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Here's a list of 100 "how to" speech topics on which you can base your demonstration speech. If you're new to writing this type of speech, then I have some great tips here to help you get started.

10 Web-Related Topics

• build mobile websites
• rank in Google's search engine
• design a Wordpress blog
• unzip a .zip file
• take a ".xml" file and make it a feed
• optimize website graphics
• use an FTP program to upload files to the web
• open a Facebook account
• get set up on Twitter
• sell stuff on eBay

10 How To Speech Topics on Technology

• download from iTunes
• send text messages
• program a GPS tracker
• install more memory into a laptop
• properly clean a computer screen and accessories
• transfer music from an iPhone to a PC
• choose the best computer
• program a TV remote controller
• unlock your Wii console

10 Topics on Health

• lose weight safely
• increase your metabolism
• lift weights properly
• keep your heart healthy
• get rid of lice
• get rid of acne
• keep your teeth healthy
• quit smoking
• improve your eyesight
• exercise your brain

10 How To Speech Topics on Pets

• teach your parrot to talk
• teach your dog to play dead
• saddle a horse
• set up an aquarium
• breed animals to sell
• bathe a cat without getting scratched
• introduce new pets to older pets in your household
• choose the right pet for you
• control the pets on Sims 2
• get rid of fleas and ticks

10 Topics on Fashion

• make your eyes look bigger with makeup
• tie a hair bow
• get rid of static cling in hair and clothes
• shop for clothes on a budget
• curl hair with a curling iron
• apply false eyelashes
• pick clothes that make you look 10 pounds lighter
• care for dry, brittle hair or nails
• remove stains from fabric
• clean a suede or leather jacket

10 How To Speech Topics on Gardening

• design a desert garden
• create a raised bed garden
• grow bigger tomatoes
• compost when you live in an apartment
• attract butterflies to a garden
• attract hummingbirds to a garden
• grow an indoor herb garden
• repel and kill garden pests
• develop humane animal traps
• control mole damage

10 Topics on Jobs

• never work again
• get a job after being fired
• write a resume
• write a cover letter
• ask for a raise
• make money on the internet
• work as a virtual assistant
• deal with office politics
• search for a job online
• add my resume to online job sites

10 How To Speech Topics on Education

develop a photographic memory ace your PSAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc. become valedictorian apply for college financing get an online degree avoid problems with homeschooling get a GED write a speech deal with bullying decorate school books

10 Topics on Holidays

• put on makeup to look like a zombie for Halloween
• make fake vampire teeth
• carve a scary pumpkin
• create a Christmas tree out of wire hangers
• make a pop-up Christmas card
• build a gingerbread house
• make a Thanksgiving turkey out of lunch bags
• make firework fuses
• decorate a cake like a flag
• decorate Easter eggs

10 How To Speech Topics on Sports/Recreation

• do a 360 flip on a skateboard
• improve your golf swing
• knot a climbing rope
• tighten wheels on rollerblades
• put together a wakeboard
• repair a bicycle shifter
• arm wrestle someone more muscular than you
• play ping-pong like a pro
• choose the best paintball gun
• put a spin on a baseball

Phew! There you go, 100 how to speech topics for you to choose. Hopefully, they'll give you some ideas so you can come up with a hundred more!

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290 'how to' demonstration speech ideas 

By:  Susan Dugdale  

What are good topics for demonstration speeches? 

The answer is simple, but frustratingly inconclusive. It depends. These are 'how to', 'show and teach' or process speeches with literally squillions of topic possibilities.

You could spend hours, or even days, considering this 'how to' speech idea against that one, or that one, or that one. However, you don't need to.

The easiest way is to use the guidelines below to help you pick a good demo speech idea relatively painlessly and quickly.

What's on this page

• How to choose a good demonstration speech topic - 6 key elements to consider
• 290 good demonstrative speech topics in themed lists 
• Links to other pages of ' how to' speech topics and help
• The link to an extremely useful printable - a blank demonstration speech outline form

If you already know how to prepare a good demonstrative speech skip the guidelines and either click the link to go to ALL 290 demonstration speech topics or click on a heading to go a themed list.

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Choosing a good demonstration speech topic

What makes a demonstration speech topic a good choice depends on 6 essential elements. You'll want to consider each of them carefully. 

1. Your interests

Your choice of demonstrative speech topic needs to be something you are genuinely interested in, and know about or, want to know about.

Without enthusiasm or knowledge, it's incredibly hard to inspire and persuade others that they want to find out more about a subject. And that's your goal!

Ideally when you finish your speech, you'll find yourself on the receiving end of question after question from eager listeners. 

2. Who the speech is for

You need to think about your audience before making your final choice.

• What demonstration speech topics would truly interest them?
• If you're considering a 'how to' topic you know they already know well, is there something new you could teach them about it?
• What would be of value, and appropriate, for them to know?

3. The setting of the speech

Where is the speech to be given? In a classroom? In a public hall? In a living room? In the open air?

Does what you're planning to do fit the venue?

4. The time you've got to prepare the speech

Does the topic you're considering need a long time to prepare thoroughly? Are there visual aids you need to make to accompany it? How much research do you need to do before you can begin to prepare the speech?

5. The time you've got to give the speech

There is no point in choosing something complex with a large number of steps to show and teach if you don't have the time to cover them. What you select needs to fit easily into the allotted time limit. 

If you really want to tackle a big topic, and it's a good fit with your audience, if it's possible, break it down into smaller, manageable pieces. Then choose one or two aspects (sub-topics) you know you can cover well in the time you have available.

For instance, how to knit has many elements: how to hold the needles, how to cast stitches on, how to choose the right wool, how to read a knitting pattern, how to do a specific stitch... Any one of those could become a speech.  

6. The guidelines for assessment ...

... if the speech is part of a public speaking course.

You may find there are restrictions on using varying forms of visual aids: video or power-point presentations for example. Check before you make a final decision.

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How to use these demonstration speech ideas

Use the 'how to' topics below to kick-start your own creativity. Think of them as beginnings or starting points.

Rather than pick the first idea that jumps out, build up a short list. Then go through it assessing the positive as well as negative aspects of each idea, keeping the audience members, your interest, setting, time and assessment needs in mind.

290 good demonstration speech topics

• read the clouds
• read the stars
• read the tides
• read tree rings
• recognize differing types of rock
• find fossils
• read and navigate a landscape without a map
• use a topographic map
• water divine
• recognize stars in the night sky
• use the phases of the moon for hunting, fishing, or planting crops
• forage for food safely
• collect wild honey
• take wood for fuel sustainably
• build a fire safely
• recognize the common birds or animals in your area
• identify different types of woods
• ensure water is safe to drink
• use the position of the sun to tell time
• tell if a storm is coming
• track an animal in the wild
• choose a good campsite
• forecast weather
• cross a river safely
• protect yourself from attack by wild animals
• tell if ice is safe to walk on
• tell which way the wind is blowing
• recognize poisonous plants or insects
• survive in the wild without an emergency kit
• prepare a survival kit

• train a puppy
• care for a kitten
• walk a dog on a leash properly
• saddle a horse
• hand milk a cow
• teach a cat to use a litter tray
• tell if your pet dog, cat, rabbit... is happy
• feed a dog, horse, cat...correctly
• carry a dog or cat correctly
• interpret a pet dog's or cat's aggressive behavior
• soothe a frightened dog, cat...
• keep a pet dog or cat in an apartment
• give medicines to your dog, cat...
• care for an injured or sick pet
• teach a child how to care for a pet
• make a cat gym
• dropper feed a fledging that's fallen out of the nest or an injured bird
• groom a cat, dog, cow... for a show
• care for baby chickens
• set up a fish bowl or an aquarium
• choose a pet
• clean an animal's teeth
• pet-proof your home
• re-home a dog safely
• care for an orphaned lamb or calf
• transport a cat, dog, rabbit..., safely
• make healthy treats for dogs
• teach a parrot to talk

• companion plant to protect vegetables from insect pests
• prepare basic landscaping plans
• lay bricks or paving stones
• build a fence
• make a swing
• make a children's play area
• build a compost bin
• make a greenhouse
• make a windbreak
• plant a tree
• build a garden seat
• grow from seed
• graft a plant
• prepare and plant a tub of flowers or vegetables
• plant a window box of herbs
• control garden pests
• mulch a garden
• trim a hedge
• prune a rose bush
• care for garden tools
• choose garden art
• make an ornamental pond
• make a bird feeder
• choose the right plants for the right situations
• plant spring bulbs
• make a no-dig garden
• encourage birds or bees into the garden
• make a patio or deck garden

• design & make a greeting card
• make a scented candle
• make a perfect posy of flowers
• learn to draw, sketch
• learn to paint in water colors
• make paper mache
• work hand or string puppets
• use stencils
• make and use natural dyes
• spin or weave
• create a seasonal center piece for the dining table
• make a Christmas wreath
• press flowers
• design and a friendship bracelet
• up-cycle a piece of clothing
• make attractive face masks
• make your own jewelry from antique buttons
• sew your own clothes
• design your own clothes
• bonsai a plant
• make resin and polymer clay jewelry
• arrange flowers for different uses: for the table, as a corsage...
• make your own soft furnishings
• take a brass rubbing
• make paper flowers
• make and use pom-poms creatively
• make a hand coiled pottery mug
• make a tufted rug or mat
• tie-dye a garment
• carve or whittle wood

• choose the right sport for yourself
• choose the right piece of sporting equipment (bike, surf or skate board, shoes, protective gear...)
• learn to skate board
• learn to surf
• wax a surfboard
• put on, and get off, a wet suit
• score a game of tennis
• serve in tennis
• catch a fish
• make a fishing fly
• cast a fishing line
• prepare and set a fishing net
• tickle a trout
• smoke a fish
• play chess, checkers, dominoes, cards...
• train for a marathon
• use a snorkel correctly
• avoid injury playing football
• learn football skills: pass, block or kick
• improve your golf swing
• care for a set of golf clubs
• set up a pair of ice skates well
• eat well to keep in shape for your sport
• prevent sporting injuries
• stick to a training schedule
• warm up before a game
• do yoga stretches
• be a team player
• hold a baseball bat correctly
• shoot a basketball goal
• practice basketball skills at home: dribble...
• cross country ski
• ski downhill
• set a bike up for yourself: adjust seat height, handle bars...
• fix a flat tire
• learn to ride a bike

Food and More

• make a perfect cup of coffee, tea...
• use chop sticks
• prepare green tea and serve it correctly
• make chocolate
• plan a dinner party
• make a fast summer salad
• store frozen food
• sharpen a knife
• prepare chicken safely
• make your own relish, jam, pastry...
• write a weekly food shopping list
• plan a menu
• organize your pantry
• bake bread, bagels...
• use seasonal vegetables
• dry fruits and vegetables
• make your own wedding cake
• make desserts
• cook economically
• make healthy meals
• carve vegetables
• fold table napkins
• match wine with food
• set a table for a formal dinner
• store fresh fruit and vegetables
• make your own cottage cheese or yoghurt
• make food for a picnic
• make your own baby foods
• use a pressure cooker well
• use an air fryer well
• use a barbecue well
• store and use left over foods safely
• use an oven safely
• select the best fresh fruit and vegetables to buy
• get children to eat vegetables
• train children to try new foods
• serve tasty low calorie meals
• use cutlery (a knife, fork, or spoon) properly
• follow a recipe properly

• read to a child
• use a 24 hour clock
• plan a surprise party
• talk to a deaf person
• buy online safely
• read body language accurately
• understand cultural differences in body language
• travel safely in a foreign country
• play with a small child
• leave a good telephone message
• eat politely
• defend yourself (basic self defense)
• do basic first aid
• take a pulse
• teach a child to read the time
• prepare a baby's bottle
• write a thank you letter
• write a business letter
• read braille
• alter your own clothes...take up a hem etc.
• iron a shirt properly
• take a good photograph
• make a baby sitter's kit
• lift without damaging your back
• apply make-up correctly
• learn French, German, Italian...
• plait or braid hair
• make an effective complaint
• waltz (foxtrot, line dance, dance on point...)
• put on a dancing show
• organize a coffee morning
• run a meeting
• make a presentation
• do a cheap style make-over
• shop at thrift stores
• choose colors that suit you
• choose clothes that suit you
• walk in high heels
• make your own cosmetics, creams, etc.
• start your own business
• recognize sound business deals
• take control of your personal finances
• buy a house
• negotiate a deal
• choose a college
• decide what career you want
• keep mentally alert and fit
• select the right make-up for yourself
• be a good friend
• agree to disagree to maintain a relationship
• say no politely
• do a magic trick
• apologize sincerely
• use the Heimlich maneuver
• handle and store firearms safely
• keep your sense of humor

And then there's these 'how to' ideas...

• fix a blocked sink
• fix a leaking faucet
• replace a cracked tile
• polish wooden furniture
• restore a piece of furniture
• change a car tire
• interpret a modern painting
• read a palm
• burglar proof your home
• use the color wheel
• upcycle old furniture
• break a habit
• build a model airplane
• make and upload a video to YouTube
• become an influencer
• get a baby to go to sleep
• impersonate someone famous
• choose a piece of art
• stack firewood
• to be a good listener

More good demonstration speech ideas & help 

How to put an effective demonstration speech together.

Once you've chosen your demonstration speech topic find out more about how good demonstration speeches are structured. This is an easily followed 'how to' prepare your speech guide.

More interesting 'how to' speech topics!

If you're still looking, try this page of 50 how to speech ideas . These are unique demonstration speech topics focusing on teaching the soft skills that are vital for communicating well, living fully and harmoniously in our world. Two examples are: 'how to apologize sincerely' and 'how to accept personal criticism positively'.

100+ 10-minute demonstration speech topics

If you're still looking for inspiration to strike, you may find your perfect topic here: 100+ 10-minute demonstration speech topics . The list has been carefully curated to make sure the suggestions can be covered efficiently and effectively in ten minutes or less. 

Here's a couple of examples: how to make a friendship bracelet, and, how to give medicine to your cat without being scratched to bits.

And there is this collection of  188 funny how to speech topics .

Who said a demonstration speech needs to teach something practical and be serious? Many of these speech ideas are neither! Instead, they're pure, unadulterated silliness and fun. ☺

(I've included an example speech outline along with a free printable speech outline for your own use.)

