C1 · Lesson 29Communication

Speeches and presentations

Build and deliver a speech in French: addressing the audience (mesdames et messieurs), an opening hook, signposting (je commencerai par, j'en viens à), using devices sparingly, and closing well (permettez-moi de conclure), with an original inauguration speech.

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