For Bangladeshi Students For International Students

Grammar is one of the most important parts in case learning any language. It helps to understand any language more clearly, and professionally in the case of speaking as well as writing. To make the skill more profitable, it needs to be practiced more and more. It also needs to give time effort towards it. The more you practice and learn, and memorize about it, the more you will be able to do well in this area.

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General Rules

1. The participants will be provided with a time and date slot; other important information that needs to be required for this segment will be shown on the Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League website.
2. There will be a few sentences given and according to the rules that you have studied the grammar (like-Prepositions, Transformation, Punctuation, Articles, Tense etc.), and You will have to answer them on your own. Also, you can answer one question once at a time. You will be given options besides the given question, and you will have to answer the correct one among them.
3. For this, you will be given enough time to finish them and submit them, so you need to finish them at the accurate given time.

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Marks Distribution

Correctness: 100%

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time at our own divisional venue.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi- final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• J - Junior (Class 7/ Grade 7/ Year 7 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• S - Secondary (O level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version).

Debaters are required to have certain skills, such as critical thinking, arguing, and logical consistency. Apart from having those skills, strategies are also essential to win the debate competition. Here you will gain those skills through experience and by clashing with others in the debate field. So, to hone yourself for a better tomorrow, don't let this opportunity slide.

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General Rules

1. The participants will be given half an hour to prepare and collect any necessary information that they feel will be needed for their arguments
2. Traditional Debate system will be followed.
3. During the divisional rounds, the students will debate their respective topics in their divisional venue.
4. During the semi-final and final rounds, they will debate their respective topics at the North South University campus.
5. Any announcements and extra information will be provided by volunteers and invigilators
6. The decisions made by the judges are final and cannot be changed.

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Marks Distribution

Total: 100%
Delivery: 10%,
Counter: 40%,
Logic: 30%,
Content: 20%

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Completition Details

Parliamentary
British Parliamentary

Each team consists of three people. The topic will be released one day earlier before the debate; students will form a group of three people. All the participants must turn their cameras on during the competition.

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• S - Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version).
• HS - Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version).

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Sample for debate

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0iua0r0KQ

Debaters are required to have certain skills such as critical thinking, arguing, and logical consistency. Strategies are also essential to win the competition. You will gain those skills and be an expert in the Debate field. Prepare yourself for the challenge.

General Rules

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1. The participants will be given half an hour to prepare and collect any necessary information that they feel will be needed for their arguments.
2. All the participants will be provided with a Google Classroom code.
3. All the instructions, announcements and updates will be posted on Google Classroom.
4. Must turn on their cameras.
5. Strong internet connection and backup mobile data are advised for submission in due time.
6. The participants will be using the British Parliamentary System throughout the competition
7. Each team will consist of 3 members.
8. During the divisional rounds, the students will debate about their respective topics in their divisional venue.
9. Any announcements and extra information will be provided by volunteers and invigilators
10. All the participants will be called a maximum of 3 times before their turn. Failure to respond will be considered as a walk-out
11. The decisions made by the judges are final and cannot be changed.
12. Marks Distribution:
    Total: 100%
    Delivery: 10%
    Counter: 40%
    Logic: 30%,
    Content: 20%

Competition Details

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Parliamentary
British Parliamentary
Each team consists of three people. The topic will be released one day earlier before the debate; students will form a group of three people. All the participants must turn their cameras on during the competition. A strong internet connection is mandatory.

Eligibility

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• J – Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

Rounds

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1. Selection Round: The registered participants will participate in the selection round according to our given date and scheduled time.
2. Final Round: The selected participants from the selection round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

Sample for debate

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0iua0r0KQ

It is not as simple as it seems to deliver a drama over the radio. Because the audience must visualize the story, you must deliver the drama with skill, utilizing the appropriate tones, voices, and other audio components. You will have to express your emotions via your voice and capture the feelings of the audience through your story in this sector. Join us in this field and tell us about your drama!

General Rules

1. Participants will be asked to write a story based on a theme. Students will be given a theme and asked to come up with a script for a play. The topic will be given on the day of the competition.
2. After they come up with their script, they will present the drama.
3. Each team consists of 3 people and may only present once.
4. Team members’ names and roles should be written clearly on the script. (please write clearly who is the Person in Charge (PIC) in each team).
5. After the performance, your drama will be assessed by the judging panel, and you can only proceed to the final round if your entry is chosen as one of the winnings or shortlisted entries.
6. All judges' decisions and results inside the result slips and ballots are considered as the final decision.
7. All works must be original from the creator and have not been previously published anywhere, nor have they been winners in other competitions. If the committee finds out otherwise, the participant will be disqualified.
8. Topics may not contain violence, pornography, and racism. Otherwise, judges may (in their discretion) deduct 3 points from the total average of judge's scoring in one round for every violation of rules.
9. Judges may also disqualify a participant for gross misconduct or ineligibility. The committee will have the right to publicize participants' stories to all LL21 Publication Platforms/ English matters 2021. Please make sure your contact details are correctly registered on the online registration form.
10. Participants who pass to the final round will be announced on the website.
11. The decisions of the judging panel are final.
12. Mobile, laptops, or any kinds of electrical devices are strongly forbidden to use during competition.
13. On the divisional round, the topic will be given three days before the completion. The semi-final topic will be given one day before the compilation, and the final topic will be given one hour before the competition.
14. Marks Distribution :Total: 100% (Script writing (plot): 50% ((i) Grammar 10% (ii) Plot 20% (iii) Context 20%), Presenting drama:50% ((i) Delivery 20% (ii) Expression 15% (iii) Creating dramatic situation 15%))

