18th or 21st birthday speech
Cue cards for a parent, sibling or friend giving an 18th or 21st birthday speech: growing-up stories, who they are now, hopes for the future and a toast.
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Best man speech
Best man speech cue cards with a friendly opening, a story or two about the groom, kind words for his partner, thanks to the hosts and a toast that lands.
Debate speech template: build your case on cue cards
A general debate case on cue cards: hook, definitions, team line, two or three arguments with evidence and impact, rebuttal space and a strong close. Works for most school formats.
Elevator pitch template
Cue cards for a 30 to 60 second elevator pitch about yourself, your business or your idea: a hook, the problem, what you do, proof, what makes you different and a clear ask.
Eulogy for a grandparent
A warm eulogy for a grandmother or grandfather, suited to teenage and adult grandchildren: their long life, the treats and traditions, and what you will keep.
Eulogy for a mother or father
Cue cards for a son or daughter giving a eulogy for their mum or dad: who they were before you, what home felt like, their lessons and a loving goodbye.
Farewell speech for a colleague or friend
Farewell speech cue cards for saying goodbye to a colleague, manager, classmate or friend who is leaving: memories, their impact, good wishes and a toast.
Father of the bride speech
Father of the bride speech cue cards: welcome the guests, memories of your daughter growing up, welcome her partner and their family, and lead the first toast.
Graduation speech
Graduation speech cue cards for a student, teacher or guest speaker: thanks, shared memories, what the class learnt, a look ahead and a send-off.
IELTS cue card: describe a place you would like to visit
Answer plan for the IELTS Part 2 topic about a place you would like to visit, using future and conditional forms to describe where it is, what you would do and why it appeals.
Informative speech template
Cue cards for an informative speech: an interesting opening, a clear thesis and preview, three main points with examples, transitions, and a summary that leaves the audience with one idea.
Maid of honour speech
Maid of honour (maid of honor) speech cue cards: who you are, a story about the bride, her partner, a heartfelt wish and a toast, ready to personalise and print.
MC script and run sheet for events
Cue cards for the master of ceremonies at a conference, gala, awards night, fundraiser or community event: welcome, housekeeping, introductions, segues, break notices, thanks and the close.
Model UN opening speech template
Cue cards for a Model UN opening speech: greeting the chair, your country's position, its interests and past actions, proposed solutions and an invitation to work together.
Persuasive speech for class
A persuasive speech template for school: a hook, a clear contention, three arguments with evidence, a rebuttal of the other side and a call to action.
Persuasive speech template
Cue cards for a persuasive speech using a clear problem, solution and action structure: an attention hook, why it matters, your argument, answering objections and a call to action.
Retirement speech
Retirement speech cue cards for the person retiring: thanks, highlights from your career, the people who shaped it, what comes next and a warm goodbye.
School assembly talk
A ten-minute assembly for teachers, principals or student leaders: a hook, a theme like kindness or resilience, a story, a challenge for the week and notices.
STAR interview answer template
Cue cards for answering behavioural interview questions with the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result, plus a reflection and three ready-to-adapt story slots.
Student council election speech
A short, kind student council or SRC election speech: who you are, why you care, two or three realistic ideas, how you will listen and a friendly ask for votes.
TED-style talk template
Cue cards for an 8 to 18 minute idea-led talk in the TED style: a personal hook, one big idea, the journey that led to it, three pieces of support, an honest turn and a call to think or act differently.
Tell me about yourself answer template
A short present–past–future answer to the most common interview opener, with cue cards for your current role, relevant background, key strengths and why this job is the next step.
Wedding speech
A flexible wedding speech for any guest asked to say a few words: welcome, a story, a tribute to the couple and a toast, laid out as cue cards you can print and hold.
Eulogy
A gentle, step-by-step eulogy you can print on cue cards: a welcome, who they were, a few true stories, what they gave others and a calm farewell.
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