Give your speech structure - use an outline

Would using a printable  blank demonstration speech outline   help you with your speech?

This outline will take you through an ordered sequence of  steps to ensure your speech flows well from beginning to end.

If you'd like to see the outline in use, please check this page: demonstration speech sample outline.

You can follow the text of my speech, 'how to leave an effective voice mail message', through each of the sections in the outline. 

I also made a video (audio + slides) so that you can hear, as well as see, how the flow of information from one point to the next works.

I hope both the completed outline and the video help. ☺

How to get top marks!

And if your speech is being formally evaluated why not find out what the judge will be marking you on? Click the link and you'll find a standard speech evaluation form explained and available to download.

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How to write a speech that your audience remembers

Whether in a work meeting or at an investor panel, you might give a speech at some point. And no matter how excited you are about the opportunity, the experience can be nerve-wracking . 

But feeling butterflies doesn’t mean you can’t give a great speech. With the proper preparation and a clear outline, apprehensive public speakers and natural wordsmiths alike can write and present a compelling message. Here’s how to write a good speech you’ll be proud to deliver.

What is good speech writing?

Good speech writing is the art of crafting words and ideas into a compelling, coherent, and memorable message that resonates with the audience. Here are some key elements of great speech writing:

• It begins with clearly understanding the speech's purpose and the audience it seeks to engage. 
• A well-written speech clearly conveys its central message, ensuring that the audience understands and retains the key points. 
• It is structured thoughtfully, with a captivating opening, a well-organized body, and a conclusion that reinforces the main message. 
• Good speech writing embraces the power of engaging content, weaving in stories, examples, and relatable anecdotes to connect with the audience on both intellectual and emotional levels. 

Ultimately, it is the combination of these elements, along with the authenticity and delivery of the speaker , that transforms words on a page into a powerful and impactful spoken narrative.

What makes a good speech?

A great speech includes several key qualities, but three fundamental elements make a speech truly effective:

Clarity and purpose

Remembering the audience, cohesive structure.

While other important factors make a speech a home run, these three elements are essential for writing an effective speech.

The main elements of a good speech

The main elements of a speech typically include:

• Introduction: The introduction sets the stage for your speech and grabs the audience's attention. It should include a hook or attention-grabbing opening, introduce the topic, and provide an overview of what will be covered.
• Opening/captivating statement: This is a strong statement that immediately engages the audience and creates curiosity about the speech topics.
• Thesis statement/central idea: The thesis statement or central idea is a concise statement that summarizes the main point or argument of your speech. It serves as a roadmap for the audience to understand what your speech is about.
• Body: The body of the speech is where you elaborate on your main points or arguments. Each point is typically supported by evidence, examples, statistics, or anecdotes. The body should be organized logically and coherently, with smooth transitions between the main points.
• Supporting evidence: This includes facts, data, research findings, expert opinions, or personal stories that support and strengthen your main points. Well-chosen and credible evidence enhances the persuasive power of your speech.
• Transitions: Transitions are phrases or statements that connect different parts of your speech, guiding the audience from one idea to the next. Effective transitions signal the shifts in topics or ideas and help maintain a smooth flow throughout the speech.
• Counterarguments and rebuttals (if applicable): If your speech involves addressing opposing viewpoints or counterarguments, you should acknowledge and address them. Presenting counterarguments makes your speech more persuasive and demonstrates critical thinking.
• Conclusion: The conclusion is the final part of your speech and should bring your message to a satisfying close. Summarize your main points, restate your thesis statement, and leave the audience with a memorable closing thought or call to action.
• Closing statement: This is the final statement that leaves a lasting impression and reinforces the main message of your speech. It can be a call to action, a thought-provoking question, a powerful quote, or a memorable anecdote.
• Delivery and presentation: How you deliver your speech is also an essential element to consider. Pay attention to your tone, body language, eye contact , voice modulation, and timing. Practice and rehearse your speech, and try using the 7-38-55 rule to ensure confident and effective delivery.

While the order and emphasis of these elements may vary depending on the type of speech and audience, these elements provide a framework for organizing and delivering a successful speech.

How to structure a good speech

You know what message you want to transmit, who you’re delivering it to, and even how you want to say it. But you need to know how to start, develop, and close a speech before writing it. 

Think of a speech like an essay. It should have an introduction, conclusion, and body sections in between. This places ideas in a logical order that the audience can better understand and follow them. Learning how to make a speech with an outline gives your storytelling the scaffolding it needs to get its point across.

Here’s a general speech structure to guide your writing process:

• Explanation 1
• Explanation 2
• Explanation 3

How to write a compelling speech opener

Some research shows that engaged audiences pay attention for only 15 to 20 minutes at a time. Other estimates are even lower, citing that people stop listening intently in fewer than 10 minutes . If you make a good first impression at the beginning of your speech, you have a better chance of interesting your audience through the middle when attention spans fade. 

Implementing the INTRO model can help grab and keep your audience’s attention as soon as you start speaking. This acronym stands for interest, need, timing, roadmap, and objectives, and it represents the key points you should hit in an opening. 

Here’s what to include for each of these points: 

• Interest : Introduce yourself or your topic concisely and speak with confidence . Write a compelling opening statement using relevant data or an anecdote that the audience can relate to.
• Needs : The audience is listening to you because they have something to learn. If you’re pitching a new app idea to a panel of investors, those potential partners want to discover more about your product and what they can earn from it. Read the room and gently remind them of the purpose of your speech. 
• Timing : When appropriate, let your audience know how long you’ll speak. This lets listeners set expectations and keep tabs on their own attention span. If a weary audience member knows you’ll talk for 40 minutes, they can better manage their energy as that time goes on. 
• Routemap : Give a brief overview of the three main points you’ll cover in your speech. If an audience member’s attention starts to drop off and they miss a few sentences, they can more easily get their bearings if they know the general outline of the presentation.
• Objectives : Tell the audience what you hope to achieve, encouraging them to listen to the end for the payout. 

Writing the middle of a speech

The body of your speech is the most information-dense section. Facts, visual aids, PowerPoints — all this information meets an audience with a waning attention span. Sticking to the speech structure gives your message focus and keeps you from going off track, making everything you say as useful as possible.

Limit the middle of your speech to three points, and support them with no more than three explanations. Following this model organizes your thoughts and prevents you from offering more information than the audience can retain. 

Using this section of the speech to make your presentation interactive can add interest and engage your audience. Try including a video or demonstration to break the monotony. A quick poll or survey also keeps the audience on their toes. 

Wrapping the speech up

To you, restating your points at the end can feel repetitive and dull. You’ve practiced countless times and heard it all before. But repetition aids memory and learning , helping your audience retain what you’ve told them. Use your speech’s conclusion to summarize the main points with a few short sentences.

Try to end on a memorable note, like posing a motivational quote or a thoughtful question the audience can contemplate once they leave. In proposal or pitch-style speeches, consider landing on a call to action (CTA) that invites your audience to take the next step.

How to write a good speech

If public speaking gives you the jitters, you’re not alone. Roughly 80% of the population feels nervous before giving a speech, and another 10% percent experiences intense anxiety and sometimes even panic. 

The fear of failure can cause procrastination and can cause you to put off your speechwriting process until the last minute. Finding the right words takes time and preparation, and if you’re already feeling nervous, starting from a blank page might seem even harder.

But putting in the effort despite your stress is worth it. Presenting a speech you worked hard on fosters authenticity and connects you to the subject matter, which can help your audience understand your points better. Human connection is all about honesty and vulnerability, and if you want to connect to the people you’re speaking to, they should see that in you.

1. Identify your objectives and target audience

Before diving into the writing process, find healthy coping strategies to help you stop worrying . Then you can define your speech’s purpose, think about your target audience, and start identifying your objectives. Here are some questions to ask yourself and ground your thinking : 

• What purpose do I want my speech to achieve? 
• What would it mean to me if I achieved the speech’s purpose?
• What audience am I writing for? 
• What do I know about my audience? 
• What values do I want to transmit? 
• If the audience remembers one take-home message, what should it be? 
• What do I want my audience to feel, think, or do after I finish speaking? 
• What parts of my message could be confusing and require further explanation?

2. Know your audience

Understanding your audience is crucial for tailoring your speech effectively. Consider the demographics of your audience, their interests, and their expectations. For instance, if you're addressing a group of healthcare professionals, you'll want to use medical terminology and data that resonate with them. Conversely, if your audience is a group of young students, you'd adjust your content to be more relatable to their experiences and interests. 

3. Choose a clear message

Your message should be the central idea that you want your audience to take away from your speech. Let's say you're giving a speech on climate change. Your clear message might be something like, "Individual actions can make a significant impact on mitigating climate change." Throughout your speech, all your points and examples should support this central message, reinforcing it for your audience.

4. Structure your speech

Organizing your speech properly keeps your audience engaged and helps them follow your ideas. The introduction should grab your audience's attention and introduce the topic. For example, if you're discussing space exploration, you could start with a fascinating fact about a recent space mission. In the body, you'd present your main points logically, such as the history of space exploration, its scientific significance, and future prospects. Finally, in the conclusion, you'd summarize your key points and reiterate the importance of space exploration in advancing human knowledge.

5. Use engaging content for clarity

Engaging content includes stories, anecdotes, statistics, and examples that illustrate your main points. For instance, if you're giving a speech about the importance of reading, you might share a personal story about how a particular book changed your perspective. You could also include statistics on the benefits of reading, such as improved cognitive abilities and empathy.

6. Maintain clarity and simplicity

It's essential to communicate your ideas clearly. Avoid using overly technical jargon or complex language that might confuse your audience. For example, if you're discussing a medical breakthrough with a non-medical audience, explain complex terms in simple, understandable language.

7. Practice and rehearse

Practice is key to delivering a great speech. Rehearse multiple times to refine your delivery, timing, and tone. Consider using a mirror or recording yourself to observe your body language and gestures. For instance, if you're giving a motivational speech, practice your gestures and expressions to convey enthusiasm and confidence.

8. Consider nonverbal communication

Your body language, tone of voice, and gestures should align with your message . If you're delivering a speech on leadership, maintain strong eye contact to convey authority and connection with your audience. A steady pace and varied tone can also enhance your speech's impact.

9. Engage your audience

Engaging your audience keeps them interested and attentive. Encourage interaction by asking thought-provoking questions or sharing relatable anecdotes. If you're giving a speech on teamwork, ask the audience to recall a time when teamwork led to a successful outcome, fostering engagement and connection.

10. Prepare for Q&A

Anticipate potential questions or objections your audience might have and prepare concise, well-informed responses. If you're delivering a speech on a controversial topic, such as healthcare reform, be ready to address common concerns, like the impact on healthcare costs or access to services, during the Q&A session.

By following these steps and incorporating examples that align with your specific speech topic and purpose, you can craft and deliver a compelling and impactful speech that resonates with your audience.

Tools for writing a great speech

There are several helpful tools available for speechwriting, both technological and communication-related. Here are a few examples:

• Word processing software: Tools like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or other word processors provide a user-friendly environment for writing and editing speeches. They offer features like spell-checking, grammar correction, formatting options, and easy revision tracking.
• Presentation software: Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides is useful when creating visual aids to accompany your speech. These tools allow you to create engaging slideshows with text, images, charts, and videos to enhance your presentation.
• Speechwriting Templates: Online platforms or software offer pre-designed templates specifically for speechwriting. These templates provide guidance on structuring your speech and may include prompts for different sections like introductions, main points, and conclusions.
• Rhetorical devices and figures of speech: Rhetorical tools such as metaphors, similes, alliteration, and parallelism can add impact and persuasion to your speech. Resources like books, websites, or academic papers detailing various rhetorical devices can help you incorporate them effectively.
• Speechwriting apps: Mobile apps designed specifically for speechwriting can be helpful in organizing your thoughts, creating outlines, and composing a speech. These apps often provide features like voice recording, note-taking, and virtual prompts to keep you on track.
• Grammar and style checkers: Online tools or plugins like Grammarly or Hemingway Editor help improve the clarity and readability of your speech by checking for grammar, spelling, and style errors. They provide suggestions for sentence structure, word choice, and overall tone.
• Thesaurus and dictionary: Online or offline resources such as thesauruses and dictionaries help expand your vocabulary and find alternative words or phrases to express your ideas more effectively. They can also clarify meanings or provide context for unfamiliar terms.
• Online speechwriting communities: Joining online forums or communities focused on speechwriting can be beneficial for getting feedback, sharing ideas, and learning from experienced speechwriters. It's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and improve your public speaking skills through collaboration.

Remember, while these tools can assist in the speechwriting process, it's essential to use them thoughtfully and adapt them to your specific needs and style. The most important aspect of speechwriting remains the creativity, authenticity, and connection with your audience that you bring to your speech.

5 tips for writing a speech

Behind every great speech is an excellent idea and a speaker who refined it. But a successful speech is about more than the initial words on the page, and there are a few more things you can do to help it land.

Here are five more tips for writing and practicing your speech:

1. Structure first, write second

If you start the writing process before organizing your thoughts, you may have to re-order, cut, and scrap the sentences you worked hard on. Save yourself some time by using a speech structure, like the one above, to order your talking points first. This can also help you identify unclear points or moments that disrupt your flow.

2. Do your homework

Data strengthens your argument with a scientific edge. Research your topic with an eye for attention-grabbing statistics, or look for findings you can use to support each point. If you’re pitching a product or service, pull information from company metrics that demonstrate past or potential successes. 

Audience members will likely have questions, so learn all talking points inside and out. If you tell investors that your product will provide 12% returns, for example, come prepared with projections that support that statement.

3. Sound like yourself

Memorable speakers have distinct voices. Think of Martin Luther King Jr’s urgent, inspiring timbre or Oprah’s empathetic, personal tone . Establish your voice — one that aligns with your personality and values — and stick with it. If you’re a motivational speaker, keep your tone upbeat to inspire your audience . If you’re the CEO of a startup, try sounding assured but approachable. 

4. Practice

As you practice a speech, you become more confident , gain a better handle on the material, and learn the outline so well that unexpected questions are less likely to trip you up. Practice in front of a colleague or friend for honest feedback about what you could change, and speak in front of the mirror to tweak your nonverbal communication and body language .