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Eligibility

• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time at your divisional venue.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Sample

• https://study.com/academy/lesson/modern-drama-definition-examples.html

It is not as simple as it seems to deliver a drama over the radio. Because the audience must visualize the story, you must deliver the drama with skill, utilizing the appropriate tones, voices, and other audio components. You will have to express your emotions via your voice and capture the feelings of the audience through your story in this sector. Join us in this field and tell us about your drama!

General Rules

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1. Participants will be asked to write a story based on a theme. Students will be given a theme and asked to come up with a script for a play. The topic will be given on the day of the competition.
2. All the participants will be provided with a Google Classroom code.
3. All the instructions, announcements, and updates will be posted on Google Classroom.
4. Strong internet connection and backup mobile data are advised for submission in due time.
5. After they come up with their script, they will present the drama.
6. Each team consists of 3 people and may only present once.
7. Team members' names and roles should be written clearly on the script. (Please write clearly who is the Person in Charge (PIC) in each team).
8. After the performance, your drama will be assessed by the judging panel, and you can only proceed to the final round if your entry is chosen as one of the winnings or shortlisted entries.
9. All judges' decisions and results inside the result slips and ballots are considered as the final decision.
10. All works must be original from the creator and have not been previously published anywhere, nor have they been winners in other competitions. If the committee finds out otherwise, the participant will be disqualified.
11. Topics may not contain violence, pornography, and racism. Otherwise, judges may (in their discretion) deduct 3 points from the total average of the judge's scoring in one round for every violation of rules.
12. Judges may also disqualify a participant for gross misconduct or ineligibility. The committee will have the right to publicize participants' stories to all LL21 Publication Platforms/ English matters 2022. Please make sure your contact details are correctly registered on the online registration form.
13. Participants who pass to the final round will be announced on the website.
14. The decisions of the judging panel are final.
15. Marks Distribution:
    Total: 100% (Script writing (plot): 50% ((i) Grammar 10% (ii) Plot 20% (iii) Context 20%), Presenting drama:50% ((i) Delivery 20% (ii) Expression 15% (iii) Creating dramatic situation 15%))

* With the format name of the file as:
* THE LL 2021 – [FULL NAME] - [INSTITUTION]
** Please make sure that the FULL NAME and INSTITUTION in the subject MATCH with the one used for registration.
* After the submission, your drama will be assessed by the judging panel, and you can only proceed to the final round if your entry is chosen as one of the winnings or shortlisted entries. The committees have the right to publish your entries to all LL21 publication platforms.

Below are the requirements for the Radio Drama submission:
* All submission files must be both spoken and written in English with the following format standardization:

* Audio drama: * The length should be a maximum of 10-12 minutes. * The file should be in the .mp3 format.

Script:

• Font size: 12pt
• Font style: Times New Roman
• 2 spacing with paragraph indents
• 2.54 cm margins (top, bottom, left, and right)
• Preferable file format for the submission would be (.doc) or (.docx).
• Each team consists of 3 people and may only submit once. If a team submits more than once, then the submission that will be assessed by the judges is the first submission.

The script must include a cover page with the following information:

• Title of the drama.
• Team members' names and roles (please write clearly who is the Person in Charge (PIC) in each team).
• Institution Name.
• Participants' identities will not be exposed to the judges before they read and assess the document and file to make sure the assessment is objective.

Eligibility

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• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

Rounds

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• Selection Round: The registered participants will participate in the selection round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the selection round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

Sample

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https://study.com/academy/lesson/modern-drama-definition-examples.html

General Rules

1. Students will be given one or two themes, and then they will write their own poems following the patterns of Haiku and Naani.
2. For more information, go to: https://owlcation.com/humanities/10-Types-of-Short-Poetic-Forms.
3. Students will be given an hour to compose the poem and prepare for recitation.
4. Students will recite their poem in front of the judges and will be evaluated based on their composition and its recitation.
5. On the specific round, volunteers and invigilators will provide any other necessary instructions, announcements, and updates.
6. Strict proctoring of the segment will be done, and participants will be penalized on the grounds of any unethical means during the competition.
7. Participants are strongly advised to bring their own stationery supplies. They will be provided with an answering script only.
8. The best three poems will be published in the 'English Matters- 13th edition’ Magazine.
9. Mobile, laptops, or any kinds of electrical devices are strongly forbidden to use during competition.
10. Divisional selection round will be held in a particular division, and Semi-final, Final rounds will be held on NSU premises.
11. Marks distribution: Poem writing: 50%. Poem recitation: 30%. Authenticity: 10%. Creativity: 10%.

