "tone" of your language . Is it right for the occasion, subject matter and your audience?
• Check the length of your sentences. You need short sentences. If they're too long or complicated you risk losing your listeners.

Check for jargon too. These are industry, activity or group exclusive words.

For instance take the phrase: authentic learning . This comes from teaching and refers to connecting lessons to the daily life of students. Authentic learning is learning that is relevant and meaningful for students. If you're not a teacher you may not understand the phrase.

The use of any vocabulary requiring insider knowledge needs to be thought through from the audience perspective. Jargon can close people out.

• Read what you've written out loud. If it flows naturally, in a logical manner, continue the process with your next main idea. If it doesn't, rework.

We use whole sentences and part ones, and we mix them up with asides or appeals e.g. "Did you get that? Of course you did. Right...Let's move it along. I was saying ..."

Click for more about the differences between spoken and written language .

And now repeat the process

Repeat this process for the remainder of your main ideas.

Because you've done the first one carefully, the rest should follow fairly easily.

Step 5: Use transitions

Providing links or transitions between main ideas.

Between each of your main ideas you need to provide a bridge or pathway for your audience. The clearer the pathway or bridge, the easier it is for them to make the transition from one idea to the next.

If your speech contains more than three main ideas and each is building on the last, then consider using a "catch-up" or summary as part of your transitions.

Is your speech being evaluated? Find out exactly what aspects you're being assessed on using this standard speech evaluation form

Link/transition examples

A link can be as simple as:

"We've explored one scenario for the ending of Block Buster 111, but let's consider another. This time..."

What follows this transition is the introduction of Main Idea Two.

Here's a summarizing link/transition example:

"We've ended Blockbuster 111 four ways so far. In the first, everybody died. In the second, everybody died BUT their ghosts remained to haunt the area. In the third, one villain died. His partner reformed and after a fight-out with the hero, they both strode off into the sunset, friends forever. In the fourth, the hero dies in a major battle but is reborn sometime in the future.

And now what about one more? What if nobody died? The fifth possibility..."

Go back through your main ideas checking the links. Remember Joe as you go. Try each transition or link out loud and really listen to yourself. Is it obvious? Easily followed?

Keep them if they are clear and concise.

For more about transitions (with examples) see Andrew Dlugan's excellent article, Speech Transitions: Magical words and Phrases .

Step 6: The end of your speech

The ideal ending is highly memorable . You want it to live on in the minds of your listeners long after your speech is finished. Often it combines a call to action with a summary of major points.

Example speech endings

Example 1: The desired outcome of a speech persuading people to vote for you in an upcoming election is that they get out there on voting day and do so. You can help that outcome along by calling them to register their support by signing a prepared pledge statement as they leave.

"We're agreed we want change. You can help us give it to you by signing this pledge statement as you leave. Be part of the change you want to see!

Example 2: The desired outcome is increased sales figures. The call to action is made urgent with the introduction of time specific incentives.

"You have three weeks from the time you leave this hall to make that dream family holiday in New Zealand yours. Can you do it? Will you do it? The kids will love it. Your wife will love it. Do it now!"

How to figure out the right call to action

A clue for working out what the most appropriate call to action might be, is to go back to your original purpose for giving the speech.

• Was it to motivate or inspire?
• Was it to persuade to a particular point of view?
• Was it to share specialist information?
• Was it to celebrate a person, a place, time or event?

Ask yourself what you want people to do as a result of having listened to your speech.

For more about ending speeches

Visit this page for more about how to end a speech effectively . You'll find two additional types of speech endings with examples.

Write and test

Write your ending and test it out loud. Try it out on a friend, or two. Is it good? Does it work?

Step 7: The introduction

Once you've got the filling (main ideas) the linking and the ending in place, it's time to focus on the introduction.

The introduction comes last as it's the most important part of your speech. This is the bit that either has people sitting up alert or slumped and waiting for you to end. It's the tone setter!

What makes a great speech opening?

Ideally you want an opening that makes listening to you the only thing the 'Joes' in the audience want to do.

You want them to forget they're hungry or that their chair is hard or that their bills need paying.

The way to do that is to capture their interest straight away. You do this with a "hook".

Hooks to catch your audience's attention

Hooks come in as many forms as there are speeches and audiences. Your task is work out what specific hook is needed to catch your audience.

Go back to the purpose. Why are you giving this speech?

Once you have your answer, consider your call to action. What do you want the audience to do, and, or take away, as a result of listening to you?

Next think about the imaginary or real person you wrote for when you were focusing on your main ideas.

Choosing the best hook

• Is it humor?
• Would shock tactics work?
• Is it a rhetorical question?
• Is it formality or informality?
• Is it an outline or overview of what you're going to cover, including the call to action?
• Or is it a mix of all these elements?

A hook example

Here's an example from a fictional political speech. The speaker is lobbying for votes. His audience are predominately workers whose future's are not secure.

"How's your imagination this morning? Good? (Pause for response from audience) Great, I'm glad. Because we're going to put it to work starting right now.

I want you to see your future. What does it look like? Are you happy? Is everything as you want it to be? No? Let's change that. We could do it. And we could do it today.

At the end of this speech you're going to be given the opportunity to change your world, for a better one ...

No, I'm not a magician. Or a simpleton with big ideas and precious little commonsense. I'm an ordinary man, just like you. And I have a plan to share!"

And then our speaker is off into his main points supported by examples. The end, which he has already foreshadowed in his opening, is the call to vote for him.

Prepare several hooks

Experiment with several openings until you've found the one that serves your audience, your subject matter and your purpose best.

For many more examples of speech openings go to: how to write a speech introduction . You'll find 12 of the very best ways to start a speech.

That completes the initial seven steps towards writing your speech. If you've followed them all the way through, congratulations, you now have the text of your speech!

Although you might have the words, you're still a couple of steps away from being ready to deliver them. Both of them are essential if you want the very best outcome possible. They are below. Please take them.

Step 8: Checking content and timing

This step pulls everything together.

Check once, check twice, check three times & then once more!

Go through your speech really carefully.

On the first read through check you've got your main points in their correct order with supporting material, plus an effective introduction and ending.

On the second read through check the linking passages or transitions making sure they are clear and easily followed.

On the third reading check your sentence structure, language use and tone.

Double, triple check the timing

Now go though once more.

This time read it aloud slowly and time yourself.

If it's too long for the time allowance you've been given make the necessary cuts.

Start by looking at your examples rather than the main ideas themselves. If you've used several examples to illustrate one principal idea, cut the least important out.

Also look to see if you've repeated yourself unnecessarily or, gone off track. If it's not relevant, cut it.

Repeat the process, condensing until your speech fits the required length, preferably coming in just under your time limit.

You can also find out how approximately long it will take you to say the words you have by using this very handy words to minutes converter . It's an excellent tool, one I frequently use. While it can't give you a precise time, it does provide a reasonable estimate.

Step 9: Rehearsing your speech

And NOW you are finished with writing the speech, and are ready for REHEARSAL .

Please don't be tempted to skip this step. It is not an extra thrown in for good measure. It's essential.

The "not-so-secret" secret of successful speeches combines good writing with practice, practice and then, practicing some more.

Go to how to practice public speaking and you'll find rehearsal techniques and suggestions to boost your speech delivery from ordinary to extraordinary.

The Quick How to Write a Speech Checklist

Before you begin writing you need:.

• Your speech OUTLINE with your main ideas ranked in the order you're going to present them. (If you haven't done one complete this 4 step sample speech outline . It will make the writing process much easier.)
• Your RESEARCH
• You also need to know WHO you're speaking to, the PURPOSE of the speech and HOW long you're speaking for

The basic format

• the body where you present your main ideas

Split your time allowance so that you spend approximately 70% on the body and 15% each on the introduction and ending.

How to write the speech

• Write your main ideas out incorporating your examples and research
• Link them together making sure each flows in a smooth, logical progression
• Write your ending, summarizing your main ideas briefly and end with a call for action
• Write your introduction considering the 'hook' you're going to use to get your audience listening
• An often quoted saying to explain the process is: Tell them what you're going to tell them (Introduction) Tell them (Body of your speech - the main ideas plus examples) Tell them what you told them (The ending)

TEST before presenting. Read aloud several times to check the flow of material, the suitability of language and the timing.

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90 New Year’s Toasts to Help You Cheers Your Way Into 2024

Get the champagne flowing with these inspirational words.

Worry no more about finding something short and sweet to raise your champagne flute to before planting a kiss on your partner and saying hello to 2024 thanks to our favorite inspiring and funny New Year's toasts that perfectly capture exactly what you want to say. With a mix of deeply thoughtful quotes from famous authors, writers and poets to hilarious phrases and jokes folks have come up with over the years, you will have plenty of inspiration for well-wishes that officially welcomes in a new year full of possibilities.

Inspirational New Year's Toasts

• "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." — Dan Millman
• May the hinges of friendship never rust, nor the wings of love lose a feather.” — Edward Ramsay
• "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." — Edith Lovejoy Pierce
• "Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true." — Alfred Lord Tennyson
• "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." — Søren Kierkegaard
• "Each age has deemed the new-born year the fittest time for festal cheer." — Sir Walter Scott
• "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." — Albert Einstein
• "Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life." — Robin Sharma
• "Welcome all, another year."
• "I never look back, darling. It distracts from the now." — The Incredibles
• "Don't think there are no second chances. Life always offers you a second chance... It's called tomorrow." —Nicholas Sparks
• "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt
• "Tomorrow is the first page of a new book. Choose your words wisely."
• "New year — a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours." — Alex Morritt
• "Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever." — Neil Gaiman
• "What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet." — Anne Frank
• "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." — Mother Teresa
• "Be the change you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi
• "May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live." — Irish Proverb
• "May our friends remain faithful and clear."
• "For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." — T.S. Eliot
• "As we start the New Year, let's get down on our knees to thank God we're on our feet."
• "New Year's Day is every man's birthday." — Charles Lamb
• "May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you and heaven accept you." — Irish Blessing
• "In the year ahead, May we treat our friends with kindness and our enemies with generosity."
• "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." — Abraham Lincoln
• "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." — Benjamin Franklin
• "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C.S. Lewis
• "Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings."— Jonathan Lockwood Huie
• "Accentuate the positive, not the negative. It sounds so trite, but a lot of people will pick out something to complain about, rather than say, 'Hey, that was great!' It’s not hard to find great stuff if you look." — Betty White
• "Remember that life’s most valuable antiques are dear old friends." — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
• "The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are." — J.P. Morgan
• "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." — Thomas Jefferson
• "Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but most of the time it’s both." — Kristin Kreuk
• "The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written." — Melody Beattie
• "Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido Qubein
• "You can get excited about the future. The past won't mind." — Hillary DePiano
• "Out with the old, in with the new, cheers to the future, and all that we do."
• "Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." — Helen Keller
• "Each year’s regrets are envelopes in which messages of hope are found for the New Year." — John R. Dallas, Jr.
• "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot." — Michael Altshuler
• "May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door." — Irish Blessing
• "In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, but never in want." — Irish Toast
• "A New Year’s toast to love and laughter and happily ever after."
• "Here's to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; Here's to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold."
• "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." — Buddha
• "Here's to eternity—may we spend it in as good company as this night finds us."
• "And now we welcome the new year — full of things that have never been." — Rainer Maria Rilke
• "To the old, long life and treasure; to the young, all health and pleasure." — Ben Jonson
• "The past is always tense, the future perfect." — Zadie Smith
• "Never regret. If it's good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience." — Eleanor Hibbert
• "May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand." — Irish Blessing
• "Here’s a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near."
• "May the sunshine of comfort dispel the clouds of despair."
• "For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." — T.S. Eliot
• "Here's to the year past and friends who have left us. Here's to the present and the friends who are here. Here's to the New Year and the new friends who will join us." — Emily Post

