英语演讲稿实际上属于特殊的说明文或议论文，其基本组成成分是:
(1)开始时对听众的称呼语
最常用的是Ladies and gentlemen,也可视不同情况选用Fellow student Mr Chairman,Honorable Judges(评委)等等。
(2)提出论题
由于演讲时间限制，必须开门见山，提出论题。提出论题的方法多种多样，但最生动，最能引起注意的是用举例法。
比如:你要谈遵守交通规则的话题，你可以从举一系列有关车辆、 车祸等的数据开始。
(3)论证
对提出的论题，不可主观地妄下结论，而要进行客观的论证。这是演讲中最需要下功夫的部分。关键是要把道理讲清楚。常见的论证方法有举例法、因果法、对比法等
(4)结论
结论要简明扼要，以给听众留下深刻印象。
(5)结尾
结尾要简洁，不要拉拉扯扯，说个没完。特别是不要受汉语影响，说些类似“准备不足，请谅解”，“请批评指正”这样的废话。最普通的结尾就是: Thank you very muchfor your attention。
英语即兴演讲技巧
一、 演讲词的结构:
(一)、开场白:
1、吸引听众的注意—用简单的肢体动作或声音变化等，都可以达到效果。当然，这些动作须与主体有关连才好。
2、用最简单的抛出你要说的主题。(切入主题直接)
(二)、内容:
因为时间有限，不论是正反答案的问题或叙述式的即兴演讲，你只能限用一个论点就可以了，但要用一到三个理由或支持性的资料去支持你的论点。
(三)、结语:
最后用简述内容中已说过的话，并强调你的观点作为结论，再用微笑点头以结束演讲。
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today, I stand before you to talk about the most courageous person I have ever known. This person is not a celebrity or a famous figure, but an ordinary individual who has shown extraordinary bravery in the face of adversity. Their courage is not measured by physical strength or daring feats, but by their unwavering determination to stand up for what is right, even when it is unpopular or risky. This person has faced countless challenges and obstacles, but they have never wavered in their commitment to justice and equality. Their courage inspires me and reminds me that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it. This person is a true hero, and their story serves as a reminder that each of us has the power to make a difference in the world. Thank you.
