Oral skills: interviews, debates and speeches

Interviews

• Before: research the organisation, dress smartly, arrive early, carry documents.
• During: greet politely, wait to be offered a seat, maintain eye contact, answer clearly, ask a relevant question at the end.
• After: thank the panel.

Debates

• Proposers support the motion; opposers oppose it.
• Address the chair: "Mr Speaker, Sir" or "Madam Speaker".
• Use facts, examples and rebuttal (answering the other side's points).
• Keep time, avoid personal attacks.