{"id":30061,"date":"2026-10-28T09:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.oratrics.com\/?p=30061"},"modified":"2026-10-28T11:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:15:12","slug":"welcome-speech-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oratrics.com\/blogs\/public-speaking\/welcome-speech-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Speech in English: 15+ Samples for School, College, Events &amp; Annual Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30061\" class=\"elementor elementor-30061\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6d7a2b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6d7a2b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80cf98c\" data-id=\"80cf98c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c7c480\" data-id=\"5c7c480\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3f7ac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3f7ac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome Speech in English: 15+ Samples for School, College, Events &amp; Annual Day\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d37f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d37f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing in front of an audience and greeting everyone with confidence is a skill that helps in school, college and professional life. A good welcome speech in English sets the mood of the whole programme, makes guests feel respected and gives the speaker a strong start. Many people feel nervous because they do not know what to say or how to say it. This guide solves that problem. 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It is usually the first thing people hear, so it creates the first impression of the event.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good opening speech does three things. It makes people feel comfortable, it introduces the occasion and it prepares the audience to listen. It does not have to be long. In most cases, one to three minutes is enough.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05c6894\" data-id=\"05c6894\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a64833 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a64833\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7153147\" data-id=\"7153147\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-786b592\" data-id=\"786b592\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c97b36c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c97b36c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Write a Welcome Speech in English (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adf5318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adf5318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering how to write a welcome speech in English, follow these six easy steps. They work for any type of event.<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Know your audience.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Are you speaking to young students, parents, teachers or senior officials? Choose your words and tone to suit them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Begin with a greeting.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start with &#8220;Good morning&#8221; or &#8220;Good evening&#8221; followed by the names of the main guests in order of rank, such as the chief guest, principal, teachers and students.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State the occasion.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Say clearly why everyone has gathered, for example the annual day, a sports meet or a seminar.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add a warm line or a short thought.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A quote, a small fact about the school or a kind remark makes the speech feel personal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thank the audience.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Show gratitude to the guests for taking time to attend.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>End with a smile and an invitation.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Close by wishing everyone an enjoyable programme and hand over to the next speaker or the host.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b>A quick structure to remember:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Greeting \u2192 Purpose \u2192 Warm words \u2192 Thanks \u2192 Closing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47dba50\" data-id=\"47dba50\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d208e5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d208e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2adddb\" data-id=\"b2adddb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84cb4c1\" data-id=\"84cb4c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb96794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb96794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Useful Phrases for Opening and Closing\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-801da2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"801da2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Opening lines you can use:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A very good morning to everyone present here.&#8221;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;It is my privilege to welcome you all to&#8230;&#8221;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;On behalf of [School Name], I extend a warm welcome to&#8230;&#8221;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We are honoured to have you with us today.&#8221;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Closing lines you can use:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Thank you for your kind presence. I hope you enjoy the programme.&#8221;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Once again, a warm welcome to all. Let the celebration begin.&#8221;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Let us now begin the programme with your kind support and good wishes.&#8221;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2d4ec6\" data-id=\"e2d4ec6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6aeeba elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6aeeba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-049cdc6\" data-id=\"049cdc6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60ad8ed\" data-id=\"60ad8ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a623b72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a623b72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Short Welcome Speech in English for a School Assembly\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f4186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9f4186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These short samples are perfect for morning assemblies and class programmes, where time is limited and students need simple words.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 1: Morning Assembly Welcome (Very Short)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. I am happy to welcome you all to today&#8217;s assembly. A good morning is the start of a good day, so let us begin with a smile and a positive mind. Today, we will have a prayer, the thought for the day and the news. I request everyone to listen quietly and enjoy the assembly. Thank you.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 2: Welcome Speech for Class 1 to 5 Students<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, everyone. My name is Aarav, and I am very happy to welcome you all to our assembly. Today is a special day because our Class 4 students will present a short play. I hope you will enjoy it and clap for them. Thank you for listening so nicely.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 3: Welcome to a New Academic Year<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected principal, teachers and dear students. On behalf of the school, I warmly welcome you all to a brand-new academic year. A new year brings new books, new friends and new dreams. Let us promise to work hard, respect our teachers and be kind to each other. I wish everyone a wonderful and successful year ahead. Thank you.