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Eligibility

• J –Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time. The theme for poem writing and recitation will be provided one day before the divisional selection round. They will recite the poem at their respective schools/colleges/universities.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time. The theme for poem writing and recitation will be provided 1 hour before the semi-final round. They will recite the poem at the NSU campus.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time. The theme for poem writing and recitation will be provided 1 hour before the final round. They will recite the poem at the NSU campus.

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Sample for poem writing and recitation:

• Poem writing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQQmv38Xgt0
• Poem recitation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnXY5-DJdd0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejo3p5ywiE0

Words written beautifully have the power to mesmerize others, and such captivating handwriting is art. To maintain such an excellent skill, extraordinary technique that includes control of the writing characters, lines and shapes are essential. It also needs ample time and opportunities to develop to challenge yourself and your growth. Come and join us in the Hand Writing field! Show off the talent you possess and earn rewards for your hard work.

General Rules

1. The participants will be provided with a time and date slot, and all other necessary information will be shown on the Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League website.
2. A few lines, a certain passage or descriptive content, will be provided just before the beginning of the competition for you to copy with your handwriting.
3. You will be given a specific time and must finish and submit your writing on time.

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Marks distribution

Total:100%
Clarity: 20%
Style: 40%
Smoothness: 20%
Accuracy of the writing piece 20%.

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time at their divisional venue.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• K- Kid (Class 1/ Grade 1 to Class 2/ Grade 2 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• E- Elementary (Class 3/ Grade 3 to Class 4/ Grade 4 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• P- Primary (Class 5/ Grade 5 to Class 6/ Grade 6 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).

The platform of Spelling bees helps to promote the literacy knowledge of children. It provides children with a path to work towards positive goals, and helps to nurture a strong mindset. Spelling Bee is a competition that not only needs preparation and hard work but also sharpens one’s wit. It is a great opportunity to strengthen yourself, display your knowledge and learn more.

General Rules

1. The participants will be provided with a time, date slot, and all other necessary information will be shown on the Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League website.
2. Each participant will be given a specific time to spell each word.
3. Each participant will be assigned under a particular group for the divisional round and positioned accordingly in that group.
4. A group with all the participants will be called to spell by their standing positions, until someone makes a mistake and gets eliminated.
5. This will continue until only one participant is left from each group.
6. The remaining participant will battle through their skill, and those selected will move on to the semi-final and final rounds.
7. For Semi-final and final rounds, there will be no groups; rather, participants will be given a number and positioned their numbers accordingly.
8. The participants will be given words to spell until someone mistakes and gets eliminated.
9. Participants are allowed to question the origin or the definition of words and can request the pronouncer to say the word again.

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Marks distribution

Total:100%
Clarity: 20%
Correctness: 60%
Speed: 20%

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time at own divisional venue.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• K- Kid (Class 1/ Grade 1 to Class 2/ Grade 2 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• E- Elementary (Class 3/ Grade 3 to Class 4/ Grade 4 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• P- Primary (Class 5/ Grade 5 to Class 6/ Grade 6 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).

In this segment, the participant needs to act out or perform character(s) in a time limit.

General Rules

1. Character, content, the subject may be given to the individuals earlier than the beginning time in order that they may be organized to take part and compete withinside the opposition withinside the genuine given time.
2. Participants must prepare their own customs and any other necessary items they might need to play the part before the competition.
3. Participants should understand a way to play their components because if they are able to express it well, the target market will even get what the speaker desires to say.
4. Participants need to deliver few dialogues according to the character. 5. Participants must know how to play characters irrespective of gender. 6. The most important reason is to play the roles well, for the individuals.
5. While taking part inside the league, each player ought to observe and follow the policies with honesty.

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Marks Distribution

Total:100%
Props and Costume: 10%
Presentation : 30%,
Expression: 10%,
Language: 10%
Character Achievement 40%

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Eligibility

• J-Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS - Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time at own divisional venue.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi- final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

Here participants will have a wonderful opportunity to show off their presentation potential and skills required to be an effective anchorperson. It requires excellent verbal, written, improvisational, and interviewing skills. Adding to that are qualities of persistence, objectivity, physical stamina, being a team player, having a professional air, and a good grasp of current social media.

