Barack Obama, American President, delivers speeches which not only motivate Americans, but also inspire Japanese citizens who are learning the English language. According to the New York Times, speech training "Obama Style" is rapidly selling, with such CDs as "Yes, I Can With Obama" and "Learn English Grammar From Obama". The publishing compnay has even sold half a million copies of a speech compilation CD from Obama.
The people of Japan explain this popularity by stating that listing to the way Obama speaks is a great way to improve anyone's English speaking skills. They state that he is very easy to understand and speaks pretty slowly, so it is easier to follow what he is saying. It is easier than learning from entertainment shows, as actors tend to either mumble or talk too fast, so it is difficult to learn.
Obama's speeches are also made up of a wide range of vocabulary, incorporating words from all over the English language scale of difficulty. This means some of the things he speaks about can be understood by even non-native speakers'. Of course, if an event requires a local speaker to speak in a native language, this has obvious cultural and lingual benefits.
The effect of listening to Obama's speeches is said to have a similar effect on the listener as listening to music, as he is calming to listen to. This is a prime example of inspirational speakers delivering more than what they orignially set out to do. Motivational speakers can do more than just inspire people to do their job. Speak to the London Speaker Bureau for information on the perfect speaker for your next event.
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Latest Events
It's a busy time for the London Speaker Bureau: they are helping and managing many events worldwide! Here are just some of the most recent ones:
The Future of the Water Industry (for Global Water Intelligence) - Ian Goldin developed a presentation to suit the industry's audience, impressing everyone at the event. Even though he was speaking to an audience made up of industry professionals, he was able to speak to them without showing any sign of lack of industry knowledge. He has researched the topic fully, and because he was not from this particular industry, he was able to apply an objective view than anyone in the audience, exceeding their expectations by far.
The Middle East (for BIR) - Rami Khouri attended a General Assembly, speaking about his own analysis of the Middle East situation from his own experience. All the audience members were impressed with how much he knew and how well he conveyed his knowledge.
Action, Strategy and Change (for Richmond Events) - Sir Gerry Robinson delivered a speech for Richmond Events, having previously been a CEO and currently presenting "Gerry Robinson's Car Crash", a television series in which he researches the car industry in Britain.
Check out more of our speakers at our main website, such as Harnish McRae.
The Future of the Water Industry (for Global Water Intelligence) - Ian Goldin developed a presentation to suit the industry's audience, impressing everyone at the event. Even though he was speaking to an audience made up of industry professionals, he was able to speak to them without showing any sign of lack of industry knowledge. He has researched the topic fully, and because he was not from this particular industry, he was able to apply an objective view than anyone in the audience, exceeding their expectations by far.
The Middle East (for BIR) - Rami Khouri attended a General Assembly, speaking about his own analysis of the Middle East situation from his own experience. All the audience members were impressed with how much he knew and how well he conveyed his knowledge.
Action, Strategy and Change (for Richmond Events) - Sir Gerry Robinson delivered a speech for Richmond Events, having previously been a CEO and currently presenting "Gerry Robinson's Car Crash", a television series in which he researches the car industry in Britain.
Check out more of our speakers at our main website, such as Harnish McRae.
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