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 4: Welcome Speech for New Students (By a Teacher)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear children, welcome to our school family. Today is your first step into a new world of learning. You may feel a little nervous, but please remember that every teacher here is your friend. Ask questions, make friends and enjoy every day. We promise to help you learn and grow. Once again, welcome, and I wish you a happy school life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05b3f3f\" data-id=\"05b3f3f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14dc71c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14dc71c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4e7f96\" data-id=\"d4e7f96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ed9c51\" data-id=\"5ed9c51\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d795b3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d795b3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome Speech for Annual Day and School Functions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b05312 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b05312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual day is one of the biggest events in a school, so the welcome speech should sound proud and cheerful.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 5: Annual Day Welcome Speech (Student)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good evening, respected chief guest, our beloved principal, teachers, parents and my dear friends. It is my great honour to welcome you all to the Annual Day celebration of [School Name]. This evening is the result of months of hard work by our students and teachers. You will see music, dance and drama that show the talent hidden in our children. We are thankful to our parents for their constant support. I request you to enjoy the programme and encourage our young performers with your applause. Thank you.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 6: Annual Day Welcome Speech (Principal&#8217;s Short Version)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respected chief guest, parents, teachers and dear students, a very warm welcome to our Annual Day. Every year, this event reminds us that education is not only about books but also about creativity, teamwork and confidence. Today, our students are ready to show you what they have learned. I thank everyone for being here and wish all participants the very best. Please enjoy the evening.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 7: Sports Day Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected chief guest, principal, teachers and dear athletes. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our Annual Sports Day. Sports teach us discipline, teamwork and the spirit of never giving up. Winning is wonderful, but taking part with honesty is even more important. I wish all the houses good luck and a fair, joyful competition. Let the games begin.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 8: Teachers&#8217; Day Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected teachers and my dear classmates. Today we have gathered to celebrate Teachers&#8217; Day and to say thank you to the people who guide us every day. Our teachers teach us not just lessons but also values like honesty and respect. We are lucky to learn from you. On behalf of all students, I warmly welcome you and wish you a day full of happiness.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 9: Republic Day or Independence Day Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected principal, teachers and dear students. I warmly welcome you all to our Independence Day celebration. This day reminds us of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters. It is our duty to respect our nation, follow the law and work hard to make our country proud. Let us celebrate this day with joy and gratitude. Thank you, and Jai Hind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5aa2e87\" data-id=\"5aa2e87\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d84dea3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d84dea3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5205af5\" data-id=\"5205af5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5745c36\" data-id=\"5745c36\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-578ea64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"578ea64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Formal Welcome Speech in English for Guests<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6f2f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d6f2f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal events need polite and respectful language. Keep sentences clear, use proper titles and avoid jokes that may not suit the occasion. Here are samples of a formal welcome speech in English for guests.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 10: Welcoming the Chief Guest<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respected chief guest, honourable principal, esteemed faculty members, parents and dear students. It is a matter of great pride and pleasure for us to welcome our chief guest, [Name], on this special occasion. Despite a very busy schedule, you have kindly taken out time to be with us, and we are deeply grateful. Your achievements are a source of inspiration for our students. We request you to share your valuable thoughts with us. Once again, a hearty welcome, sir\/madam.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 11: Welcoming a New Principal<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respected [Name], teachers and students. On behalf of the entire school family, I extend a heartfelt welcome to our new principal. We believe that your guidance and experience will take our school to new heights. We assure you of our full cooperation and best efforts. We look forward to a bright and successful journey together. Welcome to our school.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 12: Parent-Teacher Meeting Welcome<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected parents. Thank you for coming today. This meeting is a chance for us to discuss your child&#8217;s progress, strengths and areas where we can help. Parents and teachers are partners in a child&#8217;s growth, and your support makes our work easier. Please feel free to ask questions and share your suggestions. We welcome you warmly and hope for a useful discussion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad0487d\" data-id=\"ad0487d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d7229d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d7229d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0837262\" data-id=\"0837262\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b366f5\" data-id=\"1b366f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-073e479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"073e479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome Address in English Examples for College and Professional Events\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1703f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c1703f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College and workplace events allow a slightly more mature tone, but simple words still work best. Here are some welcome address in English examples that you can adapt.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 13: College Freshers&#8217; Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected principal, professors and my dear juniors. On behalf of the senior batch, I welcome you to [College Name]. College life will give you friendships, challenges and memories that last forever. Do not be afraid to ask for help, join clubs and try new things. We were once in your place, and we promise to guide you. Enjoy your freshers&#8217; party, and welcome to the family.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 14: College Annual Fest Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good evening, honourable guests, faculty members and fellow students. It is my privilege to welcome you to [Fest Name], the annual cultural festival of our college. For the next few days, our campus will be full of music, art, competitions and laughter. I thank our sponsors, volunteers and teachers for their hard work. Let us celebrate talent and togetherness. Thank you, and let the fest begin.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 15: Seminar or Workshop Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, respected speakers, delegates and participants. I am delighted to welcome you to today&#8217;s seminar on [Topic]. The aim of this session is to share knowledge, discuss new ideas and learn from experts. We are grateful to our guest speakers for their time. I encourage everyone to participate actively and ask questions. Thank you, and I wish you a productive session.