Funny New Year's Toasts

• "A toast to friends and family who know us well, and love us anyway."
• "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." — F. Scott Fitzgerald.
• "This year, may you keep your resolutions and your good looks!"
• "To our health: May we all live to be as old as my jokes."
• "I'm not a man (or woman) of many words."
• "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." — Ernest Hemingway
• Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we diet.
• "Let us drink to bread, for without bread...there would be no toast."
• "Here's to champagne, and, well...to more champagne!"
• "Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to." — Bill Vaughan
• "One swallow doesn't make a summer, but it breaks a new year's resolution."
• "Let's hope this year is easier than keeping those 'healthy living' resolutions."
• "Here's health to those I love and wealth to those who love me."
• "May we all begin the new year with love in our hearts and too many appetizers in our bellies."
• "A toast to all the champagne we'll drink tonight, and all the coffee we'll drink tomorrow."
• "Take everything in moderation, including moderation." — Oscar Wilde
• "Here's to doing and drinking, not sitting and thinking."
• "I never worry about being driven to drink; I just worry about being driven home." – W.C. Fields
• "Here’s to those who’ve seen us at our best and seen us at our worst and can’t tell the difference."
• "I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me" — Winston Churchill
• "Life, alas, is very dear. Up with the glass! Down with the beer!" — Louis Untermeyer
• "Here’s to the nights we’ll never remember with the friends we’ll never forget."
• "Here’s to our friends, and the strength to put up with them." — T.S. Eliot
• "Here's to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems."— Homer Simpson
• "Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody." — Phyllis McGinley
• "To the holidays—all 365 of them."
• "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." — Bill Vaughan
• "May you always have love in your hearts and champagne in your belly."
• "May all your troubles during the coming year be as short as your New Year's resolutions."
• "I used to know a clever toast, but pshaw! I cannot think of it—so fill your glass to anything and, bless your souls, I'll drink to it!" — Wallace Irwin
• "Here’s to champagne for our real friends, and real pain to our sham friends."
• "May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine." — Frank Sinatra
• "He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; he who makes one is a fool." — F.M. Knowles
• "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." — William Shakespeare

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If that last bit has you shaking in your booties (and not from that whipping winter weather), chances are you're the one who has to give said toast. And trust us, we get it: Few things—excluding swimming with sharks, skydiving, and watching The Shining —cause us more fear than what to say while raising a glass and toasting the New Year. So to take your stress level down a few notches, we asked a speech writer to share their best tips for giving a good New Year's toast, whether you're going for a sentimental blessing, a funny ode to friendship and family, something inspirational , a nod to the group's success and accomplishments, or a classic quote about gratitude , just pour yourself some champagne, and we'll take care of the rest.

It all boils down to five simple steps...

1. Know your audience.

Like writing a meaningful wedding speech , "be sure to talk directly to those in the room, using familiar phrases and even stories that almost everyone can identify with," says Zakiya Larry , a media coach and former speech writer. "This draws your audience in and holds attention."

2. Use what's trending, not what's trite.

"Sprinkle in some trending terms or even slang words to get smiles and deepen connection," says Larry. "Don't you want people talking about how 'lit' your toast was, instead of hearing, for the millionth time, to get ready for a 'new year, new you'?"

3. Don't give advice.

People don't respond well to being told what they should do, plus it can come across as preachy or self-promoting, says Larry. "Instead, try to include a point to ponder in the new year, or a call to action," she says. "This gives the power to decide and act back to your audience."

4. Include crowd participation.

Make your toast unique by including the audience, says Larry. "Consider leading them in shouting a fun one- to three-word affirmation ." Try something like, "on the count of three, yell 'Best Year Yet!'"

5. End clearly and on a high note.

"We've all experienced a good toast that started to drag on, then fizzled out at the end," says Larry. "Like a gymnast or pilot, it's how you land it that makes all the difference." If it helps, Larry suggests writing down a verbal cue like "So, as I close this toast and we bring in a new year..." Then, simply pop in your closing sentence.

Ready to get started?

You can do this—and whether you lift them word-for-word or use them as thought starters, these sample toasts can help.

"May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam." — Irish Proverb

"May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future." — Irish Blessing

"May luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you." — Irish Blessing

"May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam." — Irish Blessing

Inspirational toasts

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." — Benjamin Franklin, 1755 edition of Poor Richard’s Almanac

"This year, take Betty White's advice : 'Accentuate the positive, not the negative. It sounds so trite, but a lot of people will pick out something to complain about, rather than say, ‘Hey, that was great!’ It’s not hard to find great stuff if you look.'"

"As Willie Nelson said , 'When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.' This year, I challenge you start each day by writing down one thing you're grateful for. "

"We're so hard on ourselves. Think about common New Year's resolutions: to eat less, to do more. But what if we resolved to just be kinder to ourselves. Wouldn't the world be a better place? Wouldn't we be happier? As Meghan Markle said in a 2015 interview : 'If we treated ourselves the way we treated our best friend, can you imagine how much better off we would be?'"

" Oprah said : 'Focusing on one thing that you are grateful for increases the energy of gratitude and rises the joy inside yourself.' Here's to a more joyful year for all."

"All those things that you're worried about are not important. You're going to be OK. Better than OK. You're going to be great. Spend less time tearing yourself apart, worrying if you're good enough. You are good enough. And you're going to meet amazing people in your life who will help you and love you." — Reese Witherspoon

"One of the first steps to happiness is deciding that you want to be happy and knowing what that means. I have had many full-on conversations about what that looks like for me. To be happy is a choice you make every day, every hour. And refining and renewing that state is a constant pursuit." — Julia Roberts

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Dan Millman, Way Of The Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives

"New year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours." - Alex Morritt, Impromptu Scribe

"Past and Present I know well; each is a friend and sometimes an enemy to me. But it is the quiet, beckoning Future, an absolute stranger, with whom I have fallen madly in love." — Richelle E. Goodrich, Slaying Dragons

"As Eckhart Tolle once said , "Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the foundation for all abundance." This year, my wish for us all is that we'll have the strength to see the glass as half full, not half empty."

"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." — Brad Paisley

"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind." — C.S. Lewis, The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume 3

"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written." — Melody Beatty, The Language of Letting Go

"Let's promise ourselves one mantra I learned from Oprah this year: "Good riddance to decisions that don’t support self-worth.'"

Toasts to friends

"Tonight, I am grateful to ring in the New Year with you, my best friends. As Lois Wyse said , "A good friend is a connection to life—a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." “Remember that life’s most valuable antiques are dear old friends.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr., Life’s Instructions for Wisdom, Success, and Happiness " Oprah said : 'Family should be the place where you can be your most complete self.' Tonight, I want to toast to friends I am lucky to call family ."

Funny toasts

As Oscar Wilde wrote , 'After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations.' So let's feast and have a hefty dose of bubbly. Sounds like it's the easiest way to start the new year with a nice, clean slate—and, I don't know about you, but I'm good with that!"

"Here's a thought from Elizabeth Gilbert : This year, 'Embrace the glorious mess that you are.'"

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22 Inspiring New Year’s Eve Toasts to Ring in the New Year

Raise a glass to the next 365 with this foolproof formula for the perfect New Year’s toast.

A New Year’s toast offers the ideal opportunity to celebrate new beginnings with friends and family. The tradition of raising a glass in celebration dates back to early customs where a toast represented everything from hospitality and honor to promoting a long-lasting life. A toast is a perfect way to kick off your New Year's party and ring in the new decade. With a clinking of champagne glasses and the perfect New Year’s quote, you can bestow blessings and friendship for the coming year.

Try one of our memorable, meaningful New Year’s Eve toasts this year—including drinking toasts, amusing phrases, and inspirational quotes. Cheers to 2024!

Inspirational New Year’s Toasts

For a memorable New Year’s Eve toast, start with a quote to inspire friends and family. These sayings will provide encouragement for continued prosperity, personal growth, and joy among your guests:

• "Here’s a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near. The past a bright dream; may our friends remain faithful and clear."
• "May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live!" — Irish proverb
• "As we start the New Year, let’s get down on our knees to thank God we’re on our feet."
• "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." — Benjamin Franklin
• "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day." — Edith Pierce
• "For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." — T.S. Eliot
• "Here’s to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold."

Funny New Year’s Toasts

For a clever or lighthearted New Year’s Eve toast, select a salutation that will amuse and delight your guests. These quotes each include a joke perfect for your New Year’s festivities:

• "Here’s health to those I love and wealth to those who love me."
• "May all your troubles during the coming year be as short as your New Year’s resolutions."
• "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow ye diet."
• "Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you're forced to." — Bill Vaughn
• "As you slide down the banisters of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way."
• "He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; he who makes one is a fool." — F.M. Knowles
• "Here’s to those who’ve seen us at our best and seen us at our worst and can’t tell the difference."