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General Rules

1. Only Tertiary level students are allowed to participate in this segment.
2. Every participant must be present on time at the competition venue.
3. Each participant will receive a confirmation email one day before the competition.
4. Participants must join the workshop to learn tips and tricks from the judges.
5. Several workshop videos will be posted on the Language League website.
6. Some workshops will be held in your institute or any other institute in your division.
7. During the competition, candidates must not be allowed to go outside.
8. The authority will excuse emergency cases.
9. Before every round starts, a roll call will be made, and all the participants will be called.
10. If participants experience problems like coming late/health issues/other issues, they can contact the Committees to inform them of this problem.
11. No dress code is mandatory, but formal and standard attire will be preferred.
12. Mobile, laptops, or any kind of electrical devices are strongly forbidden to use during competition.

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Marks Distribution

30% for writing,
70% for presentation

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Performance Time

• Each candidate will have 5 minutes to present the news.
• If a participant exceeds the performing time given, he/ she will be counted as an invalid performer.
• The timekeeper will provide warning signals to the participants.

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time. The situation/ theme/ topic for news casting will be provided one day before the divisional selection round.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time. The situation for news casting will be provided 1 hour before the semi-final round. They will present the news on the spot at North South University's campus.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time. The situation for news casting will be provided 1 hour before the final round. They will present the news on the spot at North South University's campus.

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Detailed rules for Divisional round

1. We only accept hard copies of news.
2. For your divisional round, your scripts must be ready.
3. Participants must deliver one hard copy news, and they need to recompose the articles into a presentable script. Then participants need to perform the news like a professional news anchor.
4. According to the division, the date will be announced.
5. Participants need to record themselves to perform the news reading in front of the camera.
6. The maximum length of the video has to be 5 minutes long.
7. The video may not be edited in any way.

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Detailed rules for Semi-final

1. The Semifinal round will be held on NSU premises.
2. In this round, participants will be given a challenge or a topic by the judges.
3. Meanwhile, they should also build a comfortable and conducive atmosphere during their performance.
4. Otherwise, everything will remain the same as Divisional Round timing and the other things.

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Final

1. The final round will be held on NSU premises
2. Those who will be the winner of the semi-final only will be promoted for the final round.
3. In the final round, participants are required to deliver the news like a professional news anchor.
4. Participants will be challenged to improvise and think quickly while delivering the news.
5. Participants will first do the news reading and continue by the interview
6. Scripts will be given by the judges.
7. The time slot will remain the same as the Divisional round and Semi-final Round.

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Eligibility

1. T – Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh

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Sample for newscasting

1. English newscasting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdbrDm1SrqE
2. Bangla newscasting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxEn8iRyBWQ

Wall magazine not only enhances a person's creativity but also sharpens one’s skill in working in a group. It provides a stage to showcase your creativity, communication skill and ability to grasp the core of a subject and project it precisely and beautifully. Wall Magazine competition is an opportunity to nurture your talent and make sweet memories with your team while achieving knowledge and appreciation to a great extent.

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General Rules

1. The participants will be provided with a specific theme, time and date slot and all other necessary information regarding it will be shown on the Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League website.
2. Students must present their work to the judges on the day of the competition.
3. They will make it at home.
4. Each team consists of 3 people and may only present once.
5. Team members' names and roles should be written clearly on the script especially, who is the Person in Charge (PIC) in each team should be written clearly.
6. Make sure your contact details are correctly registered on the online registration form.
7. Participants are suggested to come to the venue on time.
8. Participants can contact the organizing team if they have issues such as arriving late, having health issues, or having other difficulties.
9. All judges' decisions and results inside the result slips and ballots are considered final.
10. Participants who pass the semi-final and the final round will be announced on the website.
11. The decisions of the judging panel are final.
12. The announcement of the winners will be posted on the website.

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Marks Distribution

Total: 100%

• Presentation: 20%
  Aesthetics: 40%
  Context: 20%
  Authenticity: 20%

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time at your own divisional venue.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• J - Junior (Class 7/ Grade 7/ Year 7 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• S - Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version).

Every participant in this segment must write a short story within a limited time. The story needs to have a clear plot. Also, the language and grammar need to be standard.

General Rules

1. The short story writing segment will be held within a time limit of 1 hour.
2. All the participants will be present at their respective schools and colleges for the divisional round.
3. For the semi-final and final rounds, all the participants will be present at North South University campus.
4. Volunteers and invigilators will provide all the instructions, announcements, and updates on the day of the specific round.
5. Strict proctoring of the segment will be done, and participants will be penalized on the grounds of any unethical means during the competition.
6. Participants are strongly advised to bring their stationery supplies.
7. They will be provided with an answering script only.
8. The story must be handwritten within 500-700 words.
9. All participants must be present in the waiting room at least 30 minutes before the competition begins.
10. During the competition, candidates will not be allowed to go outside. The authority will excuse emergency cases.
11. In case of a medical emergency, participants can contact the authority to solve the issue.
12. Mobile, laptops or any electrical devices are strongly forbidden to use during competition.

