1.Increases students’ vocabulary so they can use an array of different and
engaging words
2. Builds self-confidence and conquers stage fright
3. Students learn how to communicate with fellow students and judges
4. Helps to improve their overall communication skills
5. Creates strategies for memorizing words and their origins
6. Supports time management skills for studying and practicing
7. Students develop coping skills for the probability of making mistakes
8. Students learn how to stay calm under pressure
9. On average students who compete become successful professionals in
various fields
10. It’s an opportunity to build friendships with other students and
create an opportunity for
families to support their children one word at a time