Drinking Toasts for New Year’s Eve

Some believe that your toast for New Year’s Eve is only as strong as your drink. If your countdown comes in the form of cocktails and champagne, look over these quotes and sayings before giving your champagne toast:

• "Come, let us drink!" — Francis Rabelais
• "In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it." — Napoleon Bonaparte
• "Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody." — Phyllis McGinley
• "There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of Champagne." — Bette Davis
• "Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." — Ernest Hemingway
• "Take everything in moderation, including moderation." — Oscar Wilde
• "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Best New Year’s Toast

If none of the above tempts you, consider perennials such as "To you!" and "All the best." A classic quote can tie any New Year’s toast together. For emergencies, memorize this bonus quote from Wallace Irwin:

• "I used to know a clever toast, but pshaw! I cannot think of it—so fill your glass to anything and, bless your souls, I’ll drink to it!"

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31 New Year's Toasts to Start the Year on an Inspiring Note

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New Year's Eve is a time of new beginnings and reflection, and it's totally the perfect moment to raise a glass with friends and family. There's no need to stress about what you'll say either. Whether you want something meaningful and inspirational or something that cracks everyone up, these example New Year's toasts will help you get inspired. Bring on the Champagne or sparkling juice!

Short and Inspirational Toasts for New Year's Eve

These short and simple toasts are perfect when you want to keep it quick but meaningful. You can easily memorize these, which can take some of the stress out of the big moment.

• Here's to the year ahead. May we rise to meet its challenges and take the time to be truly present in its moments of joy. Happy New Year!
• As the clock strikes midnight, I'm reminded of all the possibilities that lie ahead. This year can be anything we want, so let's make it a good one.
• There's nothing like one year ending and another starting to remind us that time passes so quickly. Let's make the most of it and enjoy this evening and the year ahead to the fullest.
• Here's to the friends who love us no matter what. May the year ahead be one of joy for all.
• Let's make this year like last year, but way better!
• To making a difference in the world and in the lives of those we love! Happy New Year!
• May you meet every challenge and enjoy every moment!
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Funny Toasts for the New Year

Make your friends and family laugh with a funny toast this New Year's Eve. You can poke fun at yourself, them, or whatever makes everyone smile.

• May your joy in the new year last longer than this resolution I'm about to make.
• It's New Year's Eve, which means no one's diet has started yet. I'd like to take this moment to appreciate not counting calories. Happy New Year!
• As I look around tonight, I know I'm surrounded by friends and family who have seen me at my best and also at my worst. There may not be all that much difference between the two, but those of you who know me best love me anyway.
• Happy New Year, everyone! Once again, it's time for me to write the wrong date on forms for way too long into the new year. Here's hoping you learn faster than I do!
• With any luck, we'll all be another year older next year. Except me. I might be two years older the way I'm going. Here's to all of you!
• Let's all indulge our vices for one night before we make those resolutions! I'm going to head off and do that right now. Happy New Year!
• This year, may you keep your resolutions and your good looks!
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Simple Toasts to the Past, Present, and Future

New Year's Eve is a time to reflect on what was, where you are now, and what's to come. These toasts sum this up beautifully.

• Let us take a moment to remember the joys and challenges of the old year as it passes. Let's look around with gratitude at the friends and family here tonight. And let's look with hope to the future year; may it be one of magic and meaning.
• This is the moment when last year is ending, and next year is about to begin. Right here, right now, I'm grateful for all of you. Happy New Year!
• Let us toast the past with gratitude, the present with appreciation, and the future with hope.
• Last year was a mixed bag, and next year is an unwritten book. But tonight we know; tonight is filled with joy and togetherness. Let's celebrate with gratitude!
• Here's to the past, the present, and the future. Here's to friends and family here tonight and near and far away. Happy New Year to all!
• As the new year dawns, I want to reflect with gratitude on the year that's ending and on the joy of sharing this night with all of you.
• Here's a toast to new beginnings as we watch the past year draw to a close.
• As one year ends, another begins. Happy New Year! May the year ahead be full of good things.
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What to Say When Raising a Glass at Midnight

It's traditional to toast the new year at midnight, but what you say is up to you. Whether you're serving champagne, sparkling juice, a New Year's cocktail , or a delicious mocktail , sharing a toast and a drink is considered good luck on New Year's Eve. Here are some things you can say as you lift your glass:

• Happy New Year! I'm so grateful for all of you. Cheers!
• To the year that has passed, to the new year ahead, and to those gathered here tonight. Happy New Year!
• Lift a glass with me to toast the year ahead. May it be one of joy!
• Cheers to you! Happy New Year!
• To a joyful year ahead and to all of you!
• Here's to the year ahead! May it be a good one!
• To auld acquaintance and the days of auld lang syne!

Longer New Year's Toasts

Sometimes, you need a toast that's more than just a few words. These examples can help inspire you.

Toast for Times of Challenge

The past year has been one of challenge and also reward. I know it hasn't been easy for everyone here tonight, but I hope you all feel the support and love in this room. We're in this together, no matter what the new year brings. My family, my friends, I love you so much and am so grateful to share this night and this life with all of you. Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve Toast to Mindfulness

New Year's Eve is an important milestone every year, that moment when the number on the calendar changes and we realize that time is passing so quickly. The past, with all its joys and challenges, has already happened. The future, with its possibilities and hopes, has yet to come. But this moment, right now, is what is real. Let's all take a deep breath and just be in this moment with these people. I'm grateful to be sharing this New Year's Eve with you.

New Year's Toast to Future Success

The past year is over. The mistakes, the hard times, the triumphs, and the moments of joy - those all exist in the past. Tonight is our chance to look forward. Here's to a year of tackling challenges and of coming up with innovative new ideas. Here's to a year of persistence and perseverance. With enough determination, we can do anything. Here's to the year ahead! May yours be one of success, however you define it. Happy New Year!

Your Toast Will Be Great

No matter how you're celebrating, it's fun to usher in the new year with the perfect toast. If you still need some ideas, look into New Year's quotes from famous people. These can offer extra inspiration for your toast. And remember, no matter what you say, it's going to be great.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. , Dec. 19, 2023 / PRNewswire / -- As 2024 approaches, many of our thoughts will turn to self-improvement and how we make the New Year as successful, satisfying, and productive as possible. Whether it's improving our health, focusing on professional advancement, learning a new skill, or exploring something totally unique, we typically create our list of goals during this time of year.

To help ensure that 2024 is the year that your resolutions are kept, Toastmasters International offers these 8 tips that will help you to achieve your goals.

• Be realistic.  Having lofty goals is commendable, however, it's important to make sure they are realistic, or you may end up feeling frustrated that they are too difficult to achieve.
• Be specific.  Make concrete goals. For example, instead of selecting an ambiguous goal like losing weight, focus on a specific goal you can commit to, like losing a certain number of pounds by a future date.
• Plan ahead.  It's never a good idea to make your resolutions on New Year's Eve. Instead of waiting until the Times Square ball is about to drop, give your goals and resolutions some thought well before the New Year arrives.
• Make a list of resolutions and check on them regularly.  Writing your goals down makes them tangible. Checking back on your resolutions and goals often will help keep you on track to meet them.
• Start small.  Once again, be realistic and honest with yourself. Start with a goal that is easy to achieve in a short time to gain a sense of accomplishment. Make the resolutions specific and time bound.
• Hold yourself accountable.  Sharing your goals and experiences with family and friends will help keep you focused on meeting your objectives. Some people have also found that having an accountability partner helps them stay on track.
• Stay Positive.  Making changes to your life requires a process. If you stumble or have trouble accomplishing a goal, stick with it and don't get discouraged. Believe in yourself and remind yourself of the positive impact the goal will have on your life.
• Celebrate your successes.  Your confidence will grow with each goal you achieve. Remember to remain focused and keep working on your list.

"Setting goals for yourself to start the year can lead to yearlong achievements and triumphs," says Morag Mathieson , Toastmasters 2023-24 International President. "Many resolutions center on self-improvement, which can be difficult to maintain so it's important to have a support team who will not only hold you accountable but give you positive feedback and keep you on track to complete the goals you set for yourself."

For more advice on how to achieve your goals, read Ryan Levesque's " Meet Your Future Self—Today " in the Toastmaster magazine.

To schedule an interview with a Toastmasters leader about how to accomplish your New Year's resolutions, email  [email protected] .

About Toastmasters International Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. It is through this regular practice that members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado with approximately 270,000 members in more than 14,200 clubs in 148 countries. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org . Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

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As the new replaces the old, distant successes and failures make way for new accomplishments. When a new year greets employees, it’s a chance for employees to regroup and forget about whatever happened in the previous year.

As a manager, you have the task of addressing the new year to employees and ensuring that they feel motivated and inspired to meet new goals and accomplish big things for the upcoming year. Thinking about how to give a new year speech to employees will help you inspire staff to do better.

Set Up an Employee Meeting

Organize a meeting with all staff members so you can give your new year address to employees. If you have a meeting room, conduct the meeting there. If not, conduct the meeting where the employees work. Schedule the meeting in the morning so that your employees have the rest of the day to focus on their tasks.

Start the meeting by acknowledging the new year. For example, you could say, “Welcome everyone to a fresh start and a new year for XXX company,” where “XXX” is your company’s name. Review last year's goals and the company's results, recommends Fellow.com .

Set Goals for the New Year

Make sure to set specific goals for the new year, recommends WorkPatterns.com . Highlight what the company accomplished last year and use those goals as a way to instill confidence in the employees and as an opportunity to mention how they can do even better. Avoid mentioning anything about failed goals or weaknesses last year – focus on what was accomplished and the tasks at hand.

Inspire your employees by appearing convinced that this year will be the year to accomplish all goals, break sales records and become a stronger company than ever before. Explain that the only way for that to happen is from the hard work of the employees.

As part of your new year meeting agenda, tell your employees that they hold the key to success and that their performance makes the company.

Involve Your Employees

Ask your staff members what they believe the company should accomplish in the new year. Ask them to provide a few goals that the company should aim for. Avoid conducting a meeting that’s only one way; always try to get your employees in on the action.

Write down the company goals for the new year on a white board or in a location where all employees can see the aspirations for the current year. Start the meeting by setting out your goals, then ask employees for suggestions on how to achieve these goals. Make sure to sure to ask them if they have any questions or need more explanation.

Ask for Individual Goals

Tell your employees you want them to think of at least five goals they wish to accomplish individually. Give a few examples, such as meeting a new sales figure, improving communication skills and taking a weakness and making it a strength. Individual goals can include those related to company performance, as well as self-development.