5. Remember to breathe

When you’re stressed, you breathe more rapidly . It can be challenging to talk normally when you can’t regulate your breath. Before your presentation, try some mindful breathing exercises so that when the day comes, you already have strategies that will calm you down and remain present . This can also help you control your voice and avoid speaking too quickly.

How to ghostwrite a great speech for someone else

Ghostwriting a speech requires a unique set of skills, as you're essentially writing a piece that will be delivered by someone else. Here are some tips on how to effectively ghostwrite a speech:

• Understand the speaker's voice and style : Begin by thoroughly understanding the speaker's personality, speaking style, and preferences. This includes their tone, humor, and any personal anecdotes they may want to include.
• Interview the speaker : Have a detailed conversation with the speaker to gather information about their speech's purpose, target audience, key messages, and any specific points they want to emphasize. Ask for personal stories or examples they may want to include.
• Research thoroughly : Research the topic to ensure you have a strong foundation of knowledge. This helps you craft a well-informed and credible speech.
• Create an outline : Develop a clear outline that includes the introduction, main points, supporting evidence, and a conclusion. Share this outline with the speaker for their input and approval.
• Write in the speaker's voice : While crafting the speech, maintain the speaker's voice and style. Use language and phrasing that feel natural to them. If they have a particular way of expressing ideas, incorporate that into the speech.
• Craft a captivating opening : Begin the speech with a compelling opening that grabs the audience's attention. This could be a relevant quote, an interesting fact, a personal anecdote, or a thought-provoking question.
• Organize content logically : Ensure the speech flows logically, with each point building on the previous one. Use transitions to guide the audience from one idea to the next smoothly.
• Incorporate engaging stories and examples : Include anecdotes, stories, and real-life examples that illustrate key points and make the speech relatable and memorable.
• Edit and revise : Edit the speech carefully for clarity, grammar, and coherence. Ensure the speech is the right length and aligns with the speaker's time constraints.
• Seek feedback : Share drafts of the speech with the speaker for their feedback and revisions. They may have specific changes or additions they'd like to make.
• Practice delivery : If possible, work with the speaker on their delivery. Practice the speech together, allowing the speaker to become familiar with the content and your writing style.
• Maintain confidentiality : As a ghostwriter, it's essential to respect the confidentiality and anonymity of the work. Do not disclose that you wrote the speech unless you have the speaker's permission to do so.
• Be flexible : Be open to making changes and revisions as per the speaker's preferences. Your goal is to make them look good and effectively convey their message.
• Meet deadlines : Stick to agreed-upon deadlines for drafts and revisions. Punctuality and reliability are essential in ghostwriting.
• Provide support : Support the speaker during their preparation and rehearsal process. This can include helping with cue cards, speech notes, or any other materials they need.

Remember that successful ghostwriting is about capturing the essence of the speaker while delivering a well-structured and engaging speech. Collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to achieving this.

Give your best speech yet

Learn how to make a speech that’ll hold an audience’s attention by structuring your thoughts and practicing frequently. Put the effort into writing and preparing your content, and aim to improve your breathing, eye contact , and body language as you practice. The more you work on your speech, the more confident you’ll become.

The energy you invest in writing an effective speech will help your audience remember and connect to every concept. Remember: some life-changing philosophies have come from good speeches, so give your words a chance to resonate with others. You might even change their thinking.

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112 Persuasive Speech Topics That Are Actually Engaging

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Writing a stellar persuasive speech requires a carefully crafted argument that will resonate with your audience to sway them to your side. This feat can be challenging to accomplish, but an engaging, thought-provoking speech topic is an excellent place to start.

When it comes time to select a topic for your persuasive speech, you may feel overwhelmed by all the options to choose from—or your brain may be drawing a completely blank slate. If you’re having trouble thinking of the perfect topic, don’t worry. We’re here to help!

In this post, we’re sharing how to choose the perfect persuasive speech topic and tips to prepare for your speech. Plus, you’ll find 112 persuasive speech topics that you can take directly from us or use as creative inspiration for your own ideas!

Choose Something You’re Passionate About

It’s much easier to write, research, and deliver a speech about a cause you care about. Even if it’s challenging to find a topic that completely sparks your interest, try to choose a topic that aligns with your passions.

However, keep in mind that not everyone has the same interests as you. Try to choose a general topic to grab the attention of the majority of your audience, but one that’s specific enough to keep them engaged.

For example, suppose you’re giving a persuasive speech about book censorship. In that case, it’s probably too niche to talk about why “To Kill a Mockingbird” shouldn’t be censored (even if it’s your favorite book), and it’s too broad to talk about media censorship in general.

Steer Clear of Cliches

Have you already heard a persuasive speech topic presented dozens of times? If so, it’s probably not an excellent choice for your speech—even if it’s an issue you’re incredibly passionate about.

Although polarizing topics like abortion and climate control are important to discuss, they aren’t great persuasive speech topics. Most people have already formed an opinion on these topics, which will either cause them to tune out or have a negative impression of your speech.

Instead, choose topics that are fresh, unique, and new. If your audience has never heard your idea presented before, they will be more open to your argument and engaged in your speech.

Have a Clear Side of Opposition

For a persuasive speech to be engaging, there must be a clear side of opposition. To help determine the arguability of your topic, ask yourself: “If I presented my viewpoint on this topic to a group of peers, would someone disagree with me?” If the answer is yes, then you’ve chosen a great topic!

Now that we’ve laid the groundwork for what it takes to choose a great persuasive speech topic, here are over one hundred options for you to choose from.

• Should high school athletes get tested for steroids?
• Should schools be required to have physical education courses?
• Should sports grades in school depend on things like athletic ability?
• What sport should be added to or removed from the Olympics?
• Should college athletes be able to make money off of their merchandise?
• Should sports teams be able to recruit young athletes without a college degree?
• Should we consider video gamers as professional athletes?
• Is cheerleading considered a sport?
• Should parents allow their kids to play contact sports?
• Should professional female athletes be paid the same as professional male athletes?
• Should college be free at the undergraduate level?
• Is the traditional college experience obsolete?
• Should you choose a major based on your interests or your potential salary?
• Should high school students have to meet a required number of service hours before graduating?
• Should teachers earn more or less based on how their students perform on standardized tests?
• Are private high schools more effective than public high schools?
• Should there be a minimum number of attendance days required to graduate?
• Are GPAs harmful or helpful?
• Should schools be required to teach about standardized testing?
• Should Greek Life be banned in the United States?
• Should schools offer science classes explicitly about mental health?
• Should students be able to bring their cell phones to school?
• Should all public restrooms be all-gender?
• Should undocumented immigrants have the same employment and education opportunities as citizens?
• Should everyone be paid a living wage regardless of their employment status?
• Should supremacist groups be able to hold public events?
• Should guns be allowed in public places?
• Should the national drinking age be lowered?
• Should prisoners be allowed to vote?
• Should the government raise or lower the retirement age?
• Should the government be able to control the population?
• Is the death penalty ethical?

Environment

• Should stores charge customers for plastic bags?
• Should breeding animals (dogs, cats, etc.) be illegal?
• Is it okay to have exotic animals as pets?
• Should people be fined for not recycling?
• Should compost bins become mandatory for restaurants?
• Should electric vehicles have their own transportation infrastructure?
• Would heavier fining policies reduce corporations’ emissions?
• Should hunting be encouraged or illegal?
• Should reusable diapers replace disposable diapers?

Science & Technology

• Is paper media more reliable than digital news sources?
• Should automated/self-driving cars be legalized?
• Should schools be required to provide laptops to all students?
• Should software companies be able to have pre-downloaded programs and applications on devices?
• Should drones be allowed in military warfare?
• Should scientists invest more or less money into cancer research?
• Should cloning be illegal?
• Should societies colonize other planets?
• Should there be legal oversight over the development of technology?

Social Media

• Should there be an age limit on social media?
• Should cyberbullying have the same repercussions as in-person bullying?
• Are online relationships as valuable as in-person relationships?
• Does “cancel culture” have a positive or negative impact on societies?
• Are social media platforms reliable information or news sources?
• Should social media be censored?
• Does social media create an unrealistic standard of beauty?
• Is regular social media usage damaging to real-life interactions?
• Is social media distorting democracy?
• How many branches of government should there be?
• Who is the best/worst president of all time?
• How long should judges serve in the U.S. Supreme Court?
• Should a more significant portion of the U.S. budget be contributed towards education?
• Should the government invest in rapid transcontinental transportation infrastructure?
• Should airport screening be more or less stringent?
• Should the electoral college be dismantled?
• Should the U.S. have open borders?
• Should the government spend more or less money on space exploration?
• Should students sing Christmas carols, say the pledge of allegiance, or perform other tangentially religious activities?
• Should nuns and priests become genderless roles?
• Should schools and other public buildings have prayer rooms?
• Should animal sacrifice be legal if it occurs in a religious context?
• Should countries be allowed to impose a national religion on their citizens?
• Should the church be separated from the state?
• Does freedom of religion positively or negatively affect societies?

Parenting & Family

• Is it better to have children at a younger or older age?
• Is it better for children to go to daycare or stay home with their parents?
• Does birth order affect personality?
• Should parents or the school system teach their kids about sex?
• Are family traditions important?
• Should parents smoke or drink around young children?
• Should “spanking” children be illegal?
• Should parents use swear words in front of their children?
• Should parents allow their children to play violent video games?

Entertainment

• Should all actors be paid the same regardless of gender or ethnicity?
• Should all award shows be based on popular vote?
• Who should be responsible for paying taxes on prize money, the game show staff or the contestants?
• Should movies and television shows have ethnicity and gender quotas?
• Should newspapers and magazines move to a completely online format?
• Should streaming services like Netflix and Hulu be free for students?
• Is the movie rating system still effective?
• Should celebrities have more privacy rights?

Arts & Humanities

• Are libraries becoming obsolete?
• Should all schools have mandatory art or music courses in their curriculum?
• Should offensive language be censored from classic literary works?
• Is it ethical for museums to keep indigenous artifacts?
• Should digital designs be considered an art form? 
• Should abstract art be considered an art form?
• Is music therapy effective?
• Should tattoos be regarded as “professional dress” for work?
• Should schools place greater emphasis on the arts programs?
• Should euthanasia be allowed in hospitals and other clinical settings?
• Should the government support and implement universal healthcare?
• Would obesity rates lower if the government intervened to make healthy foods more affordable?
• Should teenagers be given access to birth control pills without parental consent?
• Should food allergies be considered a disease?
• Should health insurance cover homeopathic medicine?
• Is using painkillers healthy?
• Should genetically modified foods be banned?
• Should there be a tax on unhealthy foods?
• Should tobacco products be banned from the country?
• Should the birth control pill be free for everyone?

If you need more help brainstorming topics, especially those that are personalized to your interests, you can  use CollegeVine’s free AI tutor, Ivy . Ivy can help you come up with original persuasive speech ideas, and she can also help with the rest of your homework, from math to languages.

Do Your Research

A great persuasive speech is supported with plenty of well-researched facts and evidence. So before you begin the writing process, research both sides of the topic you’re presenting in-depth to gain a well-rounded perspective of the topic.

Understand Your Audience

It’s critical to understand your audience to deliver a great persuasive speech. After all, you are trying to convince them that your viewpoint is correct. Before writing your speech, consider the facts and information that your audience may already know, and think about the beliefs and concerns they may have about your topic. Then, address these concerns in your speech, and be mindful to include fresh, new information.

Have Someone Read Your Speech

Once you have finished writing your speech, have someone read it to check for areas of strength and improvement. You can use CollegeVine’s free essay review tool to get feedback on your speech from a peer!

Practice Makes Perfect

After completing your final draft, the key to success is to practice. Present your speech out loud in front of a mirror, your family, friends, and basically, anyone who will listen. Not only will the feedback of others help you to make your speech better, but you’ll become more confident in your presentation skills and may even be able to commit your speech to memory.

Hopefully, these ideas have inspired you to write a powerful, unique persuasive speech. With the perfect topic, plenty of practice, and a boost of self-confidence, we know you’ll impress your audience with a remarkable speech!

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500+ Demonstration Speech Topics & Ideas: A Complete Guide

Demonstration speech topics  are step-by-step demonstration speech subjects and procedures for developing hundreds of demonstratives for successful public speaking. Follow the instructions and read the advice. The goals could be varied, such as demonstrating a process and providing information to the audience while employing visual aids or explaining how to do something or how something works.

This post will offer you over 500 demonstration speech ideas, demonstrative speech topics, process speech topics, and how-to speech ideas.

• Begin your writing process by gathering some resources for demonstration.
• Choose a topic you know, making your presentation much more successful.
• If you can’t think of any good public speaking cases for a presentation, look at the topics below for ideas.
• Before we get into the demonstration speech topic, let us know what it does.

A demonstration speech explains how to accomplish something or how it works. The presenter’s objects or physical activity are displayed here.

It is also regarded as one of the fundamental types of presentation. They are typically assigned to students in high school and college .

This sort of speech is common in commercial and adult training settings. They are among the most common types of speech.

A demonstration speech is a type of educational speech. The presenter’s primary goal is to teach the audience about the task or procedures in steps.

Because of its popularity, the presenter must deliver the demonstration speech forcefully. The main goal of a demonstration speech is to practice expository speaking abilities.

It is also beneficial to present a process or steps through the use of items or physical activity.

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How to Select the Best Topic for a Demonstration Speech

You probably have a lot of procedures and abilities that you believe others might benefit from knowing how to accomplish, but that doesn’t mean that any topic you choose will be appropriate for your situation. You must examine the demo’s intricacy and whether your audience can properly understand the process in the allotted time. Here are a few topics to think about while selecting a topic for a demonstration speech:

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• Interests : When choosing a topic for a demonstration speech, consider both your own and your audience’s interests. Your energy and enthusiasm are required to pique the audience’s interest in what you are teaching. If your speech piques the audience’s interest, you will almost certainly be asked questions afterward. Choose a topic about which you are educated and confident.
• Audience demographics:  Consider what is acceptable for the group you are speaking to. Aim to provide a skill that will be useful to them, but be careful not to choose a topic that is either extremely easy or overly complex.
• Setting:  Consider the layout of your presentation venue. Will you be indoors or outside? What kind of space do you have? These things will help you figure out which themes are better than others in the given situation.
• Time constraint:  Think about what you can realistically teach in your allotted time for your speech. While one topic may be very interesting to you, you may not be able to cover it in five minutes fully.
• Visual : While your demonstration is a visual aid in and of itself, many how-to talks might benefit from movies, PowerPoint slideshows, and handouts. Consider the technology or props you’ll need for your speech.

