Greenfield Talks

The Greenfield Talks competition is a Vietnamese public speaking arena for students in Grades 6–11, organized to encourage students to practice and develop their Vietnamese language proficiency while building their ability to present their perspectives convincingly and inspiringly in front of an audience.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, Greenfield Talks is back, opening doors for the next generation of "orators" to express themselves. Season 4 of this academic arena brings age-appropriate, relatable topics that give students the opportunity to showcase their presentation talents, critical thinking skills, and in-depth language ability through public speaking.

CONTEST RULES

1. PRELIMINARY ROUND

• Schedule:
• September: Grade 9 (Friday, Sep 18)
• October: Grade 7 (Thursday, Oct 22), Grade 6 (Friday, Oct 23), Grade 8 (Wednesday, Oct 21)
• November: Grade 11 (Tuesday, Nov 10), Grade 10 (Wednesday, Nov 11)
• Presentation Duration: 5–7 minutes per group (Secondary/Middle School: 5 minutes/team; High School: 7 minutes/team)
• Objective: Select the 10 most outstanding speakers per division to compete in the Grand Final.

2. GRAND FINAL

• Schedule:
• Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026: Periods 1–3 (Grades 8 & 9); Periods 6–8 (Grades 6 & 7)
• Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026: Periods 1–3 (Grades 10 & 11)
• Format: Finalists deliver their speeches in front of the Panel of Judges and invited guests.
• Participants: 10 finalists per division.
• Presentation Duration: 7 minutes per student.

PRIZE STRUCTURE

(Applied per Division)

• 1 First Prize
• 2 Second Prizes
• 3 Third Prizes
• 4 Consolation Prizes

We believe that with the guidance of experienced public speaking coaches and high-achieving alumni from previous seasons, this year's contestants will acquire valuable professional skills and step onto the stage with total confidence!