Remember you’re writing a speech, not an essay. People will hear the speech, not read it. The more conversational you can make it sound, the better. So try these tips: Use short sentences. It’s better to write two simple sentences than one long, complicated sentence. Use contractions. Say “I’m” instead of “I am” “we’re” instead of “we are.” Don’t use big words that you wouldn’t use when talking to someone. You don’t have to follow all the rules of written English grammar. Your English teacher might be horrified, but people don’t always talk in complete sentences with verbs and nouns. So try to write like people talk. Always read your speech aloud while you’re writing it. You’ll hear right away if you sound like a book or a real person talking!