However, most of you may be unfamiliar with the fundamentals of delivering a successful demonstration speech. This essay is designed for you if you rely on one.

In this essay, I’ll talk about demonstration speech topics and give you some good ideas for making them better.

When you’ve decided on a topic for your demonstration speech, come up with an appealing and effective opening. It is preferable to begin with an introduction.

To achieve the best results, follow these steps:

Give a brief summary of the topic you are about to offer. Explain why you chose the topic and why your audience should understand how to do it. Give them a sneak peek at some retaliation.

Tell them that they will do it themselves after a while. The only thing your audience has to do is follow your instructions.

Outline of a demonstration speech:

A demonstration speech can be delivered in a variety of ways. Some of them are as follows:

1. Begin with “why.”

A demonstration speech instructs the audience on how to complete a task or the entire procedure. It can be useful, just like any other informative work, when your audience is eager to learn.

It is essential to explain to your audience how they will benefit from the information you are about to offer. When your audience understands why they should learn a new skill, they are more motivated to do so.

There are numerous techniques to motivate your audience. However, one of the most effective approaches is to begin the speech with a “why” or some inspiring stories. Make a mental picture of how their lives will improve due to their newfound understanding.

3. Go through each step one by one.

The heart of your overview that is set for you is one of the best aspects of a demonstration speech. You only need to go through the phases of the work in order here.

Make the sequence of steps as simple as feasible. Break down the process into key steps that your audience can easily understand.

Your audience has noticed the work or procedure offered from beginning to end. It’s a good idea to include some extra options or variations.

Assume you’re giving a presentation on how to cook chicken. Begin with the essential description. After that, talk about other ingredients, flavors, and methods to cook chicken. This adds to the intrigue of your speech.

4. Provide a concise overview of the whole procedure.

Give an overview of the overall procedure before delving into the details. A detailed breakdown of the actions involved helps viewers grasp the value of speech.

Some of your audience will be concerned about the difficulty of learning a new task. An early overview assures your readers that it will not be too tough to follow.

It is difficult for your audience to understand the processes if you do not present a brief.

The audience will lack the necessary framework. A figure that explains the steps of the activity at a high level is a great way to convey the plan.

Along with the outline, you can include the task’s essential requirements and any assumptions you’re making.

For example, use visuals to demonstrate how to format a computer in a speech. You can also take screenshots to make your points more clear.

5. Set aside time for questions.

Taking questions from the audience and responding to them is appropriate for a demonstration speech. This allows the audience to seek clarification on any processes they do not understand. It’s up to you whether or not you want to ask questions at the end it’s relevant to the subject and the situation.

6. Provide a succinct summary

Finally, you should recap the method and go through the benefits. This informs your audience of the advantages of executing a comparable task.

How to Improve Your Demonstration Speech

Here is a list of the greatest tips for improving your demonstration speech.

1. Attempt to elicit participation from members of the audience.

The length of your presentation frequently determines your choice for audience engagement.

It also includes the context in which the expression occurs. The audience might also share their knowledge of supply availability. It would be fantastic if you could engage the audience in the presentation.

2. Visuals are used to lead a demonstration speech.

Every demonstration speech improves when relevant images accompany your demonstration and techniques.

Keep various appropriate visuals on hand, for example, for the swimming speech. This gives audiences the impression that they can swim if they understand the procedures.

Here are some options:

Your body is really important. Your body plays an important function in physical tasks like football. To improve the demonstration, you can say each step aloud.

Physical assistance provides a more authentic experience. There are two forms of support: real and model. The actual things used while presenting the job are considered real assistance. A model is a fictitious representation of a genuine thing and a scaled-down replica.

Utilize images as much as possible. If your body and physical support are insufficient, use images as much as possible. Doing this helps to immerse yourself in the imagery to bring the action to life.

Whatever photos you choose, make sure your audience can easily see them. They may not understand your speech if they cannot see your graphics.

3. Extend your demonstration with additional resources.

A single presentation may not be sufficient to ensure that your audience has learned knowledge. After the demonstration is over, give people tools they can use to get a better result.

This includes:

The internet, books, pamphlets, and other specialized sources might request additional information or high-quality training.

Distribute the procedures as well as diagrams or photos to demonstrate essential elements.

Provide your contact information. So that your audience can contact you in the future as they try to apply what you’ve taught them.

Some Guidelines for Delivering a Demonstration Speech

• The applicant’s original speech should be presented.
• Objects or the presenter’s physical activity should be shown.
• Presentations will be held in a standard-sized room. There will be a table or desk provided. The presenter is responsible for providing all visual aids, properties, and tools.
• This category does not include the use of personal property or tools. This includes, but is not limited to, weapons, sharp knives, hazardous substances, and animals.
• To assist the presenter, only one person should be used. They can assist by serving as the demonstration’s focal point. They can also set up and operate the equipment. In this case, it is fine for the assistant to be both an object of expression and a person who can help with tools.
• The speech has a maximum time constraint of 10 minutes, counting set up and strikes down. When it’s been 30 seconds, a point about the rate will be taken off of the assessment item.

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Demonstration speech topics for business:.

•     How to make the most out of working from home
•     How to create a business plan that actually works
•     How to network well
•     How to effectively close any client
•     How to hire the right people
•     How to give a presentation
•     How to do nothing for a living
•     How to organize an event
•     How to start a bed & breakfast
•     How to sell yourself

 Demonstration Speech Topics for Health/Fitness:

•     How to plan your diet
•     How to check your blood pressure
•     How to lose your belly fat
•     How to perform tai chi
•     How to stretch before working out
•     How to check your blood sugar
•     How to manage stress
•     How to snowboard
•     How to kickbox
•     How to train for a marathon
•     5-minute workouts to keep you fit
•     How to do yoga

Informative Demonstration Speech Topics:

•     How to splint a broken leg (when medical help is not available)
•     How to make a paper airplane
•     How to plan a party
•     How to become a pilot
•     How to organize a surprise party
•     How to clean shoes
•     How to board in the sand
•     How to print a digital photo
•     Give a baby a bath
•     How to Get the best airfare
•     How to attract hummingbirds to your garden
•     How to recycle or make a new candle of old ones
•     How to play chess
•     How to Pack a suitcase
•     How to become the prime minister
•     How to calculate a mortgage payment
•     How to build a sled
•     How to clean golf clubs
•     How to become a policeman
•     How to write a film script
•     How to Decorate a cake
•     How to tie a knot
•     How to build a shed
•     How to draw a house
•     How to organize your wedding
•     How to train your brains
•     How to wrap a present
•     How to make a dancing show
•     How to clean your swimming pool
•     How to Work with a travel agent
•     How to arrange flowers
•     How to write a business-like letter
•     How to create a Halloween mask
•     How to juggle
•     How to taste wine
•     How to ride a bicycle
•     How to Save Money
•     How to make a watercolor
•     How to paint a room
•     How to Buy a fuel-efficient car
•     How to clean your car
•     How to iron a shirt
•     How to stop thinking
•     How to become a famous film star
•     How to decorate a Christmas tree
•     How to make beads
•     How to register for voting
•     How to use the oven
•     How to become a good actress
•     How to find a public speaking program that actually works
•     How to drive a car
•     How to paint a table
•     How to avoid identity theft
•     How to design your front yard on a tight budget
•     How to clean your golf clubs
•     Change a diaper outdoors safely
•     How to make an ice sculpture
•     How to climb a building
•     How to whistle
•     How to greet Japanese people
•     How to fill your garden with flowers year-round
•     Read and understand nutrition labels
•     How to Travel and Leisure
•     How to fix a flat tire
•     How to prevent injury
•     How to read a map
•     How to clean running shoes
•     How to play poker
•     How to Save auto fuel and money
•     How to cash a blank cheque
•     How to Save electricity and save money
•     How to start Green Commuting
•     How to wash and wax a car
•     How to make a bird feeder
•     How to become the president
•     How to swim

 Demonstration Speech Topics for Students:

•     How to do well on standardized tests
•     How to deliver an informative speech
•     How to Create a PowerPoint presentation
•     How to balance work and school
•     How to find a part-time job
•     How to be a model student
•     How to socialize with more people
•     How to do proper time management
•     How to write a college essay
•     How to write a resume

Specific Demonstration Speech Topics:

• How to use a cell phone
• How to make a fast summer salad
• How to make an ice-cream
• How to make a cocktail
• How to knit/crochet
• How to line dance
• How to compose a photograph
• How to detect if someone is lying
• How to find the ideal car insurance value for you
• How to throw a ball
• How to knot a carpet
• How to calculate your golf handicap
• How to create a worm farm
• How to Eat with chopsticks
• How to Make a Subway sandwich
• How to Make a root beer float
• How to make a sweet dessert
• How to fold a skirt
• How to make a golf swing
• How to edit a video
• How to dry your hair properly
• How to Make an omelet
• How to mend a fuse
• How to dress like a princess
• How do bulletproof vests work?
• How to learn to play guitar
• How to Install a car stereo
• How to Apply acrylic fingernails
• How to make your own jewelry
• How to choose a wine for dinner
• How to Set up an email account
• How to format computer
• How to speak Italian
• How to do poi spinning
• How to text a message
• How to Plan a vegetarian meal
• How to arrange flowers
• How to Build Green
• How to keep private online life
• How to do card tricks
• How to play a computer game
• How to correctly use your breath when you sing
• How to find the best health insurance
• How to Coordinate clothes for any occasion
• How to put on makeup
• How to pick locks
• How to become an empath
• How to change a plug
• How to carve a pumpkin
• How to make stained glass objects
• How to Make Pancakes
• How to braid hair like in a nursing school
• How to Polish your shoes
• How to wrinkle a skirt
• How to play football
• How to Build a website
• How to make Irish Coffee
• How to Plan an eight-course meal
• How to Frost and decorate a cake
• How to Bake a cake
• How to trim a bonsai tree
• How to Make your own jelly
• How to Manicure your own fingernails
• How to Program your cell phone
• How to read music notes
• How to make garden stepping stones
• How to open a can of peaches
• How to Grow your own garden
• How to create an iPhone application
• How to write a limerick
• How to read music
• How do airbags work?
• How to play online games
• How to remove scratches from DVDs
• How to swim the backstroke
• How to make candles
• How to become a princess
• How to make beer
• How to decorate a cake
• How to tie a tie
• How to apply face paint
• How to waltz
• How to Save energy at home
• What can duct tape be used for?
• How to make honey
• How to send an email
• How to trim your mustache
• How to lay a table
• How to Bake cookies
• How to ride a unicycle
• How to Build a good website
• How to make your own soap
• How to feed a snake
• How to make a new candle of old ones
• How to Grow a herbal garden
• How to Recycle at home
• How to clean and brush your teeth (based on scientific research)
• How to do origami
• How to beatbox
• How to raise tadpoles
• How to develop the best service in a tennis game
• How to Make fudge
• How to Make Barbecue sauce
• How to Make Icecream
• How to apply hair dye to your virgin hair
• How to use LinkedIn
• How to upgrade the RAM memory in your computer
• How to bowl
• How to make Paper Mache figures
• How to make a foxhole radio
• How to safely download/upload files on the computer
• How to be a vegetarian
• How to Accessorize the clothes your wear
• How to Stuff a turkey
• How to Play a video game like a pro
• How to clean silver
• How to paint an egg
• How to Save water at home
• How to make sushi
• How to make a sweet lassi
• How to perform a card trick
• How to take a photo with a digital camera
• How to create an animated character
• How to play piano
• How to make peanut butter bars
• How to make ice
• How to set up a blog
• How to make a genealogical tree
• How to make a pop-up card
• How to Make devilled eggs
• How to Make a fast summer salad
• How to do graffiti
• How to use the cruise control
• How to calculate wallpaper
• How to Manicure someone’s fingernails
• How to build a go-cart
• How to make burgers
• How to do braids
• How to make animals out of balloons
• How to braid cornrows
• How to use a DSLR camera
• How to Set a formal dinner table
• How to eat oysters
• How to blow a glass
• How to Install a dimmer switch for light (not for fluorescent lights)
• How to make your own wedding dress
• How to bottle your own wine
• How to install a WordPress theme
• How to solve a Rubik’s cube
• How to choose a color and understand the color palette
• How to do magic tricks
• How to play clash of clan
• How to dance
• How to apply a permanent hair dye
• How to make chicken chili
• How to Make peanut butter and jelly sandwich
• How to Tenderize meat
• How to dance a certain dance
• How to make a fishing lure
• How to frost hair
• How to bake a pie
• How to Grow and trim a bonsai tree

Demonstration Speech Topics on “How to…”