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 16: Corporate Event or Conference Welcome Speech<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of [Company Name], I am pleased to welcome you to our annual conference. Thank you to our clients, partners and team members for joining us. Today&#8217;s sessions will focus on innovation, teamwork and future plans. We hope you will find the discussions useful and the networking enjoyable. Please make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the day.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sample 17: Science Exhibition or Cultural Programme (By the Host)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good morning, esteemed guests, parents and dear friends. Welcome to our Science Exhibition. Our students have worked very hard to build models that explain how the world works. Each project shows curiosity and creativity. Please visit every stall, ask questions and encourage our young scientists. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the exhibition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0672d6b\" data-id=\"0672d6b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fecb041 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fecb041\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0da3d8e\" data-id=\"0da3d8e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df32e50\" data-id=\"df32e50\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59a5b57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59a5b57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips to Deliver a Welcome Speech with Confidence\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0046506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0046506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a good speech is only half the job. How you speak it matters just as much. These practical tips come from common classroom and stage practice.<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practise aloud.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read your speech at least five times in front of a mirror or a family member.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep it short.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most events need a speech of one to three minutes. Long speeches make the audience lose interest.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speak slowly and clearly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nervous speakers often rush. Take short pauses between sentences.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make eye contact.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look at different parts of the audience instead of staring at your paper.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smile.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A smile makes you look confident and makes the audience feel welcome.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stand straight and use a calm voice.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Good posture helps you breathe properly and sound steady.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name guests correctly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check the spelling and pronunciation of names and titles before the event.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep notes handy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A small card with key points is better than a long paragraph you may forget.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f09ecbe\" data-id=\"f09ecbe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3eec76d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3eec76d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a098116\" data-id=\"a098116\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed59bfc\" data-id=\"ed59bfc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784dc6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"784dc6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4728e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4728e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetting to greet the chief guest or principal first.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using difficult words that you cannot pronounce well.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking for too long and delaying the programme.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading the speech without looking up.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making jokes that could offend someone.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copying a speech word for word without changing the names and details. Always personalise it.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e6518f\" data-id=\"4e6518f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5fe9dd elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5fe9dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e6649a\" data-id=\"8e6649a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfb2eb5\" data-id=\"cfb2eb5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd4a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dd4a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec0ba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aec0ba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warm opening can make any event feel special. With a simple structure, polite words and a little practice, anyone can deliver a confident speech. Use the samples above as a starting point, change the names and details, and add one personal line that comes from your heart. Remember to keep it short, smile and speak clearly. When the audience feels welcomed, the rest of the programme becomes a joy for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-606ea60\" data-id=\"606ea60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c83049d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c83049d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8680b46\" data-id=\"8680b46\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e474865\" data-id=\"e474865\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-928ce20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"928ce20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a9c173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"9a9c173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1621\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1621\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long should a welcome speech be?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1621\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1621\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For school assemblies, 30 seconds to one minute is enough. For annual days and formal events, aim for two to three minutes.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1622\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1622\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I start a welcome speech?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1622\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1622\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin with a polite greeting such as &#8220;Good morning&#8221; or &#8220;Good evening&#8221;, followed by the names of the main guests and a warm line welcoming everyone.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1623\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1623\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who should be named first in a welcome speech?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1623\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1623\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name the chief guest first, then the principal or head of the institution, followed by teachers or faculty, parents and students.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1624\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1624\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I use a quote in my speech?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1624\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1624\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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