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Marks distribution

• Plot: 20%
  Language and Grammar: 20%
  Authenticity: 30%
  Context: 30%

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi- final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• J - Junior (Class 7/ Grade 7/ Year 7 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• S - Secondary (O level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version).
• HS - A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version
• T - Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh

In this segment, each participant is expected to deliver a speech without any preparation and created, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment. The speaker will be provided with their topic in the form of a quotation, but the topic may also be presented as an object, proverb, one-word abstract, or one of the many alternative possibilities.

General Rules

1. The impromptu speech segment will be held within a time limit of 3 minutes.
2. Participants will be given 5 minutes to prepare the speech.
3. The topic of the speech will be given on the day of the competition for each round.
4. For the divisional round, all the participants will be present at their respective schools and colleges.
5. For semi-final and final rounds, all the participants will be present at North South University campus.
6. Volunteers and invigilators will provide all the instructions, announcements, and updates on the day of the specific round.
7. Strict proctoring of the segment will be done, and participants will be penalized on the grounds of any unethical means during the competition.
8. All participants must be in the waiting room at least 30 minutes before the competition begins.
9. During the competition, candidates will not be allowed to go outside. The authority will excuse emergency cases.
10. In case of a medical emergency, participants can contact the authority to solve the issue.
11. The topic of the speech will be given on the day of the competition.
12. Mobile, laptops, or any kind of electrical devices are strongly forbidden to use during competition.

Marks Distribution

Content: 30%
Structure: 30%
Delivery: 40%

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time at NSU premises.

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Eligibility

• J - Junior (Class 7/ Grade 7/ Year 7 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities).
• T - Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh

Debaters are required to have certain skills such as critical thinking, arguing, and logical consistency. Strategies are also important to win the game. You will gain those skills and be an expert in the Debate field. Prepare yourself for the challenge!

*the rules of the competition might change at any time*

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General Rules

1. The link for the competition will be sent to the participants via google classroom one day before the D-Day of the competition round.
2. The Debate competition will use the British Parliamentary System.
3. Each team will consist of 3 debaters.
4. Before each round starts, there will be a technical check to ensure that participants' mic and camera are functioning.
5. There will be a roll call before every round starts. All participants will be called a maximum of three times before considered as a walk-out.
6. When performing, the audio must be clear and without echo, static, or other excessive noise.
7. Only the single-camera setup is permitted; the use of multiple camera angles is prohibited.
8. The camera must be stable to prevent unwanted movement.
9. The camera must have an unobstructed, focused view of the participants.
10. Zooming in or out is prohibited when performing.
11. The participants’ facial expressions must be visible throughout the debate.
12. The camera should receive enough lighting, not too bright or dark. Make sure the lighting is pointed to the debaters, not the camera.
13. All adjudicators’ decisions and results are final.
14. Participants are highly recommended to use laptops or smartphones to prevent sudden disconnection if a blackout happens during performing.
15. Participants are highly recommended to have a backup internet connection, such as mobile data or other wifi connections.

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Completition Details

• Parliamentary
  British Parliamentary
• Team
  Each team consists of three people

The topic will be released one day earlier prior to the debate; students will form a group of three people. All the participants must turn their cameras on during the competition. A strong internet connection is mandatory.

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Eligibility

• J-Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS - Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

It's not as simple as it seems to deliver a drama over the radio. Because the audience must visualize the story, you must deliver the drama with skill, utilizing the appropriate tones, voices, and other audio components. You will have to express your emotions via your voice and capture the feelings of the audience through your story in this sector. Join us in this field and tell us about your drama!

General Rules

* Participants are asked to create an audio story based on a theme.Students will be given a theme and asked to come up with a script for a play. The topic will be given one day prior to the competition.

* Submit your team's original audio drama along with the story script through the submission link that will be available to access from now until October…., 2021.

* With the format name of the file as:

* THE LL 2021 – [FULL NAME] - [INSTITUTION]

** Please make sure that the FULL NAME and INSTITUTION in the subject MATCH with the one used for registration.

* After the submission, your drama will be assessed by the judging panel, and you can only proceed to the final round if your entry is chosen as one of the winnings or shortlisted entries. The committees have the right to publish your entries to all LL21 publication platforms.

Below are the requirements for the Radio Drama submission:

* All submission files must be both spoken and written in English with the following format standardization:

* Audio drama:
* The length should be a maximum of 10-12 minutes.
* The file should be in the .mp3 format.

Script:

• Font size: 12pt
• Font style: Times New Roman
• 2 spacing with paragraph indents
• 2.54 cm margins (top, bottom, left, and right)
• Preferable file format for the submission would be (.doc) or (.docx).
• Each team consists of 4 - 5 people and may only submit once. If a team submits more than once, then the submission that will be assessed by the judges is the first submission.

