Speech Topics

First Stage

In this first stage of selection, participants should deliver a speech on “What do I know about Indonesian tourism – Yang aku tahu tentang wisata Indonesia” (Category 1) and “What is so interesting and special about Indonesia culture – Daya tarik budaya Indonesia bagiku” (Category 2).

 

Final Stage

In the final round, finalists should perform their speech for 5-8 minutes followed by questions from the judges. The topics of the speech for the final round might be chosen by the finalists from the listed topics below.

a. Alternative Topics for Category 1 (Year 10-12 student)

1) As an Australian student, what is the most interesting point from Indonesian culture? And in your opinion, how is that interesting point you mention can be used to attract Australians coming to Indonesia?

(Sebagai pelajar Australia, apa yang paling menarik dari budaya Indonesia? Dan menurut Anda, bagaimana daya tarik budaya Indonesia tersebut dapat membuat orang Australia berwisata ke Indonesia?)

2) As an Australian student, what makes it interesting to learn foreign languages? And in your opinion, what makes Australian students interested in learning Indonesian language at school?

(Sebagai pelajar Australia, apa yang dapat mendorong pelajar Australia tertarik untuk mempelajari bahasa Indonesia di sekolah? Dan menurut Anda, apa menjadi daya tarik khas bahasa Indonesia untuk dipelajari di sekolah?)

 

b. Alternative Topics for Category 2 (University student)

1) What is the most influential factor that affects the decreasing interests of Australian students in learning Indonesian? What should be done by the Indonesian Government to overcome the problem?

(Faktor apa yang berperan paling besar dalam penurunan minat pelajar Australia dalam mempelajari bahasa Indonesia? Apa yang dapat dilakukan Pemerintah Indonesia dan Australia untuk mengatasi masalah ini?)

2) If you were assigned as the officer who is responsible for Indonesian tourism development, what strategy should you choose and implement in order to induce the students’ participation? And why?

(Seandainya kamu adalah pejabat yang bertanggung jawab dalam pengembangan pariwisata di Indonesia, strategi apakah yang kamu ambil untuk mendorong minat wisatawan Australia mengunjungi obyek wisata di Indonesia?)