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As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, New Year's Eve emerges as a magical moment on December 31st. Picture the joy as the clock strikes midnight, giving a fresh year of endless possibilities. For kids and students, we've crafted captivating speeches about the wonders of the New Year and resolutions. Whether curious about the magic of this night or seeking inspiration for resolutions, read on. These speeches are perfect for school presentations, adding an extra dash of enthusiasm to your New Year celebrations!

Happy New Year's Eve, dear students! Today, let's embark on a journey together, exploring the significance of this special day, understanding what makes it remarkable, and uncovering ways to make the most of the exciting year that awaits us – 2024.

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New Year's Eve: A Night of Celebration and Reflection

New Year's Eve is not just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of time itself. It marks the end of one year and the birth of another, offering us an opportunity to reflect on our experiences, appreciate the lessons learned, and set our sights on new adventures.

As the clock ticks towards midnight, the world unites in joyous anticipation. Fireworks light up the night sky, laughter fills the air, and people exchange warm wishes for a Happy New Year. It's a magical moment that transcends borders and brings people together in a shared sense of hope and renewal.

Happy New Year 2024: Wishing you a Year of Possibilities

Happy New Year 2024 ! As we step into this new chapter, let's embrace the excitement and promise it holds. May this year be filled with laughter, friendship, and moments that take our breath away. Let's welcome the challenges as opportunities to grow and celebrate the victories, both big and small.

To each one of you, my dear students, I extend heartfelt wishes for a year ahead that surpasses your expectations. May you find success in your studies, happiness in your friendships, and the courage to pursue your dreams with unwavering determination.

New Year's Eve Resolutions: A Promise to Ourselves

New Year's resolutions are like promises we make to ourselves – a commitment to personal growth and positive change. Students, this is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and think about the things we'd like to achieve in the coming one.

So, what are your New Year's resolutions for 2024 ? Maybe it's dedicating more time to your studies, being kinder to yourself and others, or discovering a new hobby. Whatever it is, let your resolutions be a roadmap guiding you towards becoming the best version of yourself.

Now, without further ado let’s get into the speech on new year’s:

New Year Speech for Kids in English

Happy New Year! Today, let's talk about why we are so excited about this special day. The New Year is like a giant reset button on the calendar. It's when we say goodbye to the old year and welcome a brand new one with open arms. It is like getting a fresh start in your favourite storybook.

But why do we celebrate it? We celebrate it as it's time for big smiles and joy because it's a chance to think about all the good things we have done and the fun times we have had. We cheer and shout "Happy New Year" to share our happiness with everyone around us.

The New Year is super important because it's not just about parties and colourful fireworks. It's a time when we can make little promises to ourselves called "resolutions." These are like goals that help us grow and be even more amazing every day. So, let's celebrate this wonderful day, full of laughter, love, and exciting adventures waiting for us in the new year.

Here's to a year filled with giggles, learning, lots of new friends, and exciting little stories !  Happy New Year, Everyone!

New Year Speech for Students in English

Hey there, amazing students and teachers! As we stand on the threshold of a brand new year, let's take a moment to explore the magic of New Year's and understand why it's such a big deal. Buckle up for a journey into the world of celebrations, hope, and exciting beginnings!

What's the Buzz about New Year's?

First things first, what on Earth is New Year's, and why do we go all out to celebrate it? Well, imagine it's like hitting the reset button on a giant clock. New Year's is the moment when we say goodbye to the old year and welcome a brand new one. It's like having a birthday for the entire world!

But why January 1st, you might ask? That date has been chosen for centuries, going back to ancient times. The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of beginnings, transitions, and doors. Janus had two faces – one looking back at the past and another gazing into the future. So, when we celebrate New Year's, we're a bit like Janus, reflecting on what's gone by in the past and looking ahead to the exciting adventures waiting for us in the future.

Why do we Celebrate?

Celebrating New Year's isn't just about throwing confetti and watching fireworks (although those are super fun!). It's a time to appreciate the journey we've been on, the lessons we've learned, and the friendships we've made. It's like a giant 'Well done!' for making it through another year, with all its ups and downs.

Think of New Year's as a giant pat on the back for all the hard work, growth, and achievements – big or small. It's a chance to acknowledge the awesome things we've accomplished and to set the stage for even more awesomeness in the year to come.

The Significance of New Year's for Us

Now, why is New Year's so significant for us? Well, besides being a fantastic excuse to party, it's a symbol of hope and fresh starts. Imagine you have a notebook, and each year is a new page waiting to be filled with your adventures, dreams, and accomplishments.

New Year's is the moment when we get to decide what we want to write on that fresh page. It's a chance to think about the kind of person we want to be, the goals we want to achieve, and the fun we want to have. It's like having a superpower – the power to shape our own story!

Interesting Facts about New Year’s

Okay, let's hear some mind-blowing facts about New Year's to make it even more interesting:

1. The First New Year's Celebrations: The ancient Babylonians were some of the first people to celebrate New Year's over 4,000 years ago. They even had resolutions, promising to repay debts and return borrowed stuff. Sound familiar?

2. Time Zones and Celebrations: Did you know that New Year's is celebrated at different times around the world? Thanks to time zones, people in Sydney, Australia, are among the first to shout "Happy New Year!" while folks in New York City get to celebrate a bit later.

3. Making Noise to Ward Off Evil: Ever wonder why we make so much noise at midnight? Well, ancient cultures believed that loud noises scared away evil spirits. So, go ahead, bang those pots and pans – it's for a good cause!

In a nutshell, New Year's is like a giant, global birthday party for the whole planet. It's a time to celebrate, reflect, and dream big. So, as we countdown to the stroke of midnight, let's embrace the excitement, set some awesome goals, and get ready for the fantastic journey that is 2024! 

Happy New Year, my fellow students! May your year be filled with laughter, growth, and unforgettable adventures. Here's to you and the amazing story you're about to write on the blank pages of the coming year. Cheers!

New Year Resolution Speech for Students in English

Happy New Year, dear friends!

As we stand on the edge of a brand new year, let's talk about something exciting – New Year's resolutions! Now, I know resolutions might sound like a big, grown-up word, but trust me, it's all about making awesome promises to ourselves.

This year, let's make resolutions that are like secret superpowers. Imagine if your superpower was kindness – spreading smiles like confetti and making everyone feel special. Or, what if your superpower was curiosity – unlocking the mysteries of the world one question at a time?

So, here's the deal: think about something you want to get better at or try for the first time. Maybe it's reading more books, being a great friend, or learning a funky dance move. Your resolution is like a cool quest, and every little step you take gets you closer to being the superhero version of yourself.

But here's the super-secret trick – resolutions aren't about being perfect. Nope, they're about trying, learning, and having fun along the way. If you stumble, no worries – superheroes stumble too. What matters is getting back up and giving it another go.

As we dive into this new year, let's unleash our inner superheroes together. Let kindness, curiosity, and all our fantastic resolutions light up our days. Here's to a year of exciting adventures, epic discoveries, and becoming the most awesome versions of ourselves. Happy New Year, superheroes in the making!

Short Speech on New Year

Happy New Year, dear students!

As we gather on this joyous occasion, let's take a moment to uncover the magic of the New Year. You see, New Year is like a fresh start – a brand-new beginning filled with hope and possibilities. It's the time when we say farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with open arms.

But why do we celebrate it? Well, it's more than just changing dates on a calendar. New Year's is a chance to reflect on the adventures we've had, the lessons we've learned, and the friendships we've made. It's like pressing the reset button, giving us an opportunity to set new goals and dream new dreams.

Imagine it as a giant door swinging open to a world of opportunities. Whether it's doing better in our studies, making new friends, or trying something completely different – the New Year is our chance to make it happen.

So, what's the big deal about this midnight countdown and fireworks? It's not just about staying up late or the colorful bursts in the sky; it's about celebrating the gift of time. As the clock strikes twelve, it's like a collective cheer from everyone around the world, shouting, "Hey, we made it! Here's to another year of adventures, laughter, and growing a bit more."

In conclusion, New Year is our chance to hit the refresh button on life. So, let's embrace it with open hearts, set some exciting goals, and get ready for a year filled with new experiences, friendships, and opportunities.

Happy New Year, everyone! May it be a year of joy, growth, and amazing surprises!

FAQs on A New Year's Speech for Students in English

1. When is New Year's Eve?

New Year's Eve is on the 31st of December. It's the night we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one.

2. What happens on New Year's Eve?

On New Year's Eve, people celebrate with joy and excitement. There are fireworks, parties, and a countdown to midnight. It's a magical night of new beginnings.

3. Why is New Year's Eve special?

New Year's Eve is special because it marks the end of one year and the start of another. It's a time for reflection, joy, and looking forward to all the possibilities the new year brings.

4. What are New Year's resolutions?

New Year's resolutions are promises we make to ourselves for the upcoming year. It could be about learning something new, being kinder, or setting personal goals to improve ourselves.

5. Can I use the speeches for school presentations from Vedantu?

Absolutely! The speeches about New Year and resolutions are designed for kids and students. Feel free to use them to add excitement and inspiration to your school presentations about the New Year!

15 Powerful Speech Opening Lines (And How to Create Your Own)

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Powerful speech opening lines set the tone and mood of your speech. It’s what grips the audience to want to know more about the rest of your talk.

The first few seconds are critical. It’s when you have maximum attention of the audience. And you must capitalize on that!

Instead of starting off with something plain and obvious such as a ‘Thank you’ or ‘Good Morning’, there’s so much more you can do for a powerful speech opening (here’s a great article we wrote a while ago on how you should NOT start your speech ).

To help you with this, I’ve compiled some of my favourite openings from various speakers. These speakers have gone on to deliver TED talks , win international Toastmaster competitions or are just noteworthy people who have mastered the art of communication.

After each speaker’s opening line, I have added how you can include their style of opening into your own speech. Understanding how these great speakers do it will certainly give you an idea to create your own speech opening line which will grip the audience from the outset!

Alright! Let’s dive into the 15 powerful speech openings…

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1. Ric Elias

Opening: “Imagine a big explosion as you climb through 3,000 ft. Imagine a plane full of smoke. Imagine an engine going clack, clack, clack. It sounds scary. Well I had a unique seat that day. I was sitting in 1D.”

How to use the power of imagination to open your speech?

Putting your audience in a state of imagination can work extremely well to captivate them for the remainder of your talk.

It really helps to bring your audience in a certain mood that preps them for what’s about to come next. Speakers have used this with high effectiveness by transporting their audience into an imaginary land to help prove their point.

