abat·ed abat·ing
Definition - transitive verb
: to put an end to
: to reduce in degree or intensity : moderate
: to reduce in value or amount : make less especially by way of relief
: deduct, omit
Language Evaluator- Freddy Ng, CC (SMU Toastmasters)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Word of the Day - November 2010
abate verb \ə-ˈbāt\
abat·ed abat·ing
Definition - transitive verb
: to put an end to
: to reduce in degree or intensity : moderate
: to reduce in value or amount : make less especially by way of relief
: deduct, omit
Language Evaluator- Freddy Ng, CC (SMU Toastmasters)
abat·ed abat·ing
Definition - transitive verb
: to put an end to
: to reduce in degree or intensity : moderate
: to reduce in value or amount : make less especially by way of relief
: deduct, omit
Language Evaluator- Freddy Ng, CC (SMU Toastmasters)
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Daylon Soh @ TEDxSingapore - The Creative Rebel
Vice President - Membership, Daylon Soh, CC speaking at TEDxSingapore.
What is TEDx? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxSingapore organises idea events throughout the year, where x=independently organised TED event. At our TEDxSingapore events, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organised.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Word of the Day - October 2010
Angst : noun \ˈäŋ(k)st, ˈaŋ(k)st\
: a feeling of anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity
Language Evaluator- Whai Aun
: a feeling of anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity
Language Evaluator- Whai Aun
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Humorous Speech and Evaluation Club Contest
Dear Toastmasters,
You are invited to participate in our annual Humorous Speech and Evaluation Club Contest on 2nd Sept 2010. Pls take a moment to consider taking part in both contests. Both contests speeches can be used to clock your communications and leadership projects. Do not miss this opportunity!
Why Humorous Speech?
Humor is one of the most effective skill to engage your audience.
Humor breaks through barriers.
Humor relaxes your audience and puts them in a receptive mood
Humor alerts your audience to listen.
Laughter can enliven potentially dry or dull material.
Humor releases tension
Here are some links on writing a humourous speech. Which I hope to ease your decision to participate.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2067349_write-humorous-speech.html
http://www.write-out-loud.com/humorous-speech.html
http://www.speech-topics-help.com/humorous-speech-topics.html
Why Evaluation Contest?
The purpose of evaluation is to help people develop their speaking or leadership skills in various situations. And, it requires little preparation. There are no reasons to give this contest a miss. ;-)
Please kindly response your interest ASAP.
ps: appointments holders are welcome too.
Regards,
Chee-Siong
Organising Chairperson
You are invited to participate in our annual Humorous Speech and Evaluation Club Contest on 2nd Sept 2010. Pls take a moment to consider taking part in both contests. Both contests speeches can be used to clock your communications and leadership projects. Do not miss this opportunity!
Why Humorous Speech?
Humor is one of the most effective skill to engage your audience.
Humor breaks through barriers.
Humor relaxes your audience and puts them in a receptive mood
Humor alerts your audience to listen.
Laughter can enliven potentially dry or dull material.
Humor releases tension
Here are some links on writing a humourous speech. Which I hope to ease your decision to participate.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2067349_write-humorous-speech.html
http://www.write-out-loud.com/humorous-speech.html
http://www.speech-topics-help.com/humorous-speech-topics.html
Why Evaluation Contest?
The purpose of evaluation is to help people develop their speaking or leadership skills in various situations. And, it requires little preparation. There are no reasons to give this contest a miss. ;-)
Please kindly response your interest ASAP.
ps: appointments holders are welcome too.
Regards,
Chee-Siong
Organising Chairperson
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Vote for your favorite Speechcraft Workshop Theme!
Speechcraft 2011 Theme Voting - How many of you would be interested in attending a Speechcraft workshop based on the following themes:
1) Entertaining and Humor Speaking: Building rapport, enabling teams (Useful for any social situation and corporate interactions)
2) Connecting the dots: Technology and Toastmasters (Useful for anyone who wish to improve their social-media and PowerPoint know-hows professionally and personally)
3) Advance with Communication II (Useful for career focused professionals who wish to present themselves better with interview skills, resume writing tips and presentations)
Pick your favorite and tell us what you'll like to hear in the workshop!
To vote simply reply to this thread!
1) Entertaining and Humor Speaking: Building rapport, enabling teams (Useful for any social situation and corporate interactions)
2) Connecting the dots: Technology and Toastmasters (Useful for anyone who wish to improve their social-media and PowerPoint know-hows professionally and personally)
3) Advance with Communication II (Useful for career focused professionals who wish to present themselves better with interview skills, resume writing tips and presentations)
Pick your favorite and tell us what you'll like to hear in the workshop!
To vote simply reply to this thread!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Area U1 Governor 2010/2011 - Shao Ning, CC
Congratulation to Buona Vista CC Toastmasters Club member, Shao Ning, CC for the appointment of Area U1 Governor 2010/2011.
Shao Ning has been a member of this club for past 2 years and has served in various appointment in the club's executive committee.
Shao Ning has been a member of this club for past 2 years and has served in various appointment in the club's executive committee.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Words of the Day
onomatopoeia
[on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh, ‐mah-tuh‐]
–noun
1. the formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent. The formation or use of words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
2. a word so formed.
3. Rhetoric . the use of imitative and naturally suggestive words for rhetorical effect.
complacent
[kuhm-pley-suhnt]
–adjective
1. pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
2. pleasant; complaisant
Definitions quoted from Dictionary.com
By Language Evaluator Ho-Tan Whai Aun, CTM/CL
[on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh, ‐mah-tuh‐]
–noun
1. the formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent. The formation or use of words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
2. a word so formed.
3. Rhetoric . the use of imitative and naturally suggestive words for rhetorical effect.
complacent
[kuhm-pley-suhnt]
–adjective
1. pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
2. pleasant; complaisant
Definitions quoted from Dictionary.com
By Language Evaluator Ho-Tan Whai Aun, CTM/CL
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