On June 1, 2025, the Toronto Young Speakers Competition, co-organized by YouGuang, the Canadian Children’s Broadcasting Arts Group, and New Power Media, successfully concluded with nearly 60 young finalists taking part. (有光中文学校⁠)

The judging panel included renowned CCTV hosts Shui Junyi and Yang Liu, together with Youguang founder Guang Yang and teacher Lulu Xu. YouGuang teacher Wenjie Shao served as the event host. (有光中文学校⁠)

The competition gave children an opportunity to step onto the stage, speak in front of an audience, and develop their confidence, communication skills, and expressive ability.

Nearly 60 contestants participated in the final round. Every child gained valuable stage experience and an opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge themselves through public speaking. (有光中文学校⁠)

The competition gave children an opportunity to step onto the stage, speak in front of an audience, and develop their confidence, communication skills, and expressive ability.

Nearly 60 contestants participated in the final round. Every child gained valuable stage experience and an opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge themselves through public speaking. (有光中文学校⁠)

At YouGuang, we believe language learning should lead to real expression. Experiences like this allow children to move beyond the classroom and discover the confidence to organize their ideas, speak clearly, and let their voices be heard.

For us, the value of a competition is not simply in winning an award. It is in giving children the courage to stand up, speak out, and become more confident communicators.