When Ric Elias opened his speech, the detail he used (3000 ft, sound of the engine going clack-clack-clack) made me feel that I too was in the plane. He was trying to make the audience experience what he was feeling – and, at least in my opinion, he did.

When using the imagination opening for speeches, the key is – detail. While we want the audience to wander into imagination, we want them to wander off to the image that we want to create for them. So, detail out your scenario if you’re going to use this technique.

Make your audience feel like they too are in the same circumstance as you were when you were in that particular situation.

2. Barack Obama

Opening: “You can’t say it, but you know it’s true.”

3. Seth MacFarlane

Opening: “There’s nowhere I would rather be on a day like this than around all this electoral equipment.” (It was raining)

How to use humour to open your speech?

When you use humour in a manner that suits your personality, it can set you up for a great speech. Why? Because getting a laugh in the first 30 seconds or so is a great way to quickly get the audience to like you.

And when they like you, they are much more likely to listen to and believe in your ideas.

Obama effortlessly uses his opening line to entice laughter among the audience. He brilliantly used the setting (the context of Trump becoming President) and said a line that completely matched his style of speaking.

Saying a joke without really saying a joke and getting people to laugh requires you to be completely comfortable in your own skin. And that’s not easy for many people (me being one of them).

If the joke doesn’t land as expected, it could lead to a rocky start.

Keep in mind the following when attempting to deliver a funny introduction:

• Know your audience: Make sure your audience gets the context of the joke (if it’s an inside joke among the members you’re speaking to, that’s even better!). You can read this article we wrote where we give you tips on how you can actually get to know your audience better to ensure maximum impact with your speech openings
• The joke should suit your natural personality. Don’t make it look forced or it won’t elicit the desired response
• Test the opening out on a few people who match your real audience. Analyze their response and tweak the joke accordingly if necessary
• Starting your speech with humour means your setting the tone of your speech. It would make sense to have a few more jokes sprinkled around the rest of the speech as well as the audience might be expecting the same from you

4. Mohammed Qahtani

Opening: Puts a cigarette on his lips, lights a lighter, stops just before lighting the cigarette. Looks at audience, “What?”

5. Darren Tay

Opening: Puts a white pair of briefs over his pants.

How to use props to begin your speech?

The reason props work so well in a talk is because in most cases the audience is not expecting anything more than just talking. So when a speaker pulls out an object that is unusual, everyone’s attention goes right to it.

It makes you wonder why that prop is being used in this particular speech.

The key word here is unusual . To grip the audience’s attention at the beginning of the speech, the prop being used should be something that the audience would never expect. Otherwise, it just becomes something that is common. And common = boring!

What Mohammed Qahtani and Darren Tay did superbly well in their talks was that they used props that nobody expected them to.

By pulling out a cigarette and lighter or a white pair of underwear, the audience can’t help but be gripped by what the speaker is about to do next. And that makes for a powerful speech opening.

6. Simon Sinek

Opening: “How do you explain when things don’t go as we assume? Or better, how do you explain when others are able to achieve things that seem to defy all of the assumptions?”

7. Julian Treasure

Opening: “The human voice. It’s the instrument we all play. It’s the most powerful sound in the world. Probably the only one that can start a war or say “I love you.” And yet many people have the experience that when they speak people don’t listen to them. Why is that? How can we speak powerfully to make change in the world?”

How to use questions to open a speech?

I use this method often. Starting off with a question is the simplest way to start your speech in a manner that immediately engages the audience.

But we should keep our questions compelling as opposed to something that is fairly obvious.

I’ve heard many speakers start their speeches with questions like “How many of us want to be successful?”

No one is going to say ‘no’ to that and frankly, I just feel silly raising my hand at such questions.

Simon Sinek and Jullian Treasure used questions in a manner that really made the audience think and make them curious to find out what the answer to that question is.

What Jullian Treasure did even better was the use of a few statements which built up to his question. This made the question even more compelling and set the theme for what the rest of his talk would be about.

So think of what question you can ask in your speech that will:

• Set the theme for the remainder of your speech
• Not be something that is fairly obvious
• Be compelling enough so that the audience will actually want to know what the answer to that question will be

8. Aaron Beverley

Opening: Long pause (after an absurdly long introduction of a 57-word speech title). “Be honest. You enjoyed that, didn’t you?”

How to use silence for speech openings?

The reason this speech opening stands out is because of the fact that the title itself is 57 words long. The audience was already hilariously intrigued by what was going to come next.

But what’s so gripping here is the way Aaron holds the crowd’s suspense by…doing nothing. For about 10 to 12 seconds he did nothing but stand and look at the audience. Everyone quietened down. He then broke this silence by a humorous remark that brought the audience laughing down again.

When going on to open your speech, besides focusing on building a killer opening sentence, how about just being silent?

It’s important to keep in mind that the point of having a strong opening is so that the audience’s attention is all on you and are intrigued enough to want to listen to the rest of your speech.

Silence is a great way to do that. When you get on the stage, just pause for a few seconds (about 3 to 5 seconds) and just look at the crowd. Let the audience and yourself settle in to the fact that the spotlight is now on you.

I can’t put my finger on it, but there is something about starting the speech off with a pure pause that just makes the beginning so much more powerful. It adds credibility to you as a speaker as well, making you look more comfortable and confident on stage. 

If you want to know more about the power of pausing in public speaking , check out this post we wrote. It will give you a deeper insight into the importance of pausing and how you can harness it for your own speeches. You can also check out this video to know more about Pausing for Public Speaking:

9. Dan Pink

Opening: “I need to make a confession at the outset here. Little over 20 years ago, I did something that I regret. Something that I’m not particularly proud of. Something that in many ways I wish no one would ever know but that here I feel kind of obliged to reveal.”

10. Kelly McGonigal

Opening: “I have a confession to make. But first I want you to make a little confession to me.”

How to use a build-up to open your speech?

When there are so many amazing ways to start a speech and grip an audience from the outset, why would you ever choose to begin your speech with a ‘Good morning?’.

That’s what I love about build-ups. They set the mood for something awesome that’s about to come in that the audience will feel like they just have to know about.

Instead of starting a speech as it is, see if you can add some build-up to your beginning itself. For instance, in Kelly McGonigal’s speech, she could have started off with the question of stress itself (which she eventually moves on to in her speech). It’s not a bad way to start the speech.

But by adding the statement of “I have a confession to make” and then not revealing the confession for a little bit, the audience is gripped to know what she’s about to do next and find out what indeed is her confession.

11. Tim Urban

Opening: “So in college, I was a government major. Which means that I had to write a lot of papers. Now when a normal student writes a paper, they might spread the work out a little like this.”

12. Scott Dinsmore

Opening: “8 years ago, I got the worst career advice of my life.”

How to use storytelling as a speech opening?

“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller.” Steve Jobs

Storytelling is the foundation of good speeches. Starting your speech with a story is a great way to grip the audience’s attention. It makes them yearn to want to know how the rest of the story is going to pan out.

Tim Urban starts off his speech with a story dating back to his college days. His use of slides is masterful and something we all can learn from. But while his story sounds simple, it does the job of intriguing the audience to want to know more.

As soon as I heard the opening lines, I thought to myself “If normal students write their paper in a certain manner, how does Tim write his papers?”

Combine such a simple yet intriguing opening with comedic slides, and you’ve got yourself a pretty gripping speech.

Scott Dismore’s statement has a similar impact. However, just a side note, Scott Dismore actually started his speech with “Wow, what an honour.”

I would advise to not start your talk with something such as that. It’s way too common and does not do the job an opening must, which is to grip your audience and set the tone for what’s coming.

13. Larry Smith

Opening: “I want to discuss with you this afternoon why you’re going to fail to have a great career.”

14. Jane McGonigal

Opening: “You will live 7.5 minutes longer than you would have otherwise, just because you watched this talk.”

How to use provocative statements to start your speech?

Making a provocative statement creates a keen desire among the audience to want to know more about what you have to say. It immediately brings everyone into attention.

Larry Smith did just that by making his opening statement surprising, lightly humorous, and above all – fearful. These elements lead to an opening statement which creates so much curiosity among the audience that they need to know how your speech pans out.

This one time, I remember seeing a speaker start a speech with, “Last week, my best friend committed suicide.” The entire crowd was gripped. Everyone could feel the tension in the room.

They were just waiting for the speaker to continue to know where this speech will go.

That’s what a hard-hitting statement does, it intrigues your audience so much that they can’t wait to hear more! Just a tip, if you do start off with a provocative, hard-hitting statement, make sure you pause for a moment after saying it.

Silence after an impactful statement will allow your message to really sink in with the audience.

Related article: 5 Ways to Grab Your Audience’s Attention When You’re Losing it!

15. Ramona J Smith

Opening: In a boxing stance, “Life would sometimes feel like a fight. The punches, jabs and hooks will come in the form of challenges, obstacles and failures. Yet if you stay in the ring and learn from those past fights, at the end of each round, you’ll be still standing.”

How to use your full body to grip the audience at the beginning of your speech?

In a talk, the audience is expecting you to do just that – talk. But when you enter the stage and start putting your full body into use in a way that the audience does not expect, it grabs their attention.

Body language is critical when it comes to public speaking. Hand gestures, stage movement, facial expressions are all things that need to be paid attention to while you’re speaking on stage. But that’s not I’m talking about here.

Here, I’m referring to a unique use of the body that grips the audience, like how Ramona did. By using her body to get into a boxing stance, imitating punches, jabs and hooks with her arms while talking – that’s what got the audience’s attention.

The reason I say this is so powerful is because if you take Ramona’s speech and remove the body usage from her opening, the entire magic of the opening falls flat.

While the content is definitely strong, without those movements, she would not have captured the audience’s attention as beautifully as she did with the use of her body.

So if you have a speech opening that seems slightly dull, see if you can add some body movement to it.

If your speech starts with a story of someone running, actually act out the running. If your speech starts with a story of someone reading, actually act out the reading.

It will make your speech opening that much more impactful.

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Final Words

So there it is! 15 speech openings from some of my favourite speeches. Hopefully, these will act as a guide for you to create your own opening which is super impactful and sets you off on the path to becoming a powerful public speaker!

But remember, while a speech opening is super important, it’s just part of an overall structure.

If you’re serious about not just creating a great speech opening but to improve your public speaking at an overall level, I would highly recommend you to check out this course: Acumen Presents: Chris Anderson on Public Speaking on Udemy. Not only does it have specific lectures on starting and ending a speech, but it also offers an in-depth guide into all the nuances of public speaking. 