The script must include a cover page with the following information:

• Title of the drama.
• Team members’ names and roles (please write clearly who is thePerson in Charge (PIC) in each team).
• Institution Name.
• Participants’ identities will not be exposed to the judges before they read and assess the document and file to make sure the assessment is objective.

Spesific Rules:

• Participants have to submit the story by the latest October,… 2021, at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 07:00).
• All works must be original from the creator and have not been previously published anywhere, nor have they been winners in other competitions. If the committee found out otherwise, the participant will be disqualified.
• Late submission will not be tolerated.
• Topics may not contain violence, pornography, and racism. Otherwise, judges may (in their discretion) deduct 3 points from the total average of judge's scoring in one round for every violation of rules. Judges may also disqualify a participant for gross misconduct or ineligibility.
• The committee will have the right to publicize participants' stories to all LL21 Publication Platforms/ English matters 2021. The participants will receive a notification on their email if their story is chosen to be publicized by the committee. The participants may also check the website to find out whether their entry is selected for publication.
• Please make sure that your contact details are registered correctly on the online form.
• Participants are suggested to use laptops or smart phones to prevent sudden disconnect if a blackout happens during performing.

10. A Strong internet connection is mandatory.

11. Participants are suggested to have backup internet connection such as mobile data or other wifi connection.

12. Judging:

• Participants who pass to the final round will be announced on October …,2021
• The committee will contact the participants who break to final via email.
• The decisions of the judging panel are final.

13. Winner Announcement & Rewards:

• The announcement of the winners will be posted on (website link) on October….2021.
• The rewards will be transferred to the winners within 7 working days after the winner announcement.

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Eligibility

• J – Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

General Rules

1. Students will be given one or two themes, and then they will write their own poems following the patterns of Haiku and Naani. For more information, go to https://owlcation.com/humanities/10-Types-of-Short-Poetic-Forms.
2. All the participants will be provided with a Google classroom code.
3. All the instructions, announcements and updates will be posted on the Google classroom.
4. No camera or live attendance is needed for short story writing.
5. Strong internet connection and backup mobile data is advised for submission in due time.
6. Students have to submit their poems to the given link.
7. The story must be typed in Times New Roman, and Font size must be 12.
8. The best three poem will be published in the 'English Matters- 13th edition’ Magazine. This whole segment will be online.

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Eligibility

• J –Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

An outstanding handwriting skill needs extraordinary techniques that distinguish the maintenance of the writing characters, lines, and shape of the words to make it look wondrous and celestial. You can develop your these skills through joining this Hand Writing field. COME ON! Challenge yourself and show your marvellous writing skill, and prove that you are a tremendous person having an astonishing proficiency…

*The rules of the competition proficiency change any time*

General Rules

1. As this competition is online based, it will be taken through Google Classroom. All of the participants will be given a time and date slot and the Google Classroom link and code. You will get all the information through the website on time.
2. In this competition, you MUST have to keep your cameras ON.
3. You MUST have to keep your used device’s camera on point so that we can see you clearly that you actually are writing and participating in the competition honestly.
4. Your topic of Writing will be given just before the beginning of the competition.
5. It may be on any specific topic OR, it can be a free hand writing as well. [This may depend on any specific rounds]
6. You MUST finish and submit your writing ON TIME.
7. LATE SUBMISSION FILE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
8. Kindly follow this format while writing the file name in the subject part:
   The Language League 2021 – [FULL NAME] – [INSTITUTION]
   * Please make sure that the FULL NAME and INSTITUTION in the subject MATCH with the one used for registration.

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

General Rules

1. Each and every person is asked to sign up for the Google link at the proper time.
2. Character, content, the subject may be given to the individuals earlier than the beginning time in order that they may be organized to take part and compete withinside the opposition withinside the genuine given time.
3. Participants should understand a way to play their components due to the fact if they're able to expose it well then, the target market will even get what the speaker desires to say.
4. The most important reason is to play the roles well, for the individuals.
5. So, they should persist with their complete given time at the same time as at the server.
6. A robust net connection is mandatory. If there may be a hazard of a web issue, each of them ought to be organized with an alternative solution.
7. While taking part withinside the league, each player ought to take part and observe the policies with honesty

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Eligibility

• J-Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS - Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

Professional news anchors must also be able to engage with audiences with excellent written, verbal and improvisational skills. The judges will know your willingness to be the real news anchor by examining the written text, reporting the news and looking firmly on the screen. In one of Bangladesh’s renowned newscasts, challenge yourself to develop your skills!
The rules of competition might change at anytime.