• Avoid identity theft.
• Put a weave in your hair
• blow-dry your hair.
• Make a fresh candle out of an old one.
• Use active listening and communication skills.
• Create decorations.
• Brush your teeth thoroughly.
• Plan your wedding.
• For parties and occasions, build spinning confetti eggs.
• Improve your cognitive abilities.
• protect yourself from harm
• At a campfire, make the crunchiest marshmallows.
• create bread crumbs
• find low-cost airline tickets
• Messages that are effective and clear should be texted.
• Make some beer.
• a stamp for greeting cards
• become a well-known movie star
• Learn break dancing moves and street dance moves.
• Greetings to the Japanese
• You should polish your golf clubs.
• discover the greatest spring break deals
• Construct a basket.
• Make a dance performance.
• Pack a customs-approved suitcase.
• Construct a rabbit hutch or cages and runs.
• Create a professional letter.
• Create an emergency supply kit.
• Make use of the cruise control.
• back up your DVDs
• Learn how to read quickly.
• Attempt a golf swing.
• Make an aquarium.
• Examine the wine.
• Print a digital photograph.
• Put on a princess gown.
• Create honey.
• Grow herbs in your own little greenhouses, such as chamomile, parsley, and catnip.
• become a ninja (I’m joking, of course.)
• Create a first-aid kit for the straightforward treatment of small injuries.
• Prepare a quick summer salad.
• Makeup is applied.
• repair a flat bicycle tire
• read music notation
• make a variety of knots
• Make some ice.
• Ascend a building.
• construct a shed
• Plan a surprise party.
• Create an origami crane.
• Make a scarf.
• Calories must be counted in order to make healthier decisions.
• Stop ruminating.
• Make use of the deduction process.
• replace a baby’s diaper
• Take up poker.
• Blow into a glass.
• Make your garden bloom all year long.
• Polish your shoes
• Make a career as an actor.
• Create a screenplay.
• Let’s crack open a bottle of wine.
• Create a model.
• Unusually fold napkins.
• Choose a bottle of wine.
• Register to vote.
• be an excellent student.
• Playing the piano.
• Use the United States Postal Service.
• Examine a map.
• You should clean your car.
• Get your automobile keys out of a locked vehicle.
• Board on the snow
• color the eggs
• create wedding cakes
• For leisurely walks, use the appropriate running shoes.
• Make Jigglers out of jello.
• gold rings, bracelets, and necklaces should be cleaned and polished
• Obtain electricity from solar panels installed on your roof.
• Let’s play chess.
• Waxing a surfboard
• Select the appropriate running shoe.
• To recover from a hangover, make a banana chocolate shake.
• Put on nail paint.
• Lifting weights
• board on the sand
• Construct a paper airplane.
• Decide on a color scheme and palette.
• Survive in the wild.
• Control a real RC plane (only show this outdoors and only if you are good).
• If you’re a guy, put on some cosmetics.
• Use the content of articles without infringing on their intellectual property rights.
• Make a resume.
• Take care of hamsters and other household pets.
• Make a pie (or whatever else you like/know how to make).
• Create a cake.
• Create a piñata.
• Make some pizza.
• Make some Irish coffee.
• Repairing a flat tire
• Car keys and remotes must be programmed.
• Choose the ideal pet.
• Make a snowman.
• Converse in Italian
• Do a magic trick.
• Create a website.
• Locate your forebears.
• Sculpt your brows correctly.
• Create a family tree.
• Sort through your closet.
• Make a drink.
• tying Die shirts
• Make a birdhouse from scratch.
• Take part in a computer game.
• Classic recipes are used to make authentic Italian pizza.
• Choose and pack a bag for international travel.
• Make your own salsa.
• Make a will.
• Make some soup.
• Look for a roommate.
• write a good poetry
• horse with a saddle (I did this, took a video of saddling my horse, and narrated it to my audience).
• Determining the authenticity of a Louis Vuitton bag
• Make a basketball shot.
• When singing, use your breath.
• Learn to play the guitar.
• Make up a cartoon character.
• Plant a plant.
• Create your own wedding gown.
• Create jewelry.
• Make some ice cream.
• Make flower arrangements.
• Make a tie.
• Make a boomerang that will return to you.
• consume oysters
• make a Halloween mask
• Prepare banana pudding.
• Prepare invisible ink for secret message writing.
• Your swimming pool should be cleaned.
• Make a water-color painting.
• Maintain your health.
• Use a sextant for navigation, much like they did two centuries ago.
• Make a carpet knot.
• a bank check must be changed
• Select a digital camera.
• Analyze the results of a barometer reading.

Technical How-to Ideas 

• Technical how-to speech topics for presenting knowledge and instructive processes in a demo presentation Do not just talk about abstract theories when you are trying to teach a group. Instead, use visual aids, common metaphors, and comparisons to everyday life to make a technical or complex problem more understandable.
• International fitting sizes; the differences between sizes in the United States and standards used in other nations; information about yards, feet, inches, meters, millimeters, and their history; You can limit these technical how-to-speech-about-clothes subjects to clothing exclusively.
• Show how to make a good short animated movie or funny cartoon out of a succession of 2D photos. Give the entire set of instructions while demonstrating what you mean step by step. Animate an avatar-like puppet that jumps over the wall as the first thing you do.
• Sunscreen is the function and pressing demand for a topical substance that absorbs and even reflects UV sun rays. Everyone likes to be outside in the sun, but not everyone knows that sun protection is important to avoid long-term damage from the sun.
• How do the police, government agencies, criminal investigation departments, and internationally recognized authorities use modern technology to discover storage media on a computer?
• April Fool’s Day; the finest speech themes for a funny how to fool someone are hoaxes and practical jokes on April Fool’s Day; and present instances – your major points – in the top three in notoriety, absurdity, and uniqueness of the sense of humor that’s being employed.
• Tree Climbing Techniques: Give proper tree climbing instructions for recreational climbers, including gear, ropes, and knots. Don’t forget about forest ethics!
• Birth Control Pills: How Does the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, or C O C P, which contains estrogen and progestin hormones, Prevent Ovulation?
• Mosaic tile projects for the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and even the garden wall. On this technical topic, show your audience how to do it step-by-step.
• Room Air Conditioners: How are these energy-efficient and dependable systems built to fulfill your comfort demands, and what particular technology is employed?

One piece of advice to help you make things easier: most audiences are familiar with technological difficulties in general, so avoid getting too technical and avoid overly complex demonstrations when examining these nine technological options.

Conclusions

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Our words can impact the world, and delivering a standout demonstration speech is a powerful way to share practical knowledge. However, what should you do if you're unsure which topic to choose for your address? 

Demonstration speeches are crucial for improving public speaking, especially for students. They're a big deal in schools, like high schools, because they help you learn how to share information practically. So, a demonstration speech breaks down the steps of doing something so you understand how it works.

Making these speeches better is all about picking the right topic. The topic is like the heart of the speech. It can make it fantastic or uninspiring. There are tons of choices, which can be a bit much for students. It's like trying to find the perfect thing to discuss, which can feel overwhelming.

To write interesting demonstration speech ideas, consider using visual aids like slides or pictures. They grab people's attention and make it easier for everyone to understand. So, if you want your speech to be remembered, it's all about picking an excellent topic and showing it off so everyone can follow along.

What is a Demonstration Speech?

A demonstration speech is when you show and explain how to do something step by step. It's a type of speech where you break down a process or activity in a way that helps the audience understand and learn.

The goal is to provide a clear and practical explanation, often using visual aids, to make it easier for people to grasp the demonstrated concept or skill.

Funny demonstration speech ideas could help intrigue your audience and help you gain confidence when showcasing a practical skill or shedding light on a unique process.

In addition to using words to communicate information, demonstrative speeches also heavily rely on body language to emote and emphasize important points.

Think about topics that fit the requirements and interests of the audience when coming up with ideas for demonstration speech topics.

Presenting a compelling demonstration speech topic that appeals to the audience is the aim, and examples range from basic first aid methods to educational lectures on practical life tips. A well-selected demonstration speech topic can enthrall and instruct the audience, making a long-lasting impact

What is a Demonstration Speech Topic?

The demonstration speech topic is a subject that a presenter portrays in a speech. The presenter provides a detailed explanation of the topic. In other words, a demonstration speech topic is the specific subject or theme you base your presentation on. It's the main idea or concept you'll explain and show your audience through step-by-step instructions. 

The choice of a demonstration speech topic is crucial, as it should interest you and align with the type of presentation you want to give. The topic dictates what you will demonstrate thus, it is important to choose a good demonstration speech topic that will guide you in how you present the information effectively.

For unique demonstration speech topics, one should consider employing brainstorming tactics and doing more research about the content required.

It is also important to note that a good demonstrative speech not only conveys verbal information but also employs other illustrations like body language to relay enthusiasm.

How to Write a Demonstration Speech

When writing a demonstration speech you should start crafting good demonstration speech ideas or by brainstorming unique speech writing or presentation skills that will appeal to your target audience.

Speech writing involves breaking down a process into clear, step-by-step instructions. Here are some tips to help you craft an effective demonstration speech:

Tip 1: Choose an Engaging Topic

Choose a topic in which you are enthusiastic and your audience would be interested. Consider your audience's interests and expertise level. An interesting topic draws the audience's curiosity, making them more receptive to the information delivered. It keeps your audience's attention and interest throughout the show.

Tip 2: Define Your Purpose

Determine the goal of your demonstration. What should your audience be able to accomplish when you stop speaking? Certain objectives guide the topic of your speech. It keeps you focused on the message you want the audience to take away from the presentation.

Tip 3: Organize Your Content

Create a distinct introduction, body, and conclusion for your speech. Break the process down into separate steps and present them logically. Effectively organizing your speech guarantees an ordered flow of information. It makes it easier for the audience to follow the procedures, reducing confusion and increasing comprehension.

Tip 4: Use Clear and Concise Language

Keep your language simple and easy to understand. Avoid jargon or technical terms that may confuse your audience. Clarity in language ensures your audience understands the instructions without getting lost in technical jargon. Using straightforward language promotes effective communication and knowledge transfer.

Tip 5: Incorporate Visual Aids

To improve understanding, use visual aids like presentations, charts, graphs, or props. Check that your visual aids are apparent and that they complement your explanation. Visual aids help with comprehension by offering a visual depiction of the steps. They supplement spoken explanations and accommodate different learning styles, making knowledge more accessible.

Tip 6: Practice Timing

Practice your speech until it fits within the time limit. Pacing should be considered so that your audience can comfortably follow each step. Timing your speech ensures that it fits within the time allotted, avoiding hurried presentations or unnecessary delays. It assists you in maintaining a consistent tempo for maximum audience engagement.

Tip 7: Engage Your Audience

Encourage audience interaction if possible. For instance, ask questions or invite volunteers. Use anecdotes or examples to make your speech relatable.

Tip 8: Reinforce Key Points

Highlight critical stages or information. To promote learning, summarize the major themes in your conclusion. Reinforcing crucial points ensures that important information is highlighted. It helps retention and comprehension by helping the audience recall the key steps of the demonstration.

Tip 9: Consider Your Audience's Background

Tailor your speech to the knowledge level of your audience. Avoid assuming too much or too little prior knowledge. When writing your demonstration speech outline Tailoring your speech to the audience's knowledge level ensures the information is neither too basic nor too advanced. It makes the content more relevant and relatable to the specific audience.

Remember, the key to a successful demonstration speech is clarity and simplicity. Ensure your audience can easily follow each step and that your passion for the topic shines through your presentation.

Some Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing a Demonstration Speech

• Assuming the audience knows certain steps or terms without explaining.
• Presenting without sufficient practice.
• Speaking too quickly, making it hard for the audience to follow.
• Including too many steps, making the process confusing.
• Using technical or complex language without explanation.
• Jumping straight into the demonstration without a proper introduction.
• Having a disorganized or unclear structure.

How to Make the Demonstration Speech Interactive and Memorable

• Provide clear explanations for each step, avoiding assumptions about prior knowledge.
• Simplify the demonstration by breaking it down into manageable and clearly explained steps.
• Practice pacing to ensure a steady and understandable delivery.
• Encourage audience interaction to maintain interest and involvement.
• Clearly outline the introduction, main steps, and conclusion to create a logical flow.
• Seek constructive feedback and make necessary adjustments to improve your speech.
• Keep language simple and explain any terms or concepts that might be unfamiliar to the audience.

Comprehensive List of Demonstration speech ideas.

Are you rummaging through the internet, piles of books, and documents trying to find the perfect demonstration speech ideas for your presentation? Do you need any captivating topics to fascinate your audience?

This range of demonstration speech ideas includes process speeches that explain detailed procedures as well as demonstrative topics that delve into particular subjects.

The subjects give a great deal of flexibility for a wide range of suggestions, and audiences, from the captivating and funny to the educational and convincing. PowerPoint presentations and other visual aids increase the effectiveness of these demonstrations by guaranteeing comprehension and audience participation.

Easy Demonstration Speech Ideas for High School Students

• How to create the perfect study schedule
• How to make your duct tape wallet
• How to perform a basic magic trick
• How to make a healthy smoothie
• How to plant a container garden
• How to tie-dye t-shirts
• How to master the Rubik's cube
• How to create a simple and effective phone stand
• How to craft a story
• How to make your music playlist
• How to perform basic card tricks
• How to make a simple origami animal
• How to properly stretch before exercise
• How to decorate your graduation cap
• How to write a thank-you note
• How to create a mind map for better learning
• How to make homemade pizza
• How to change a bike tire
• How to draw a caricature
• How to tie a tie in different styles

Business Demonstration Topics

• How to create an effective business plan
• How to conduct market research for a business idea
• How to write a professional business email
• How to deliver an engaging business presentation
• How to use social media for business marketing
• How to conduct a successful job interview
• How to network effectively in a professional setting
• How to create an online store
• How to negotiate in business
• How to develop a personal brand for professional success
• How to conduct a productive team meeting.
• How to manage time effectively in a business setting
• How to use project management tools
• How to create a professional LinkedIn profile
• How to develop a content marketing strategy
• How to analyze financial statements
• How to implement employee wellness programs
• How to conduct a swot analysis for your business
• How to create effective business reports
• How to develop a successful email marketing campaign

Demonstration Speech Topics for Sports

• How to perfect your free throw in basketball
• How to swing a golf club correctly
• How to improve your soccer dribbling skills
• How to throw a spiral in football
• How to execute a tennis serve
• How to increase your vertical jump for basketball 
• How to perfect your baseball pitching technique
• How to train for a marathon
• How to execute a perfect volleyball serve
• How to perform a bicycle kick in soccer
• How to master the butterfly stroke in swimming
• How to perfect your tennis backhand
• How to set up a home gym for fitness training
• How to execute a perfect ski turn
• How to train for sprinting in track and field
• How to perform a proper tackle in rugby
• How to improve your archery accuracy
• How to execute a perfect gymnastics floor routine
• How to choose the right running shoes
• How to execute a perfect judo throw

Funny Demonstration Speech Topics for College Students

• How to survive a zombie apocalypse on campus
• How to make the perfect cup of coffee for zombies
• How to master the art of napping in public
• How to master the secret language of emoji
• How to fake it until you make it: impersonation 101
• How to navigate and survive the science of awkward small talk
• How to become a Netflix binge-watching champion
• How to master the art of taking the perfect selfie
• How to win an argument with your pet
• How to be invisible in a crowd
• How to speak fluent sarcasm
• How to dance like no one is watching even when they are
• The art of surviving a group project
• How to perfect the art of Snapchat streaks
• How to provide humorous insights into the unspoken language shared between roommates.
• How to master the elevator small talk