Being the founder of TED Talks, Chris Anderson provides numerous examples of the best TED speakers to give us a very practical way of overcoming stage fear and delivering a speech that people will remember. His course has helped me personally and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to learn public speaking. 

No one is ever “done” learning public speaking. It’s a continuous process and you can always get better. Keep learning, keep conquering and keep being awesome!

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New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration and reflection. As the old year comes to a close, people around the world gather with friends and family to celebrate the start of a new year. Many people hold parties and gatherings, while others prefer to spend the evening quietly at home. Some people make resolutions for the new year, promising to make positive changes in their lives. Others simply look back on the past year with gratitude and look forward to the future with hope. No matter how you choose to spend New Year’s Eve, it is a time to celebrate new beginnings and the endless possibilities that a new year brings. Read the article below and discover the new years eve speech here!

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10 Lines Speech on New Year’s Eve

• New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.
• It is a time to reflect on the past year and to set goals and resolutions for the year ahead.
• Many people celebrate New Year’s Eve by attending parties, watching fireworks, and making resolutions.
• The most common New Year’s resolution is to be healthier, either by exercising more or eating better.
• Some people also make resolutions to save money, learn a new skill, or travel more.
• New Year’s Eve is also a time to celebrate with friends and family, often by attending parties or hosting dinners.
• In many countries, the New Year is also marked by the singing of Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song.
• Many cultures also have their own traditions and celebrations for the New Year, such as the Japanese custom of ringing a bell 108 times to symbolize the release of 108 human sins.
• New Year’s Eve is a time to look back on the past and look forward to the future with hope and optimism.
• Here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year for us all!

Short Speech on New Year’s Eve

Happy New Year, everyone!

As we gather here tonight to ring in the new year, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for all that the future holds. The past year has been filled with its ups and downs, but as we look ahead, we can’t help but feel hopeful for what’s to come.

One of the things I love about New Year’s Eve is the opportunity it gives us to reflect on the past year and all that we’ve accomplished. Whether it’s personal achievements or the milestones we’ve reached as a community, it’s important to take a moment to appreciate all that we’ve done.

But of course, New Year’s Eve is also a time to look forward and set new goals for ourselves. Whether it’s resolving to exercise more or vowing to spend more time with loved ones, it’s always a good idea to have something to strive for in the coming year.

So as we raise our glasses and count down the final seconds of the year, let’s take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve achieved and all that we have yet to accomplish. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year for us all!

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Long Speech on New Year’s Eve

Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone!

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it is natural to look back on the past year and reflect on all that has happened. For many of us, the past year has been filled with joys and accomplishments, as well as challenges and setbacks.

But no matter what the past year has brought, it is important to remember that every day is an opportunity for growth and change. As we welcome the new year, let us embrace the promise of a fresh start and the chance to make a positive impact on the world around us.

One of the most common ways that people celebrate New Year’s Eve is by making resolutions. These are often personal goals that we set for ourselves in order to improve our lives or make a positive impact on the world. Some common New Year’s resolutions include getting in shape, saving money, learning a new skill, or volunteering our time and resources to help others.

But while it is important to set goals and strive for self-improvement, it is also important to be realistic and to remember that change takes time. Rather than setting unrealistic goals that we may not be able to achieve, let us focus on making small, achievable changes that can add up to big improvements over time.

In addition to making resolutions, many people also celebrate New Year’s Eve by attending parties or gatherings with friends and family. These celebrations can be a great way to bring people together and create memories that will last a lifetime.

As we ring in the new year, let us also remember to be grateful for all that we have. No matter what challenges we may face, there is always something to be thankful for. So let us take a moment to appreciate the people and experiences that have enriched our lives and look forward to all the new year has in store.

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year for us all! May we all find the strength, courage, and determination to pursue our goals and make the most of every day. Happy New Year!

FAQs on New Year’s Eve Speech

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31st, in the Gregorian calendar. It is a time for celebration and reflection as people around the world gather to welcome in the new year.

There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Some people hold parties and gatherings with friends and family, while others prefer to spend the evening quietly at home. Many people make resolutions for the new year, promising to make positive changes in their lives.

New Year’s Eve is not a public holiday in most countries. However, it is a widely recognized and celebrated event around the world.

New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future with hope. It is a time to celebrate new beginnings and the endless possibilities that a new year brings.

Yes, different cultures celebrate New Year’s Eve in different ways. In some countries, New Year’s Eve is a more low-key and intimate celebration, while in others it is a grand and elaborate event. In some cultures, New Year’s Eve is a time to honor ancestors and pay respect to the past, while in others it is a time for partying and celebration.

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New Year Speech: At the stroke of midnight on December 31st, New Year’s Eve lights up the world with excitement. It’s a universal celebration, embracing the start of a new year as we bid farewell to the old. This special day, based on the Gregorian calendar, unites everyone, crossing cultural lines and capturing hearts across the globe. New Year’s Eve is like a symbol of hope, marking fresh starts and chances for everyone. People from all walks of life come together in excitement to celebrate. As the year comes to an end, everyone gets ready for a big night of fun and thinking back on things.

Amidst the celebrations, the dawn of a new year heralds the tradition of resolutions. It’s a time to reflect on personal growth, setting intentions, and aspiring towards self-improvement. For students, it’s an opportunity to craft resolutions that fuel ambition and drive, guiding them towards a fulfilling year ahead.

Dear students, as we are nearing 2024, let’s dig into the essence of New Year’s Eve, embracing its enchantment and harnessing the spirit of resolutions to embark on a journey filled with promise and purpose.

New Year’s Eve Resolutions: A Promise to Ourselves

As the new year starts, I promise myself something important. I promise to try new things and not be scared of changes. I’ll enjoy each day and find happiness in small things. I’ll take care of myself by eating healthy and staying active. I want to learn lots of new things and not give up when things get tough. I’ll be kind to everyone and try to make people smile. This year, I’ll work hard and have fun, making the new year an exciting adventure.

I’ll explore new places, make new friends, and learn something cool every day. With courage in my heart, I’ll face challenges and never stop trying. This year will be awesome—I’ll shine bright like a star, making every moment count, no matter where I am.

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New Year Speech for Kids in English

Good Morning Everyone Are you all set to welcome 2024? It’s time to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new. A new year means new experiences, and new opportunities waiting just for you.

As we stand on the start of this exciting new chapter, let’s take a moment to reflect on the wonderful things we’ve experienced in the past year. Think about the fun times you’ve had, the things you’ve learned, and the friendships you’ve made. Each moment, big or small, has helped shape who you are today.

Now, let’s talk about the upcoming year which is waiting for you to create beautiful memories, learn new things, and have amazing adventures. You can do anything such as learning a new hobby, making new friends, or even try something you’ve never done before. This is your chance to start everything from scratch.

If things didn’t go as planned in the past, that’s okay. Use those experiences as lessons and keep moving forward with positivity and determination.

Let’s also take a moment to appreciate the people around us – our families, friends, teachers, and everyone who supports us. They’re like stars guiding us through the journey of life. Let’s promise to be kind, helpful, and spread joy wherever we go.

As we step into the new year, let’s make some resolutions. Resolutions are like promises we make to ourselves. They could be small things like helping out more at home, reading more books, or even being kinder to others. Whatever they may be, let’s try our best to keep them and make this year a fantastic one.

Let’s embrace this New Year 2024 with open arms, full of enthusiasm, positivity, and a willingness to make every moment count.

Happy New Year, everyone! Let’s make it the best one yet.

New Year Speech for Students in English 200 Words

The commencement of a new year symbolizes an opportunity for individuals to leave behind adverse experiences and embrace a fresh start. It’s a time when hopes soar for happiness, health, and prosperity for oneself and loved ones. Across the globe, diverse customs and traditions mark the advent of the New Year. Families unite to decorate New Year trees, bedecked with an array of ornaments and radiant lights, creating a joyous atmosphere within homes.

Celebrations unfold uniquely in various cultures on New Year’s Day, from cherished family gatherings to prepping for vacations. It’s a period marked by gift-giving, home adornment, and acquiring new attire. In India, while the New Year’s dates vary across religious beliefs, many also embrace January 1st due to Western influences. Vibrant events like Kavi Sammelan and Bhajan Sandhya dot the country, accompanied by prayers, house embellishments with saffron flags, and temple rituals.

The historical roots of New Year’s Day trace back to the ancient Roman calendar. Initially starting with 10 months, the calendar’s evolution led to the Julian calendar, resembling the modern Gregorian one. Caesar, seeking counsel from leading scholars, designated January 1st as the New Year, a homage to Janus, the Roman deity of beginnings. Romans celebrated with gift exchanges, sacrifices to Janus, and lively festivities.

New Year’s Day universally signifies the onset of a fresh calendar cycle. Celebrated on January 1st in the Gregorian calendar, it echoes the beginnings marked in both the Julian and Roman calendars. Across cultures, it’s a momentous occasion observed diversely but universally heralded as a time for new beginnings.

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Why do we Celebrate and The Significance of New Years Eve for Us

New Year’s holds a profound significance for us because it’s like a universal refresh button, marking the end of one chapter and the start of another in the book of time. It’s more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a symbol of hope, renewal, and second chances. As the clock strikes midnight, we bid farewell to the old year, full of memories, lessons, and experiences—both good and not-so-good. But this momentous occasion isn’t just about flipping to a new page; it’s about embracing a fresh canvas, ready for us to paint our dreams, aspirations, and goals. We celebrate by coming together with loved ones, sharing laughter, and counting down to the possibilities that lie ahead.

New Year’s signifies a chance to reflect on where we’ve been and where we wish to go. It’s a time for introspection, contemplating the things we’ve learned, the changes we hope to make, and the adventures awaiting us. We jot down resolutions—promises to ourselves—to improve, grow, and seize opportunities in the upcoming year. The spirit of celebration is infectious, spreading joy and optimism as fireworks light up the sky, music fills the air, and toasts are raised to new beginnings.

Beyond the revelry, New Year’s serves as a reminder of the precious gift of time. It prompts us to cherish moments with loved ones, appreciate accomplishments, and embrace the unknown with courage and enthusiasm. Each New Year’s Day is a chance to hit the reset button, to start afresh with renewed vigor, to pursue dreams with unwavering determination, and to believe in the countless possibilities awaiting us. It’s a celebration of resilience, hope, and the beautiful journey of life—where each passing year is not just an end, but a new chapter in the making.