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General Rules

1. Only the Tertiary level, Secondary level and higher secondary level students are invited to participate in this segment.
2. Every student must need to be joined on Google classroom, and a link will be given .
3. An email will be sent to each competitor one day before the D-Day of the competition.
4. Tips and tricks from the competition judges are strongly recommended to participate in the Coaching Clinic.
5. No additional information is guaranteed to be provided by the Committee after those sessions by participants not participating in the technical and coaching meeting
6. At least 30 minutes before the competition begins, all participants must present in the waiting room.
7. As it’s an online-based competition, a technical check will be conducted before each round begins to ensure that the microphone and camera of the participants is functional and working.
8. All Participants must show the top half of their body in the camera.
9. The audio needs to be clear and without echo, static or other excessive noise during the performance.
10. Only one camera setup is allowed; several angles of the camera are not permitted.
11. In order to avoid turbulence or other disruptions, the camera must be in a safe position. The camera needs an unimpeded, focused view of the participants.
12. Throughout the recording the entire area must be visible
13. During the competition joining Google meet or out is not allowed.
14. Before every round starts, a roll call will be made and all the participants will be called as walk-out max 3/4 times before.
15. The participants' facial expressions must be visible throughout the performance while ensuring that the camera does not show too high or dark brightness without any artificial or natural effect on the camera.
16. If participants experience technical problems like delays or disconnect from the Google Meet, they can contact the Committees to inform them of this problem.
17. There is no dress code that is mandatory.

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Performance Time

• Well, there is no time limit. Still the during the performance, each candidate will have 5minutes long.
• If a participant exceeds the performing time given, he/ she will be count as an invalid performer.
• The timekeeper shall provide warning signals to the participants.

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

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Detailed rules for Divisional round

1. We only accept the hard copies/news.
2. For your divisional round your Scripts have to be ready.
3. Participants have to deliver one hard news and they need to recompose the articles into a presentable script. And then perform the news like a professional news anchor .
4. According to the division the date will be announced.
5. Participants need to record themselves to perform the news reading in front of the camera.
6. The maximum length of the video has to be 5 minutes long.
7. The video may not be edited in any way.

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Detailed rules for Semi-final

1. In this round, participants will be given a challenge or a topic by the judge.
2. Meanwhile, they should also build a comfortable and conducive atmosphere during their performance.
3. Otherwise, everything will remain the same as Divisional Round timing and the other things.

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Final

1. Those who will be the winner of the semi-final only will be promoted for the final round.
2. In the final round, participants are required to deliver the news like a professional news anchor.
3. Participants will be challenged to improvise and think quickly while delivering the news.
4. Participants will first do the news reading and continued by the interview
5. Scripts will be given by the judges.
6. Time slot will remain the same as the Divisional round and Semi-final Round.

Based on the theme of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Students will be asked to combine pictures and texts. This may include anecdotes, short poems, sayings, proverbs, and quotations, among others. Students will give an online presentation of 3 minutes on their Wall Magazines in front of the adjudicators and might be asked questions on their magazines.

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General Rules

1. The competition’s Google meet link /classroom code will be sent one day before the D-Day of the competition round to every participant’s email.
2. All participants must present at google meet on time before the competition rounds start.
3. Before each round starts, there will be a technical check to ensure participants’ mic and camera are functional.
4. The audio must be clear and without echo, static, or other excessive noise during the performance.
5. The camera must be placed in the safe position to prevent any turbulence or other disruptions.
6. All judges’ decisions and results inside the result slips and ballots are considered final.
7. Participants are suggested to use laptops or smartphones to prevent sudden disconnect if a blackout happens during performing.
8. A Strong internet connection is mandatory.
9. Participants are suggested to have backup internet connection such as mobile data or other wifi connection.
10. Judging
    • Participants who pass to the final round will be announced.
    • The committee will contact the participants who break to final via email.
    • The decisions of the judging panel are final.
11. Winner Announcement & Rewards:
    • The announcement of the winners will be posted in website link.
    • The rewards will be transferred to the winners within 7 working days after the winner announcement.

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Round

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

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Eligibility

• J-Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS - Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

General Rules

1. The short story writing segment will be held within a time limit of 24 hours.
2. All the participants will be provided with a Google classroom code.
3. All the instructions, announcements and updates will be posted on google classroom.
4. No camera or live attendance is needed for short story writing.
5. Strong internet connection and backup mobile data are advised for submission in due time.
6. The story must be typed in Times New Roman, and the Font size must be 12.

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

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Eligibility

• For J - Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities) Age Limit (11-14 years)
• For S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version) Age Limit (15-17 years)
• For HS - Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version) Age Limit (18-20 years)
• For T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Students will be given the first few lines of stories one day before the competition. They have to complete the story within 24 hours and submit them to us. The best three stories will be published in the 'English Matters' Magazine. This whole segment will be online.

In this segment, each participant is expected to deliver a speech without any preparation and created, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment. The speaker will be provided with their topic in the form of a quotation, but the topic may also be presented as an object, proverb, one-word abstract, or one of the many alternative possibilities.