Demonstration Speech Ideas related to Food

• How to make a classic grilled cheese sandwich
• How to bake the ultimate chocolate chip cookies
• How to create a quick and healthy breakfast smoothie
• How to build a beautiful Caprese salad
• How to make flavorful homemade guacamole
• How to craft the perfect cup of French press coffee
• How to create a wholesome Buddha bowl
• How to make homemade pizza dough from scratch
• How to brew your cold brew coffee
• How to prepare a classic Caesar salad
• How to make a refreshing fruit-infused water
• How to craft your gourmet burger
• How to make a perfectly poached egg
• How to create a homemade vegetable stir-fry
• How to bake a moist and delicious banana bread
• How to build a colorful and nutritious acai bowl
• How to make a classic Margherita pizza
• How to craft the perfect cup of matcha green tea
• How to mix and match various nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to make a personalized trail mix.
• How to make homemade pasta sauce

Demonstration Speech Topics for Technology

• How to set up a smart home system
• How to build a gaming PC
• How to safely clean your computer
• How to create a website using a website builder
• How to secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication
• How to edit photos using photo editing software
• How to use virtual reality for productivity and entertainment
• How to set up a home network
• How to create a mobile app prototype
• How to encrypt your data for security
• How to use augmented reality apps
• How to back up your data to the cloud
• How to set up a blog using a content management system
• How to create an exciting podcast
• How to set up a virtual private network 
• How to use a 3d printer
• How to stay safe online: cybersecurity tips for everyone:
• How to effectively use social media for personal branding
• How to create a strong password and manage passwords securely
• How to implement digital detox

Demonstration Speech Topics Related to Public Speaking

• How to overcome public speaking anxiety
• How to use vocal variety in your speech
• How to perfect your body language
• How to craft a compelling speech introduction
• How to use humor effectively in public speaking
• How to structure your speech for maximum impact
• How to engage your audience with storytelling
• How to deliver a persuasive speech
• How to use visual aids effectively
• How to handle Q&A sessions with confidence
• How to adjust your speech for different audiences
• How to project confidence through your voice
• How to incorporate pause and silence for impact
• How to utilize eye contact to connect with your audience
• How to create and use speaking notes
• How to manage your time effectively during a speech
• How to use rhetorical devices to enhance your speech
• How to navigate technical challenges during a presentation
• How to evaluate and improve your public speaking skills
• How to close your speech with impact

Demonstrations Speech Ideas for Public Health

• Demonstrate the correct way to wash hands to prevent the spread of germs and infections. Emphasize the importance of soap, water, and duration in cleaning.
• Show how to prepare a nutritious and delicious smoothie using fresh fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients.
• Guide your audience through a simple, effective at-home workout routine that promotes fitness and well-being.
• Demonstrate how to make a quick and healthy snack, such as vegetable sticks with hummus, yogurt parfait, or homemade energy bites.
• Teach the audience stretching exercises to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injuries.
• Show simple techniques for mindful breathing and relaxation to manage stress and promote mental health.
• Introduce the audience to the benefits of aromatherapy and demonstrate how to create a simple essential oil blend for relaxation or energy.
• Demonstrate how to plan and prepare healthy meals in advance for the entire week, emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition.
• Guide your audience through basic yoga poses and stretches that promote physical and mental well-being.
• Show proper desk ergonomics and stretches to prevent discomfort and injuries associated with long hours of sitting.
• Demonstrate how to prepare delicious dishes and desserts without added sugars, using alternative sweeteners.
• Discuss the importance of staying hydrated and demonstrate creative ways to make infused water or herbal teas.
• Introduce natural remedies for common ailments, such as herbal teas for relaxation or homemade cough syrup.
• Show how to make simple, chemical-free beauty products using natural skincare or hair care ingredients.
• Demonstrate exercises and techniques to improve posture and reduce the risk of back and neck pain.

Demonstration Speech for Enhancing Traffic Safety

• Demonstrate the proper way to parallel park, providing alignment and distance judgment tips.
• Show how to safely change a flat tire using a jack and other necessary tools.
• Explain the correct interpretation of traffic signals and demonstrate hand signals for situations where they are applicable.
• Provide tips and a demonstration on how to drive safely in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or fog.
• Demonstrate defensive driving strategies, including maintaining a safe following distance and being aware of surroundings.
• Explain the rules and demonstrate the proper technique for navigating a roundabout or traffic circle.
• Guide the audience using public transportation effectively, including purchasing tickets and understanding schedules.
• Show how to correctly install and secure a child car seat, emphasizing the importance of child safety in vehicles.
• Demonstrate the proper hand signals for cyclists and share safety tips for riding a bicycle in traffic.
• Discuss the dangers of distracted driving and demonstrate practical ways to avoid distractions.
• Demonstrate basic car maintenance tasks such as checking oil, tire pressure, and fluid levels.
• Demonstrate using a GPS navigation system or mobile navigation app effectively to reduce driver stress and improve road safety.
• Explain and demonstrate the proper technique for merging onto highways and changing lanes safely.
• Educate the audience on the meaning of various road signs and their importance in ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Demonstrate how to safely share the road with cyclists, including proper passing distances and awareness.

Demonstration Speech Ideas for Disaster Management

• How to Develop a Family Emergency Plan
• How to Build a Home Emergency Shelter
• How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver
• How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
• How to Purify Water in Emergency Situations
• How to Create a Community Emergency Response Team
• How to Perform Basic Search and Rescue Techniques
• How to Safely Turn Off Utilities in an Emergency
• How to Build and Use a DIY Emergency Radio
• How to Pack an Emergency Go-Bag
• How to Conduct a Fire Drill at Home
• How to Safely Evacuate a Building

Demonstration Speech Ideas for Engineering Projects

• Demonstrate the basics of electrical engineering
• Show how to build a simple electric circuit using components like batteries, wires, and bulbs.
• Demonstrate the process of 3D printing, from designing a model on a computer to the finished printed object.
• Provide a demonstration of basic welding techniques and safety precautions.
• Constructing a Paper Bridge
• Demonstrating a Hydraulic System
• Demonstrate how to program a simple robot to perform a specific task.
• How to build a Water Rocket system
• Introduction to CAD Software
• Solar Water Heater Construction
• Building a Miniature Wind Turbine
• Demonstrating the Engineering Design Process
• Constructing a Basic Pneumatic System
• Creating a DIY Electric Generator
• Introduction to Computer Hardware
• Building a Model Suspension Bridge

Demonstration Speech Topics for Agribusiness

• Demonstrate the principles and benefits of crop rotation in agribusiness to improve soil fertility and reduce pest infestations.
• Show how to set up a small-scale hydroponic system for growing vegetables or herbs indoors, emphasizing water efficiency and space utilization.
• Guide farmers on how to effectively set up a stall at a farmers' market, including display techniques and customer engagement.
• Demonstrate the proper techniques for starting seeds indoors and transplanting seedlings to the garden for optimal plant growth.
• Explain and demonstrate the principles of IPM, showcasing environmentally friendly methods for controlling pests in agriculture.
• Show how to set up and maintain a composting system on a farm, using organic waste to improve soil health and fertility.
• Provide an overview of precision agriculture technologies and demonstrate how they can be applied to improve efficiency and yields on a farm.
• Demonstrate safe and effective techniques for handling and managing livestock, emphasizing animal welfare and stress reduction.
• Show how to install a drip irrigation system for efficient water management in agriculture, reducing water usage and improving crop yields.
• Demonstrate how to prepare a dish using fresh produce directly sourced from a farm, promoting the farm-to-table concept.
• Provide a demonstration of the principles and practices of organic farming, including soil management, pest control, and certification processes.
• Explain the concept of aquaponics and demonstrate how to set up a small-scale system for integrated fish and plant cultivation.
• Demonstrate the art of grafting to produce stronger and more resilient fruit trees, showcasing different grafting methods.
• Guide farmers on best practices for harvesting crops and handling them post-harvest to maintain quality and freshness.

As we wrap up this inspiring and creative trip of over 200 demonstration speech ideas it is important to note that there are more fascinating writing suggestions and useful how-to subjects offered by AceMyHomework . The abundance of possibilities here makes it possible to create dynamic presentations that enthrall your audience with educational and amusing material. 

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How to Write a Speech to Engage your Audience

February 19, 2021 - Dom Barnard

In order to write a speech, you need to think about your audience, the required length, and the purpose or topic. This is true whether you are writing a wedding speech, conference presentation, investor pitch, or any other type of speech.

Being a great speech writer can help you get a promotion, motivate people, sell a business idea, persuade others and much more – it’s an essential skill in the modern world. In this article, we cover key tips for writing a speech.

Initial planning – Why? Who? What?

You should invest time strategically considering the speech. This will help you decide on the key message and content about your topic. Here are some points to consider.

• What do I want to achieve?
• When I achieve this, what will that do for me?
• Why am I speaking?
• What is the purpose of this speech?
• Who are the audience and who do they represent?
• Who do I represent?
• What do I know about them? (culture, language, level of expertise)
• How much influence do they have?
• What is the main message and key points?
• What specific action is implied?
• What level of information should I include?
• What is important to them?

Popular speech structure

You need to catch the audience attention early, very early (see section below). Deliver a memorable beginning, a clear middle and structured ending.

Popular speech structure:

• Explanation 1
• Explanation 2
• Explanation 3

Secondary Point (Optional: supports main)

Tertiary Point (Optional: supports secondary and main)

Attention span of your audience

Research shows that attention span is greatest at the beginning of a speech, reduces considerably during the middle of your speech and picks up again towards the end when your audience know you about to finish.

Don’t try to put too many ideas into your speech. Research shows that people remember very little from speeches, so just give them one or two ideas to hang onto.

These two articles explain audience attention span in more detail, and how to write a speech to extend it:

• How many minutes is the audience’s attention span?
• What to do when you’re losing your audience

Speech introduction

Make sure your opening few seconds are memorable as this is when your audience will make up their minds about you. Use a bold sentence to grab their attention, works best with numbers reinforcing your point.

An example sentence might be – “After this speech, I’m confident 50% of you will go out and buy a VR headset.” Follow these tips on how to write a speech intro:

Remember the INTRO model

This is more focused on presentations but sections can be applied broadly to other general speeches.

1. Interest

You: Introduce yourself confidently and clearly Audience: Why should I listen to you?

You: Remind the audience the reasons for this speech Audience: What’s in it for me?

You: State length of speech at beginning, “Over the next 15 minutes” Audience: How long until I can get a coffee?

4. Routemap

You: State the main points, “Today I’m going to cover 4 main points” Audience: Which sections of the speech are important to me?

5. Objectives

You: Clearly state the objective, “By the end of this speech, I would like to…” Audience: So that’s what you want from me today…

Example: Great speech opening

This speech opening is by Jamie Oliver, giving a TED talk on teaching every child about food.

Sadly, in the next 18 minutes when I do our chat, four Americans that are alive will be dead through the food that they eat. My name’s Jamie Oliver. I’m 34 years old. I’m from Essex in England and for the last seven years I’ve worked fairly tirelessly to save lives in my own way. I’m not a doctor; I’m a chef, I don’t have expensive equipment or medicine. I use information, education. I profoundly believe that the power of food has a primal place in our homes that binds us to the best bits of life. We have an awful, awful reality right now. America, you’re at the top of your game. This is one of the most unhealthy countries in the world.

How not to open your speech

Avoid the following opening comments:

• “ Apologies, I’m a little nervous about speaking ” – no need to make the audience aware of this, it will make them focus on how nervous you are instead of what you are saying
• “ I’ve got the graveyard shift ” – you are telling people not to expect much
• “ I’m what stands between you and lunch ” – even if people weren’t thinking it, after this comment, all they are thinking of is when will you finish so they can eat
• “ We are running late, so I’ll do my best to explain… ” – instead of this, state how long your speech will take so that people know when they will be leaving

Middle of the speech

The body of your speech is where the majority of the information is. The audience has been introduced to the subject and reasons for the speech. Now you need to present your arguments and examples, data, illustrations backing up your key message.

How to write a speech body can be difficult, the best way to build this section is to write down three points you are trying to convey in your speech, your main, secondary and tertiary points. Then write down three descriptions clarifying each of these points. The descriptions should be simple, memorable and meaningful.

The middle of your speech is where the audience start losing attention. Keep this in mind and ensure your message is clear. Use images, jokes and rhetoric questions to keep the audience engaged.

Don’t overwhelm your audience with many points. It is much more valuable to make a small number of points well, than to have too many points which aren’t made satisfactorily.

Obama and his speeches

Obama’s speeches are well prepared with a focus on powerful words “A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things“. His speeches use simple language and quotes from famous speeches his listeners can relate to.

For additional trademark Obama techniques, check out  How Barack Obama prepares his speeches.

How to end a speech

Similar to the opening, your closing statements should be impactful, re-stating the key message of your speech. We advise learning your ending few lines word for word. The ending is an opportunity to:

• Leave the audience with a lasting impression of your speech
• Summarise the main points
• Provide further ideas and discussion points for the audience to take away with them
• Thank the audience for taking the time to listen

Methods to end your speech

Quotation Close  – use a famous quote to get the audience’s attention and create a link to your speech.

Bookend Close  – refer back to an opening statement and repeat it or add a few extra words to elaborate on it.

Open Question  – ask the audience a provocative question or a call to action to perform some task on the back of your speech.

For additional tips on how to write a speech, in particular how to close your speech, read:

• 5 great ways to end a speech
• 10 ways to end your speech with a bang
• Presentations: language expert – signposting

Ideas for ending a speech

• Key message
• Refer to opening impact statement
• Objectives met
• Call to action
• End on an Up

Step-by-step process for writing a speech

Here’s how to write your speech from concept to completion.

• Outline your speech’s structure. What are the main ideas for each section?
• Write out the main ideas in your outline. Don’t worry about making it perfect – just write as much of it down as you can
• Edit and polish what you’ve written until you have a good first draft of your speech
• Now you need to practice and  memorize your speech . The more you practice, the more you’ll figure out which sections need changing. You’ll also get an idea of length and if you need to extend / shorten it.
• Update your speech, practice some more, and revise your speech until it has a great flow and you feel comfortable with it.