Speech on New Year Resolution 2024 For Students

As humans, we’re a mix of virtues and flaws bundled together. It’s crucial to shed unwanted habits and nurture new, positive ones as an integral part of our lives. Embracing New Year’s resolutions stands as a means to rejuvenate ourselves annually.

What defines an ideal New Year’s resolution ? It’s an idea that molds and mirrors a better version of oneself. As students, refining our thoughts, fostering positive habits, and evolving our personalities each year is paramount.

The widely embraced belief is that the new year presents an opportunity for many to bid farewell to old habits and usher in positive, constructive changes in their daily lives. Individuals from diverse backgrounds set targets and make resolutions aiming to lead fulfilled, content, serene, and thriving lives.

Resolutions usually focus on stopping things that waste time and don’t help. We swap those useless activities for new ones that make a real difference. It’s tough to avoid bad habits that harm our lives.

As a student, time holds immense value to me. Wasting time today can cost me dearly tomorrow. Here are my New Year’s resolutions:

• Prioritize mental and physical well-being through regular exercise and mindfulness practices.
• Dedicate time each day to learn something new, whether it’s a skill, a language, or a hobby.
• Cultivate a healthier diet by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals.
• Practice gratitude and positivity, aiming to find the good in every situation.
• Foster stronger connections with friends and family by spending quality time together.
• Dedicate time for self-reflection and personal growth, aiming for continuous improvement.
• Manage time more efficiently, setting realistic goals and sticking to a productive schedule.
• Contribute positively to the community through volunteering or acts of kindness.
• Reduce screen time and embrace more moments of unplugged relaxation and leisure.
• Set clear financial goals and work towards achieving greater financial stability and responsibility.

To achieve these resolutions and goals, I’ll implement various changes in my daily routine. Excessive use of social media, particularly platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter, is a primary cause of procrastination. Hence, I’ll limit my time spent on these platforms.

Rather than indulging excessively in television, I’ll explore a sport or work on my hobby I enjoy and engage in it to stay happy, physically fit and sharp. I’ll prioritize respect toward my parents, teachers, and elders, as it’s an integral part of ones life.

Good manners shape our personality. These adjustments will contribute to enhancing my character. My New Year’s resolutions won’t just help in shedding bad habits and adopting good ones, but they’ll also pave the way for a brighter future and success at every walk of life.

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How do you start a new year's speech.

To commence a New Year's speech, consider expressing gratitude for the past year, acknowledge the achievements, and then segue into setting positive expectations and goals for the upcoming year.

What is the importance of a New Year Speech?

A New Year's speech holds significance as it allows for reflection on past accomplishments, setting new aspirations, motivating others, and fostering a sense of unity and enthusiasm for the year ahead.

How do you start a school Speech for kids?

To begin a school speech for kids, engage them with an interesting opening, such as a relatable story or a thought-provoking question. Ensure it's age-appropriate and captivates their attention.

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New Year marks the beginning of a fresh chapter in time, symbolizing renewal and new opportunities. It's a moment when people around the world celebrate, reflect on the past year's accomplishments, and embrace the prospect of new beginnings. It's a time for resolutions, optimism, and a collective sense of hope for a better future.

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Kamala Harris to release her first major economic plan as a presidential candidate

By Nidia Cavazos

Updated on: August 15, 2024 / 6:42 PM EDT / CBS News

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver a speech Friday to roll out her economic portfolio in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking the first time Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month. 

New housing

Harris will call for the construction of 3 million new housing units in her first four years in office. This is part of her economic policy that she is expected to roll out in Raleigh, North Carolina, campaign officials confirm to CBS News. The Biden administration has previously called for the construction of 2 million new homes .

Harris will also call for a new tax incentive for builders that construct properties for first-time home buyers and will propose a $40 billion fund to help local governments find solutions to the lack of housing supply. The Wall Street Journal first reported Harris' proposed housing initiatives.

Campaign officials said Harris will call on Congress to pass the Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act, which would prevent landlords from using price-fixing algorithms to increase rents. She also wants lawmakers to pass the Stop Predatory Investing Act, a bill that would limit tax breaks for large investors and private equity firms that acquire single-family rental homes in bulk. 

Harris will also propose providing working families who have paid their rent on time for two years with up to $25,000 in down-payment assistance, with more support for first-generation homeowners. 

Addressing inflation

Harris is expected to announce that she will make tackling inflation a "Day One" priority, as well as outline a plan to lower costs for middle class families, take on corporate-price gouging and an overall focus on lowering costs for Americans, according to details shared by Harris-Walz campaign officials. 

According to the most  recent CBS News poll , only 9% of registered voters rated the condition of the national economy as 'very good' with the economy and inflation ranking as the top issue of concern consistently across 2024 polls. Inflation has cooled since its peak in June 2022, but many voters are still feeling the financial strains. Prices are still 20%  higher overall than prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friday's economic policy remarks come after Harris pledged to eliminate taxes on tips and raise the minimum wage during her rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, her only two economic policy proposals so far.

Eliminating taxes on tips

"When I am president, we will continue our fight for working families including to raise the minimum wage and eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers," Harris said while speaking to rally attendees that included Nevada Culinary union members. 

A Harris-Walz campaign official added that her pledge would require legislation.

This marked the first time Harris made a proposal on eliminating taxes on tips for service workers, a similar idea to one first pitched by former President Donald Trump, in June while giving a rally also in Las Vegas.  

In 2025, lawmakers are set to have a major opening on tax legislation given the expiration of some tax changes made during Trump's presidency in 2017. Control of Congress will be key on this issue given that Republicans held the House, Senate and White House when Trump's 2017 tax cuts became law.  

Stopping price gouging

Since becoming the presidential candidate, Harris has underscored her promised commitment to serve the middle class as she campaigns across battleground states. 

"When I am president, I will continue that work to bring down prices," Harris said at a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday. "I will take on big corporations that engage in illegal price gouging.  I will take on corporate landlords that unfairly raise rents on working families. I will take on Big Pharma and cap the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans. 

Harris promised the over 15,000 attendees adding, "unlike Donald Trump, I will always put the middle class and working families first."

Throughout battleground states, voters often tell CBS News that the economy remains a top issue when heading to the voting booths. 

"Workforce development, creating job opportunities, making sure everyone can advance in different career fields," said Abraham Camejo in Las Vegas ahead of Harris' rally on Saturday when asked about economic priorities. "The policies that benefit big corporations and the middle class are different."

According to a CBS News poll , on having policies that will improve people's finances, Harris trails Trump with 45% of registered voters saying they'd be financially better off with the former president, compared to 25% for Harris. 

Prior to becoming the presidential candidate, Harris embarked on an Economic Opportunity tour throughout 2024 in efforts to address voters' top concerns on the economy and to promote the Biden-Harris' administration's economic achievements. Harris was then campaigning as Mr. Biden's running mate. 

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FACT FOCUS: A look at claims made by Trump at news conference

Trump lashes out at Harris, recommits to a Sept. 10 debate at hourlong news conference

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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FILE - Crowds are shown in front of the Washington Monument during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington. (AP Photo, File)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump talks about his ear as he speaks to reporters during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

In his first news conference since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, former President Donald Trump said he would debate her on Sept. 10 and pushed for two more debates. The Republican presidential nominee spoke for more than an hour, discussing a number of issues facing the country and then taking questions from reporters. He made a number of false and misleading claims. Many of them have been made before.

Here’s a look at some of those claims.

CROWD SIZES

CLAIM: “The biggest crowd I’ve ever spoken — I’ve spoken to the biggest crowds. Nobody’s spoken to crowds bigger than me. If you look at Martin Luther King when he did his speech, his great speech, and you look at ours, same real estate, same everything, same number of people, if not we had more. And they said he had a million people, but I had 25,000 people.”

THE FACTS: Trump was comparing the crowd at his speech in front of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, to the crowd that attended Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial.

But far more people are estimated to have been at the latter than the former.

Approximately 250,000 people attended the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, at which King gave his speech, according to the National Park Service . The Associated Press reported in 2021 that there were at least 10,000 people at Trump’s address.

Moreover, Trump and King did not speak in the same location. King spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial , which looks east toward the Washington Monument. Trump spoke at the Ellipse , a grassy area just south of the White House.

CLAIM: “Nobody was killed on Jan. 6.”

THE FACTS: That’s false. Five people died in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot and its immediate aftermath. Pro-Trump rioters breached the U.S. Capitol that day amid Congress’ effort to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.

Among the deceased are Ashli Babbitt, a Trump supporter shot and killed by police, and Brian Sicknick, a police officer who died the day after battling the mob. Four additional officers who responded to the riot killed themselves in the following weeks and months.

Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego, was shot and killed by a police officer as she climbed through a broken part of a Capitol door during the violent riot. Trump has often cited Babbitt’s death while lamenting the treatment of those who attended a rally outside the White House that day and then marched to the Capitol, many of whom fought with police.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION

CLAIM: “The presidency was taken away from Joe Biden, and I’m no Biden fan, but I tell you what, from a constitutional standpoint, from any standpoint you look at, they took the presidency away.”

THE FACTS: There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents the Democratic Party from making Vice President Kamala Harris its nominee. That process is determined by the Democratic National Committee.

Harris officially claimed the nomination Monday following a five-day online voting process, receiving 4,563 delegate votes out of 4,615 cast, or about 99% of participating delegates. A total of 52 delegates in 18 states cast their votes for “present,” the only other option on the ballot.

The vice president was the only candidate eligible to receive votes after no other candidate qualified by the party’s deadline following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race on July 21.

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THE ECONOMY

CLAIM: Suggesting things would be different if he had been in office rather than Biden: “You wouldn’t have had inflation. You wouldn’t have had any inflation because inflation was caused by their bad energy problems. Now they’ve gone back to the Trump thing because they need the votes. They’re drilling now because they had to go back because gasoline was going up to 7, 8, 9 dollars a barrel.”

THE FACTS: There would have been at least some inflation if Trump had been reelected in 2020 because many of the factors causing inflation were outside a president’s control. Prices spiked in 2021 after cooped-up Americans ramped up their spending on goods such as exercise bikes and home office furniture, overwhelming disrupted supply chains. U.S. auto companies, for example, couldn’t get enough semiconductors and had to sharply reduce production, causing new and used car prices to shoot higher. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022 also sent gas and food prices soaring around the world, as Ukraine’s wheat exports were disrupted and many nations boycotted Russian oil and gas.

Still, under Biden, U.S. oil production reached a worldwide record level earlier this year .

