ENGLISH SPEECH | NELSON MANDELA: Freedom and Justice

English, Motivational Speech, Political Speech

Nelson’s Mandela speech, freedom and justice. Nelson Mandela was the first democratically elected president of South Africa. He had to shift the culture of a country after the end of the apartheid regime, which enforced separation of the races and stifled freedom of...

In full: Rowan Atkinson on free speech

English, Entertaining speech, Inspirational Speech

In this video, Rowan Atkinson discusses the importance of free speech, expressing concerns about stifling comedy. The British actor defends the right to criticise, mock, and satirise without fear of censorship, emphasising the role of humour in challenging societal...

Demosthenes: Greatest Enemy of Philip of Macedon

Ancient Greek, English, Lecture, Political Speech, Public presentation

Demosthenes (c.384-322 BC): An Athenian statesman and orator, he is best known for his “Philippics,” a series of speeches warning against the growing power of Philip II of...

Pericles’ Funeral Oration

Ancient Greek, English, Lecture, Political Speech, Public presentation

Pericles(c. 495-429 BC): One of the most influential leaders of Athens, best remembered for his promotion of the arts, literature and democracy. His “Funeral Oration” is one of the most famous speeches from antiquity, praising Athens’ democracy and...

Cicero and the Secrets of Persuasive Oratory

English, Inspirational Speech, Lecture Speech, Motivational Speech

This video unravels the timeless techniques employed by the Roman statesman and orator Cicero. Discover the artful mastery of rhetoric that Cicero utilised, shaping the essence of compelling and influential speech, offering insights into the enduring secrets of...

Steve Jobs – Stanford University, 2005

Commencement address, English, Inspirational Speech, Motivational Speech

Speech delivered by Steve Jobs to 2005 Stanford University graduates. It’s based on his personal experiences, which help him to share the message of what is important in...