Classic speech transcripts

One of the best ways for learning how to write a speech is reading other well written ones. Here are a list of famous speeches to read and learn from:

• Bill Gates TED Talk Transcript from 2015: Warns of Pandemics, Epidemics
• Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Commencement Speech at Harvard 2014
• Ronald Reagan Memorial Day Speech Transcript 1984
• I Have Been to the Mountaintop Speech Transcript – Martin Luther King Jr.

150 Interesting and Unique Demonstration Speech ideas

A demonstration speech aims to teach an audience how to complete a task. It’s a type of presentation where you demonstrate a process or teach a skill to an audience. Students are often assigned demonstration speeches to improve their communication and presentation skills.

Need help to find a good idea for your demonstration speech? We’ve got plenty of them here in this blog post. Ensure you read it all the way through to get the most out of it.

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How to Choose a Demonstration Speech Idea?

The important stage of choosing a good demonstration speech idea is considering your audience. Think about what may intrigue them and ensure it’s something relevant. Here are some tips from  professional paper help  providers to get you started:

Brainstorm ideas

Write down anything that pops into your head. It could be sports, arts, life skills, or anything else. Then pick a few that you have the most knowledge in.

Narrow Down Your Options

Go over your list and take out any topics that might be too hard. Stick with the topics you can show in a reasonable amount of time.

Research Your Options

Once you’ve whittled down the topics, do some digging to get the facts. Get your hands on some dependable sources, like books, articles, or websites, so that you can give a thorough presentation.

Engage your Audience

Pick a topic that your audience will find both captivating and exciting. Think of fun, unexpected elements you could add, like humor or something interactive, that can make your speech stand out.

Consider the Educational Value

Your presentation should have something valuable to offer your audience. Ensure it’s an informative topic that teaches a skill and has practical applications they can use in real life.

Practice and Refine

Once you’ve picked your idea for a demonstration speech, practice it many times so you’re confident with the material and the demo. Tweak your speech and make changes if you need to make it clearer and smoother.

Now. Let’s explore the list of amazing demonstration speech ideas.

Unique Demonstration Speech Ideas

• How to create a personalized gratitude jar
• The art of making homemade scented candles
• Quick and easy meal prep for busy weekdays
• DIY natural skincare products using kitchen ingredients
• The art of flower arranging for special occasions
• How to master basic calligraphy techniques
• Creating your mini herb garden indoors
• Simple steps to make your eco-friendly cleaning products
• The Secrets of brewing the perfect cup of coffee
• Creating a stylish and organized capsule wardrobe
• Mastering the art of basic origami folds
• How to create a stunning floral centerpiece
• Quick and healthy smoothie recipes for a busy lifestyle
• The art of making homemade bath bombs
• Creating your custom-designed T-shirts
• The basics of self-defense techniques for personal safety
• How to properly apply natural makeup for a fresh look
• Essential tips for effective time management
• Creating a budget-friendly home office setup
• The art of making homemade pizza from scratch

Demonstration Speech Ideas High School

• How to tie a basic necktie knot
• The art of folding a paper airplane
• Creating a simple fruit salad
• How to make a classic grilled cheese sandwich
• Quick and easy steps to make a paper crane
• The basics of juggling with three balls
• How to do a basic card trick
• Creating a DIY face mask using household ingredients
• The art of making a basic origami fortune teller
• How to make a refreshing lemonade from scratch
• Quick and easy steps to wrap a gift elegantly
• Creating a simple and stylish flower arrangement
• The art of creating a basic pencil sketch
• How to make a DIY bookmark using decorative paper
• Quick and easy steps to fold a paper napkin into a fancy shape
• The basics of solving a Rubik’s Cube
• How to make a delicious chocolate mug cake in minutes
• Creating a DIY terrarium with succulent plants

Good Demonstration Speech Topics

• The art of creating a mesmerizing acrylic pour painting
• How to make homemade organic soap with unique scents
• Creating a DIY mini-indoor garden using recycled materials
• The process of creating a captivating stop-motion animation
• How to create a stunning layered dessert parfait
• The art of creating a beautiful hand-lettered quote on canvas
• DIY techniques for transforming old clothes into trendy fashion pieces
• How to make a personalized photo album using scrapbooking techniques
• Creating a homemade natural facial mask with exotic ingredients
• The process of making artisanal bread from scratch
• How to design and assemble a custom-built computer
• Creating a unique and stylish terrazzo-inspired resin art piece
• The art of creating a custom-designed website using website builders
• DIY techniques for upcycling glass bottles into decorative vases
• How to create a delicious and visually appealing charcuterie board
• The process of making homemade gourmet chocolates with various fillings
• Creating a mesmerizing light painting using long-exposure photography
• How to design and sew your eco-friendly tote bag
• The art of creating intricate paper quilling designs
• DIY techniques for transforming a plain room into a vibrant and stylish space

Captivating How to Demonstrative Speech Ideas

• How to effectively manage your time and increase productivity
• How to write a cover letter for seeking job
• How to prepare and deliver a persuasive speech
• How to perform basic car maintenance and troubleshooting
• How to start your own successful online business
• How to apply professional makeup for special occasions
• How to create a budget and manage personal finances
• How to develop effective study habits for academic success
• How to navigate and utilize social media for personal branding
• How to make homemade pasta from scratch
• How to meditate for relaxation and stress relief
• How to grow your own organic vegetable garden
• How to play basic guitar chords and strumming patterns
• How to perform basic first aid techniques for common injuries
• How to cook a nutritious and delicious meal in under 30 minutes
• How to change a flat tire on a car
• How to write a  narrative essay
• How to effectively negotiate and communicate in a professional setting
• How to develop and maintain a healthy exercise routine
• How to create a visually appealing presentation using PowerPoint
• How to plan and execute a successful event or party

Easy Demonstration Speech Ideas on Food

• How to make a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich
• The art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee
• How to make fluffy scrambled eggs in minutes
• Creating a refreshing and colorful fruit salad
• How to prepare a simple and delicious guacamole dip
• The process of making a crispy homemade pizza
• How to cook a mouthwatering steak on a stovetop
• Creating a flavorful and nutritious green smoothie
• How to make a creamy and comforting bowl of mashed potatoes
• The art of creating a homemade salsa with fresh ingredients
• How to bake soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies
• Creating a refreshing and tangy lemonade from scratch
• How to make a flavorful homemade tomato sauce for pasta
• The process of making a fluffy and light pancake stack
• How to cook a perfect and juicy grilled chicken breast
• Creating a creamy and indulgent chocolate mousse dessert
• How to assemble a delicious and colorful veggie wrap
• The art of making a flavorful and aromatic cup of tea
• How to prepare a crunchy and satisfying homemade Caesar salad
• Creating a mouthwatering and cheesy baked macaroni and cheese dish

Demonstration Speech Examples (Topics) on Marketing

• How to create an effective social media marketing strategy
• The process of conducting market research for a new product
• How to optimize a website for search engine optimization (SEO)
• Creating engaging content for a successful content marketing campaign
• How to develop a compelling brand identity and logo design
• The art of creating persuasive advertising copywriting
• How to implement email marketing campaigns for customer engagement
• Creating a successful influencer marketing campaign
• How to use data analytics to track and optimize marketing performance
• The process of designing and launching a mobile app for marketing purposes
• How to leverage video marketing to engage and captivate your audience
• Creating an effective customer loyalty program to drive repeat business
• How to implement effective affiliate marketing strategies
• The art of creating visually appealing and impactful marketing materials
• How to plan and execute a successful product launch event
• Creating an engaging and interactive user experience (UX) on a website
• How to utilize storytelling techniques in marketing campaigns
• The process of setting up and managing a successful Google Ads campaign
• How to develop and implement a successful influencer partnership program
• Creating an effective lead generation strategy to grow your customer base

Funny Ideas for Demonstration Speech

• How to make a gourmet sandwich that looks incredible but tastes terrible
• The art of creating a perfectly imperfect DIY hairstyle
• How to fold a fitted bed sheet into an unrecognizable mess
• The process of attempting to walk in high heels like a pro
• How to prepare a “culinary masterpiece” using only microwaveable meals
• Creating a DIY craft project that ends up looking like a kindergarten art project
• How to attempt a yoga pose that looks graceful but ends up in a hilarious fail
• The art of imitating celebrity impressions (with humorous outcomes)
• How to make a healthy smoothie that tastes absolutely awful
• Attempting to break a world record for the most failed attempts at a simple task
• The process of attempting to dance like a professional without any coordination
• How to create a DIY fashion trend that is intentionally bizarre and unconventional
• The art of creating a failed magic trick with predictable and comedic outcomes
• How to organize a cluttered room most messily and chaotically possible
• Attempting to learn a new language in a ridiculously short amount of time (with humorous mistakes)
• The process of attempting to bake a cake without any baking skills or knowledge
• How to give yourself a “professional” haircut that ends up looking hilariously uneven
• Creating a “gourmet” dish using unconventional and strange food combinations
• How to attempt extreme sports or activities with amusing and clumsy results
• The art of telling funny and cheesy jokes that elicit groans instead of laughter

Hopefully, you have now shortlisted a topic or two for your demonstration speech. Be it the food, marketing, or crafts you are in, our lists of demonstrative speech topics have many ideas to get you started. Remember, it’s not about choosing a topic only, but it’s more about captivating your audience.

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Entertaining Speech Topics [195 Ideas To Keep Audience Engaged]

Amanda Green was born in a small town in the west of Scotland, where everyone knows everyone. I joined the Toastmasters 15 years ago, and I served in nearly every office in the club since then. I love helping others gain confidence and skills they can apply in every day life.

You need to offer persuasive speech that is informative with a specific purpose that will bring the event to life. Above all, to be an entertaining speaker, you need an interesting  and unique speech topic or even impromptu speech (though that is difficult to achieve) that will last more than a few minutes and engage the audience with an interesting story/stories. There are a lot of topics you can cover that will be entertaining, such as funny speech topics , informative speech topics , or even demonstrative speeches , but make sure you consider your audience before you choose one.

In this article:

How To Develop An Entertaining Speech Topic

How to deliver an entertaining speech, entertaining speech ideas.

There are many ways to write and develop a topic for a speech to entertain. And there are lots of fails to report.

My main objective is to make you aware if the fact that you  do not pretend to by the nice and humorous girl or guy . Nope, better is to set up a flat face and deliver the lines dry with an English stiff upperlip – that is why I used the word pokerfaced … A trick I have learned from my masters …

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It is possible to bring a serious message with funny proven techniques listed below. Like these examples of serious/funny entertaining speech topic chapter. And stay to that theme. My main advice is: just talk on a specific theme.

• Consider your entertainment topic from different points of view.
• Choose for an unusual or strange angle of approach.
• Wonder what the reason is for some habits or daily grind.
• Give a normal issue, subject or topic a personal, dramatic twist.
• List xx ways to …
• Perform dialogues and metaphores.
• Tell a story about a personal experience, interrelate the humorous anecdote in the main theme.
• Give mocking comments on perfectly ordinary things, persons, places, values or thoughts.
• Ridiculize large organizations or institutions. But do not offend.
• Laugh at and ridiculize professional jargon or dialogues.
• Find similarities between opposing subjects. That can be a very humorous and entertaining for your audience.
• Ask:  What If and press the possibilities till it becomes ridiculous, funny and amusing.

My five additional rousing tips for further development are:

• Organize and structure your diverting text in a way your presentation will flow just right; try to work to some sort of a climax.
• Establish your speechwriting goal or purpose. That’s no problem if you talk about one theme.
• If you tell funny or humorous things about some individuals in your public: don’t insult and be sensitive.
• Try to deliver your public speaking speech topics extemporaneously as much as you can. So practice a lot. Ask a friend if it is witty enough.
• And practice on the timing the smooth flow of your entertaining speech topic:
• The Worst Joke I Ever Heard
• The First Time I Got Caught
• Why Did the Chicken Actually Cross the Road
• How I Got My Nickname
• How to Get a Toddler to Go the Sleep in 383 Easy Steps
• The Funniest Thing My Kid Ever Said
• Deep Fried Oreos and Dieting
• My Worst Date
• That Time I Shot Milk Out of My Nose
• My Favorite Misheard Song Lyric
• How to Embarrass Your Teenager
• A Middle Aged Mom Figures Out Snapchat
• Pick Up Lines that Will Never Work
• The Key To Being Successful at Watching Television
• How to Live in Your Mom’s Basement
• My Biggest Pet Peeve
• Things a T-Rex Can’t Do with Its Little Arms
• How to Ruin a Date
• How to Stay a Bachelor
• What Not to Do On a Blind Date
• Why Pineapple Is Not a Pizza Topping
• How to Fail a Driver’s Test
• Ways to Take the Worst Passport Picture Possible
• The Worst Ideas for Halloween Costumes
• My Biggest Auto Correct Fail
• How to Trick Your Dog into Going to the Vet
• The Time I Laughed at a Completely Inappropriate Time
• Something That Made Me Laugh So Hard, I Cried
• Lost in Translation
• My Dinner with My Favorite Video Game Character
• That Thing I Shared on Facebook that Maybe I Shouldn’t Have
• The Right Way to Lie
• My Most Embarrassing Childhood Memory
• The Worst Haircut I Ever Had
• My Life Motto
• How My Cat Will Take Over the World
• How to Be the Center of Attention
• How to Freak out Your Roommate
• Passive Aggressive Ways to Get Your Spouse to Do the Dishes
• Alternatives to Cleaning
• The Best Dad Jokes of All Time
• Skinny Jeans or Where Have All the Men Gone?
• Why does Halloween Have to Be the Only Holiday We Wear Costumes For?
• Horrible How To Instructions
• Going Out Versus Going to Sleep at 9 pm on a Saturday
• My Worst Traffic Violation
• That Time I Sent the Email to the Wrong Person
• How To End a Bad Date
• Why I Make the Best Pancakes
• Nutella: Why I Just Can’t
• How To Survive Your Brother’s Wedding
• Why I’m Still Single
• How to Fall In Love in 308 Easy Steps
• An Argument for Leaving Your Christmas Tree Up All Year
• Horrible Valentine’s Day Cards
• I Love to Say I Told You So
• My Biggest Fashion Mistakes
• How To Act Like a Dude
• Worst Twitter Mistakes
• How to Lose Your Mind in 10 Days
• Ten Dumb Things I’ve Done So You Don’t Have To
• Things I’ve Only Told My Therapist
• How I Knew I Didn’t Get the Job
• Getting To Know the Little Voice in the Back of My Head
• When To Give Up
• How To Pretend to Have It All
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How to Select a Topic for a Speech

Last Updated: October 5, 2023 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Gale McCreary . Gale McCreary is the Founder and Chief Coordinator of SpeechStory, a nonprofit organization focused on improving communication skills in youth. She was previously a Silicon Valley CEO and President of a Toastmasters International chapter. She has been recognized as Santa Barbara Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year and received Congressional recognition for providing a Family-Friendly work environment. She has a BS in Biology from Stanford University. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 251,027 times.