General Rules

1. Every participant will be sent the Google meeting link at least one day before the competition round via email.
2. It’s mandatory to attend the webinar to learn some tips and tricks from the competition of judges.
3. Participants who won’t attend the Technical Meeting and Webinar Session won’t be privileged to receive further information from the committee after those sessions.
4. It’s mandatory for every participant to remain present in the waiting room at least 30 minutes before the competition rounds start.
5. Before each round starts, there will be a technical check to ensure participants’ mic and camera are functional.
6. It’s mandatory for every participant to show the upper half of their body through the camera when performing
7. There will be a roll call before every round starts, and all participants will be called maximum 3 times; otherwise will automatically be considered as a walk-out.
8. It’s mandatory for the participants to remain inside the waiting room until they are called to perform.
9. The audio must be clear and without echo, static, or other excessive noise during the performance.
10. Only a single-camera setup is permitted; multiple camera angles are not allowed.
11. It must be ensured from the participant's end regarding the placement of the camera in the safe position to prevent any disruptions.
12. The camera must have an unobstructed, in-focus view of the participants.
13. The entire performing area must be visible throughout the recording.
14. Zooming in or out is not permitted when performing.
15. Facial expressions must be visible throughout the performance.
16. If the participants have technical issues such as lagging or being disconnected from the Google Meeting, participants can contact the LOs or Committees to inform them of the problem. At the same time, the judges will wait 2 minutes for the participant to reconnect and resume their performance.
17. If within a 2 minutes period the participant fails to connect then the participant will be moved to the last queue, including a deduction of ‘x’ points.
18. If the participants are disconnected while performing in their second chance and can’t reconnect within 2 minutes, participants’ performance will be nullified by the organizers.
19. Judges may (at their discretion) deduct ‘x’ points from the total score in one round for violation of rules (except for timing).
20. Judges may disqualify participants for unwanted misconduct or ineligibility.
21. All judges’ decisions and results inside the result slips and ballot will be considered as the final result.
22. Participants are suggested to use laptops or smartphones to prevent sudden disconnect if a blackout happens during a performance.
23. Participants are suggested to have a backup internet connection such as mobile data or other wifi connections.
24. Before the first day, participants will be provided with the topic via email.
25. Participants must prepare a speech based on the topic. Utilization of their own creativity to create an impressive speech is always encouraged.
26. Participants are prohibited from bringing any script/notes in the video.

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Eligibility

• J – Junior (Class 6/ Grade 6/ Year 6 to Class 8/ Grade 8/ Year 8 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version/ English Medium/ Any Medium from Any Nationalities). Age Limit (11-14 years)
• S – Secondary (O Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / Class 9 to Class 10 Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (15-17 years)
• HS – Higher Secondary (A-Level Students of English Medium from Any Nationalities / 11th and 12th Grade Students of Bengali Medium/ English Version). Age Limit (18-20 years)
• T – Tertiary (Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Different Universities in Bangladesh or Any Nationalities / Colleges affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh) Age Limit (20-27 years)

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Performance Time

The maximum time varies in each round. If a participant exceeds the performing time given, ‘x’ points will be deducted for every 10 seconds exceeding time. The maximum exceeding time will be ‘x’ minutes, if participants exceed the ‘x’ minutes overtime, participants will be disqualified.

The timekeeper shall provide warning signals to the participants by showing the remaining time via the team’s google meet’s screen.

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Rounds

• Divisional Selection Round: Participants from every division will participate in the competition according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Semi-Final Round: The selected participants from the divisional round will participate in the semi-final round according to our given date and scheduled time.
• Final Round: The selected participants from the semi-final round will participate in the final round according to our given date and scheduled time.

Rules and regulations for the eligibility

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1. People between the ages of 20 and 27 can apply
2. Participants who learn German language as a foreign language are eligible to register. German native speakers are not allowed.
3. The first 25 registration for the German A2 Level will be considered for the first round
4. The first 25 registration for the German B1 Level will be considered for the first round
5. Please apply either in A2 Level or in B1 Level.
6. Students selected from the first round will perform with others (one group consists of 3 persons) in the final round.
7. Students will perform on a digital platform via ZOOM.

Segments

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1. Discussion/Debate
2. Dramatic Scene
3. Talk show

Rounds

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• First Round: 5 to 10 min Interview will be conducted in German on daily communication.
• Final Round: One hour before the final round, the topic will be given to the respective group members to perform together in the final round. Group can select the segments E.g. Debate/dramatic scene/talk show.

Tips for the presentation/ Final round

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1. Speak as freely as possible
2. Make sure that each group member says about the same amount

For more details

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Test Your German Online
Language Level of Expectation for A2 and B1 Level
Rules-Regulations_Sample Querstions
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