Many economists, including some Democrats, say Biden’s $1.9 trillion financial support package, approved in March 2021, which provided a $1,400 stimulus check to most Americans, helped fuel inflation by ramping up demand. But it didn’t cause inflation all by itself. And Trump supported $2,000 stimulus checks in December 2020, rather than the $600 checks included in a package he signed into law in December 2020.

Prices still spiked in countries with different policies than Biden’s, such as France , Germany and the U.K. , though mostly because of the sharp increase in energy costs stemming from Russia’s invasion.

IMMIGRATION

CLAIM: “Twenty million people came over the border during the Biden-Harris administration — 20 million people — and it could be very much higher than that. Nobody really knows.”

THE FACTS: Trump’s 20 million figure is unsubstantiated at best, and he didn’t provide sources.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports 7.1 million arrests for illegal crossings from Mexico from January 2021 through June 2024. That’s arrests, not people. Under pandemic-era asylum restrictions, many people crossed more than once until they succeeded because there were no legal consequences for getting turned back to Mexico. So the number of people is lower than the number of arrests.

In addition, CBP says it stopped migrants 1.1 million times at official land crossings with Mexico from January 2021 through June 2024, largely under an online appointment system to claim asylum called CBP One.

U.S. authorities also admitted nearly 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela under presidential authority if they had financial sponsors and arrived at an airport.

All told, that’s nearly 8.7 million encounters. Again, the number of people is lower due to multiple encounters for some.

There are an unknown number of people who eluded capture, known as “got-aways” in Border Patrol parlance. The Border Patrol estimates how many but doesn’t publish that number.

CLAIM: Vice President Kamala Harris “was the border czar 100% and all of a sudden for the last few weeks she’s not the border czar anymore.”

THE FACTS: Harris was appointed to address “root causes” of migration in Central America. That migration manifests itself in illegal crossings to the U.S., but she was not assigned to the border.

NEW YORK CASES

CLAIM: “The New York cases are totally controlled out of the Department of Justice.”

THE FACTS: Trump was referring to two cases brought against him in New York — one civil and the other criminal.

Neither has anything to do with the U.S. Department of Justice.

The civil case was initiated by a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James. In that case, Trump was ordered in February to pay a $454 million penalty for lying about his wealth for years as he built the real estate empire that vaulted him to stardom and the White House.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a state-level prosecutor, brought the criminal case . In May, a jury found Trump guilty on 34 felony counts in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex.

___ Associated Press writers Melissa Goldin and Elliot Spagat and economics writer Christopher Rugaber contributed to this article. ___

Find AP Fact Checks here: https://apnews.com/APFactCheck .

An earlier version of this story mixed up “latter” and “former” in the third paragraph. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963, drew a far larger crowd than Donald Trump’s speech near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden will make their first joint appearance since Biden exited the race. The two will give remarks on Thursday on their efforts to lower costs for American families, including a new agreement on Medicare price negotiations.

Former President Donald Trump will hold a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey. On Wednesday, he delivered his own remarks focused on the economy as he returned to the campaign trail with a stop in North Carolina.

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RFK Jr. plans to appear in court in 2 more ballot access cases next week

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to appear in Pennsylvania and New York courts next week to defend himself in lawsuits, brought by Democrat-aligned groups, that challenge the validity of voter signatures he was required to gather to make the ballot as an independent candidate.

"Mr. Kennedy will now be testifying in court next week in Harrisburg, PA, on Tuesday and Mineola, NY, on Wednesday or Thursday to defend ballot access challenges," campaign spokeswoman Stefanie Spear told ABC News in a statement.

Spear added that RFK Jr.'s campaign has canceled its event in Chicago on Sunday and Monday next week in preparation of the court appearances.

The Pennsylvania case mirrors one that Kennedy lost this month in upstate New York, as it argues he listed on his nominating petition forms an address where he doesn’t live.

Plaintiffs in the Long Island case argue that contractors hired by the Kennedy campaign to gather signatures engaged in fraudulent activity, citing a New York Times piece in May that quoted voters who said Kennedy-aligned petitioners who approached them folded over the page to conceal Kennedy's name.

"We should make it very clear that nobody wanted this to happen and did everything they could to make it stop happening," William F. Savino, a lawyer representing Kennedy in the case, told ABC News Thursday.

"Nobody wanted improper signatures, and we had the luxury of so many extra signatures, there was no incentive to bend the rules or fold the paper," Savino added.

-ABC News' Will McDuffie

President Biden was joined by a notable guest at the White House earlier Thursday: fictional former President Jed Bartlet, or actor Martin Sheen from "The West Wing."

Sheen did not travel with the president, but stepped out with him to watch Marine One depart. Sheen was joined by Melissa Fitzgerland and Mary McCormack, fellow "West Wing" cast members who are releasing a book about the show.

-ABC News' Justin Gomez

The Trump campaign has made a series of familiar new hires with a little more than 80 days left until the election.

Trump announced Corey Lewandowski, his former 2016 campaign manager, is joining his 2024 campaign as a senior adviser, while making clear that his campaign is still being spearheaded by Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles.

"The Enthusiasm is GREAT, and the Management Team, headed up by Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, is THE BEST. Many people want to join the Campaign for the final push, some from the first two Campaigns -- And we want as many as we can get," Trump posted on his social media platform.

It comes as earlier this week, ABC News confirmed Taylor Budowich, who had been leading pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc., left the super PAC to join the Trump campaign as a senior adviser.

Alex Bruesewitz, who has been an active conservative voice online, also joined the campaign recently, ABC News confirmed. More staff hires are expected to be announced.

-ABC News' Soorin Kim, Lalee Ibssa and Kelsey Walsh

Vice President Harris will campaign in Milwaukee the week of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, her campaign announced on Thursday.

The rally in battleground Wisconsin, where Republicans held their convention last month, will be held on Tuesday.

Trump to hold press conference on Thursday

The former president announced Wednesday morning that he will hold a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Thursday.

The presser is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Trump held a press conference last week at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he repeated numerous falsehoods as he criticized Harris.

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Fact Checking Trump’s Mar-a-Lago News Conference

The former president took questions from reporters for more than hour. We examined his claims, attacks and policy positions.

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Former President Donald J. Trump held an hourlong news conference with reporters on Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, during which he attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, his general election opponent, criticized the Biden administration’s policies and boasted of the crowd size at his rallies. We took a closer look at many of his claims.

Trump claims his Jan. 6 rally crowd rivaled the 1963 March on Washington. Estimates say otherwise.

“If you look at Martin Luther King, when he did his speech, his great speech. And you look at ours, same real estate, same everything, same number of people. If not, we had more.” — Former President Donald J. Trump

This lacks evidence.

Mr. Trump was talking about the crowds gathered for his speech on Jan. 6, 2021, and for the “I Have a Dream” speech the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. While it is difficult to gauge exact crowd sizes, estimates counter Mr. Trump’s claim that the numbers gathered were comparable. Dr. King’s speech drew an estimated 250,000 people . The House Select Committee responsible for investigating the events of Jan. 6 estimated that Mr. Trump’s speech drew 53,000 people.

“She wants to take away your guns.”

— Former President Donald J. Trump

Ms. Harris, in 2019, said she supports a gun buyback program for assault weapons, not all guns. Her campaign told The New York Times recently that she no longer supports a buyback program.

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“They take the strategic national reserves. They’re virtually empty now. We have never had it this low.”

This is exaggerated..

President Biden has indeed tapped the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to mitigate gasoline price increases , drawing it down by about 40 percent from when he took office, and it is currently at the lowest level since the 1980s. But it still has 375 million barrels in it now , which is not “virtually empty” nor is it at the lowest level ever.

“The vast majority of the country does support me.”

Mr. Trump never won a majority of the popular vote in either of the elections he ran in and never had the approval of a majority of Americans in a single day of Gallup polling during his presidency. An average of polls by FiveThirtyEight.com shows that he is viewed favorably by just 43 percent of Americans today and has the same level of support in a matchup against Vice President Kamala Harris.

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“They’re going to destroy Social Security.”

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have pledged not to make any cuts to America’s social safety net programs. Mr. Trump suggested this year that he was open to scaling back the programs when he said there was “a lot you can do in terms of entitlements in terms of cutting.” He later walked back those comments and pledged to protect the programs. But if changes to the programs are not made, the programs’ benefits will automatically be reduced eventually. Government reports released earlier this year projected that the Social Security and disability insurance programs, if combined, would not have enough money to pay all of their obligations in 2035. Medicare will be unable to pay all its hospital bills starting in 2036.

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“Everybody is going to be forced to buy an electric car.”

While the Biden administration has enacted regulations designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032, the rules do not require consumers to buy electric vehicles.

“Our tax cuts, which are the biggest in history.”

The $1.5 trillion tax cut, enacted in December 2017, ranks below at least half a dozen others by several metrics. The 1981 tax cut enacted under President Ronald Reagan is the largest as a percentage of the economy and by its reduction to federal revenue. The 2012 cut enacted under President Barack Obama amounted to the largest cut in inflation-adjusted dollars: $321 billion a year.

“They’re drilling now because they had to go back because gasoline was going up to seven, eight, nine dollars a barrel. The day after the election, if they won, you’re going to have fuel prices go through the roof.”

The price of gasoline reached a low of $1.98 per gallon in April 2020, when Mr. Trump was president, chiefly as a result of the drop in driving in the first months of the Covid pandemic. It rose to a peak of $5 per gallon in June 2022, but has since steadily dropped to $3.60 per gallon in July 2024. The United States has steadily increased its oil production over the last decade, becoming the world’s largest producer of oil in 2018, a status it still holds today .

“If you go back and check your records for 18 months, I had a talk with Abdul. Abdul was the leader of the Taliban still is, but had a strong talk with him. For 18 months. Not one American soldier was shot at or killed, but not even shot at 18 months.”

Mr. Trump spoke with a leader of the Taliban in March 2020. In the 18 months that followed, from April 2020 to October 2021, 13 soldiers died in hostile action in Afghanistan.

“Democrats are really the radical ones on this, because they’re allowed to do abortion on the eighth and ninth month, and even after birth.”

No state has passed a law allowing for the execution of a baby after it is born, which is infanticide. Moreover, abortions later in pregnancy are very rare: In 2021, less than 1 percent of abortions happened after 21 weeks’ gestation, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report based on data from state and other health agencies. More than 90 percent of abortions happened within 13 weeks of gestation.