Selecting a topic for a speech can be overwhelming. You may feel that you have an infinite amount of topics to choose from, but there are a few strategies that can help narrow down your choices. To select the perfect topic for a speech, you have to consider your knowledge and interests as well as your audience and purpose. If you want to know how to select a topic for a speech that will give you a standing ovation, just follow these steps.

Consider Your Objectives

• If the occasion is solemn, such as a funeral or memorial service, then your topic should be serious and relevant to the occasion.
• If the occasion is fun, such as a toast at a bachelor party, then it's time to bring out the fun anecdotes and stories and to make people laugh -- not to share your passion for coin collecting.
• If the occasion is celebratory, like a wedding, then you need to provide some light-hearted humor as well as some serious and sentimental points.
• If the occasion is professional, then you need to stick to a professional topic, such as website design, and not focus on your personal experiences.

• To inform. To inform your audience, you'll need to provide relevant facts and details about a subject that reveals information that allows your audience to see an ordinary subject in a more complicated light, or to learn about a completely foreign subject.
• To persuade. To persuade your audience, you'll need to use rhetorical techniques, metaphors, and convincing evidence from experts to show them that they should do something, whether it's to elect you for office, recycle more, or take the time to volunteer in their communities.
• To entertain. To entertain your audience, you'll need to draw on personal or anecdotal examples, tell funny stories, show off your wit, and make your audience crack up, even if you're communicating an underlying serious message.
• To celebrate. If you're celebrating a specific person or event, you'll need to show your audience what makes that person or thing so special, and to garner enthusiasm for your subject.

• Don't pick anything so complicated that it would be impossible to inform your audience. If you pick something so complex that it can't be explained in a short amount of time or without pages of charts or diagrams, then you will lose your audience.
• Don't pick something that's so simple that your audience could understand it in just a minute or two. If your topic is so basic that you'll only be repeating yourself after you've said just a few sentences, then you'll lose your audience's interests as well. You want to keep your audience members on their toes, not knowing what to expect next.
• Don't pick anything that's too controversial. Unless you're at a convention for controversial speeches, it's best to avoid topics that are too controversial, like abortion or gun control. Of course, if your goal is to persuade your audience to agree with one side of these issues, then you should go ahead with your speech, but know that you may lose many people before you begin.
• Don't pick anything that doesn't fit the mood of the audience. If it's a celebratory occasion, don't give a dry speech about irrigation; if it's a professional occasion, don't give an emotional speech about how much you love your mother.

Consider Your Audience

• If you're speaking to a group that is knowledgeable about a topic, then you don't have to waste their time by discussing the most basic aspects of that topic.

• You don't want to lose your audience by speaking about something that is completely over their heads, or by delivering content in such a basic way that it sounds condescending.

• Imagine yourself as one of the audience members. If they're teenagers, pretend you're a teenager. Try seeing your topic choice from their perspective. If it bores or overwhelms you, then it won't be the right choice.

• If there are many more males than females in your audience, for example, then it may be best to pick a gender neutral or male-geared topic.
• Knowing the race of your audience can help pick a topic. If you have a diverse audience, then something about race relations or diversity can interest your audience, but if you're talking about diversity, interracial marriage, or discrimination against one specific race of people that is not in the audience to an audience that is predominantly of one race, then your discussion may fall flat.
• You should also consider where your audience is from. A certain topic may be more interesting to a person from California than a person from Idaho and vice versa.

Consider Your Interests and Knowledge

• If you only have a limited amount of options and can't pick anything you're truly passionate about, you should at least pick something that you like or are interested in to make it easier and more enjoyable for you to write and deliver the speech.

• You don't have to know every single thing about a topic to deliver a great speech. You can pick something that you're knowledgeable about, and can supplement that job with some careful research.
• If you're picking a subject you're knowledgeable about but know you'll need to research further, make sure the topic is easy to research. If you pick something fairly obscure, then it may be difficult to find more information about it.

• You may find a large overlap between the things you're interested in and the things you know.

• Read through popular national and local papers, listen to the radio, and watch the news to see what people are talking about and how the public is reacting to these events.
• You can also pick something that is particularly timely for your community. If there has been controversy over a new policy regarding public schools in your neighborhood, you could use it as an occasion for a speech.
• You can pick something that is timely for your audience. If you're addressing high school seniors, you can talk about the next stage of life after graduation, and can bring in any relevant current information from the news.

• Remember that you can add personal information to a topic that doesn't feel so personal; you can discuss an aspect of your career, for example, while throwing in a personal anecdote.

• Whatever the topic, you should be able to connect with your audience through the speech. At the end or even during the speech, a little light bulb should go off in your audience's heads, and they should reach a new understanding of your topic. If you don't have the ability to truly connect with your audience about this topic, then pick another one.

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Informative Speech Topics and Ideas: The Ultimate Guide

Before proceeding to the main topic, let us get some idea on Informative speech. Well, it is the type of speech that gives information about a particular subject to audiences.

Its main goal is to help audiences to recognize the information presented by you. Additionally, it makes a complex topic simple to understand providing different opinions and perspectives.

It also provides engaging information which is unique and desired by the audience.

Besides, informative speech can include objects, procedures, events, and other innovative ideas. This does not include the limited list as it is the topic plan that every useful speech contains. Speech can only be handy if it delivers genuine and informative information.

Informative speech describes the topic of your interest. For an instance, if you are giving an informative speech on coffee, focus on the topic.

Think about, what does coffee do, why do you love coffee, and how does it affect your health.

Also, to get rid of the health effect how much coffee do you need to drink per day. You can also conclude by summarizing all these things in a creative way. This makes your speech more interesting.

When you present, you might like to expand some topics or reduce the others. Here, you should be sensitive to your audience and think too much like this can distract the topic.

So focus on your plan and subject. Keep in mind, informative speech just to inform audiences. Do not pick up the topic based on your view as it is a convincing speech.

Remember, too much argumentative speech attempting to influence might take your audiences away.

These kinds of speech are polemical and are wrongly argumentative. You can also find places and time to make an appropriate polemical speech. But, it is not good to include it in the middle of the speech.

You can mention like “Coffee encourages me to work, giving me company during the work. I start my day with a cup of coffee.

It also inspires me to carry out research well. Yet, it can affect my health as well. So, I need to be conscious and drink coffee to the limit”. You can add more here describing different circumstances.

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• Famous riots
• The British Royal Family
• Women in the military
• Unique funeral customs across the world
• The origin of alphabets
• The history of tobacco use
• The evolution of marriage
• Top secret government experiments
• The most fascinating accidental inventions
• History of witchcraft
•      The history of language
• History of beauty products
•  The Industrial Revolution
• The Middle Ages
• How did the Olympics come to be?
• Albert Einstein’s Contributions to Science
• Helen Keller’s Life
• History of art and expression
• Civil disobedience
• Why do we celebrate Valentine’s day?
• Where did fortune cookies come from
• A look into World wars
• Understanding cults
• Evolution of comic books
• Most exciting prison breaks of history
• Why have street gangs been so prevalent?
• Life and Works of Mahatma Gandhi
• Most shocking murders the world has seen
• Evolution of immigration in the US
• Life and Works of Mother Teresa
• People Who Changed the World
• How the Earth was formed
• How antibiotics came to be
• The history of greyhound dogs
• Different philosophical perspectives
• Evolution of movies
• How Modern art came to be
• Understanding Millenials and Gen-Z
• History of Superstitions
• History of Genocide
• Indian Culture
• Haitian Music
• The trucking industry
• The 80’s: more than just denim and hairdos
• The funniest inventions ever
• An analysis of smoking in movies through the years
• Women in space
• World’s most wanted criminals
• Most ridiculous laws throughout history
• Medicines from nature
• Memory loss
• How the brain works
• Mental illnesses
• Fast food culture
• Basic first aid
• Lucid dreams
• Organ donation
• Medicinal properties of ginger
• Why I am better than you: A look into Narcissistic Disorder
•  Are home remedies actually worth it?
• How DNA testing changed the world
• How vitamins can enrich your everyday life
• Why you need to stretch before your workout
• Different personality disorders
• The true horror of chemical warfare
•  How makeup affects your skin
• Birth control and its negative effects
• Leaps made by stem cell research
• Signs of early on-set Alzheimers
• How vaccines work
• How to avoid wrinkles
• Understanding insomnia
• Understanding addiction
• How nicotine deteriorates your life
• Herbs as medicine
• Life as a child of a drug addict
• Why do we itch?
• Botox: the good and the bad
• Human cadavers – history of, uses of
• How to have a better memory
• DNA evidence.
• The intelligence of dolphins
• Is dark chocolate healthy?
• Importance of vitamins and minerals
• Pros and cons of LASIK surgery
• Weight Issues.
• Teen pregnancy
• How stress can cripple your health
• How a vegan diet can better your life
• Why understanding health is vital to your weight loss journey
• Unique medical conditions
• Crazy things people have done on an adrenaline rush
• Why does our body crave danger?
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• How to get a student job on campus
• How to save money while in college
• Virtual learning and its impact on Modern Education
• Education and its role in unemployment
• Great vacation bargains for students
• Ethnic diversity for a more open learning experience
• What to do in your senior year
• Why do you need a college degree?
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• Freebies and discounts for students
• How to pay off your student loans in 10 years
• Graduation checklist
• How to pick a major you care about
• The evolution of testing
• The basics of financial aid
•  How to get that great internship
• Current issues in education and what we can do about them
• Basics of getting a fellowship
• Learning disabilities teachers should be aware of
• Banned books
• Why travel is beneficial to education.
• Diploma mills
• Poverty and its impact on students
• A look at the different testing methods
• Online learning: A breakthrough in Modern Education
• What to do on spring break?
• Is homeschooling an effective learning method?
• The history of your favorite musical group
• How music has changed the world
• What music has been to society
• Classical and Modern Music: A comparison
• The benefits of Music Therapy
• Music and its effects on mood
• Music and its effects on plant growth
• Music and its effects on the psychological response of infants
• The impact your favorite artist has had in the music world
• The evolution of music
• How different genres of music promote empowerment through self-expression
• Modern earphones and tinnitus
• Music and devotion explained through the life of an artist
• How our brain reacts to music
• How music can be used in rehabilitation
• Does our music tastes define our personality?
• What really makes a rockstar?
• Strangest musical instruments across the world
• Food additives: What are they and how they affect us
• Food etiquettes across different countries
• The food crisis
• We are what we eat
• Culinary modernism
• The most exotic foods you can eat
• Different types of coffee
• Can peanut butter and jelly get any better than it is?
• Understanding the food chain
• Understanding food allergies
•      Understanding nutrition
• Playing matchmaker: Condiments in foods
• Baking your own bread
• Wedding cakes: The bigger the better?
• How to plan a diet that works
• How to make the perfect cocktail
• A quick guide to wine tasting
• Junk food: More than just a packet of chips
• Food disorders: What we can do to help
• What is better than sliced bread?
• How branding is shaping our perception of food
• Cereal, soda, and obesity
• Eggs: the most versatile food
• How to go green in our eating habits
• A practical guide to balanced eating
• Are superfoods all that they claim to be?
• How to master herbs and spices
• How to make your own pasta
• How to pair your wine with your food?
• How to plan a culinary itinerary?
• Ocean pollution and how serious the issue has become
• Organic agriculture: Why the switch is worth it
• The true impact of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Pollution laws and who it is actually protecting
• Is it over for coal?
• Plant species that have gone extinct
• Animal species that have gone extinct
• Our environment is dying and here’s why
• Water shortage across the globe
• How much of what we eat is pesticides and insecticides?
• Domestic wastes and how to better manage it
• What we can do to protect our environment?
• COVID-19 as a blessing to Mother Nature
• How a meat-based diest impacts the environment
• How to preserve finite resources?
• How we are contributing to global pollution
• How Global Warming is coming for us
• How corporations are destroying our environment
• Are rainforests going extinct?
• Genetically modified crops: Boon or curse?
• How would life adjust without electricity?
• 3D printers have been a game-changer
• Evolution of computer programming
• Gadgets I love most
• Useful websites
• The internet as a boon or curse for human interaction
• How Google became the widespread power that is is
• Choosing a digital camera
• New technologies
• Biometrics: New development or a threat to biological data?
• Pros and cons of going electric
• How do 3D glasses work?
• Violence and Video Games: Is this still a thing?
• Evolution of content consumption
• How to stay safe online?
• How the content we consume makes us
• How to start a good personal inventory
• How search engines work
• Social Networking
• The Evolution of video games
• VR gaming: Blurring the line of reality
• The downside of smartphones
• Pros and Cons of Smartphones
• Is freedom of speech real over the Internet?
• How technology has compromised our safety
• Are blogs the new diaries?
• How to build better credit
• What you need to know about online banking security
• Is your money safe?
• Taxing the rich: Is that the solution?
• The best investment tactics
• How to beat the market
• How to get a credit card
• Price hike in the agricultural field
• Where does our currency come from?
• The ever-increasing cost of education
• How education affects economy
• Economic impacts of people growing their own foods
•      Why you need to save money
• How to eat well on just $5 a day?
• The budgeting secret you’ve needed all your life
• How to get along with your roommate
• Some inexpensive places to take your date
• What to do when your roommate moves out
• Being Confident.
• Believing in Yourself.
• Breaking Bad Habits.
• Being Optimistic in Life.
• Being a Positive Talker.
• Types of birth control
• How to fall for the right person
• Choosing the right tires for your car
• How to perform a magic trick
• How a single parent upbringing affects the child
• How to build your own brand?
• How to achieve Goals
• How Does Self-motivation Work?
• Different leadership styles and how they help employee productivity
• Handling Responsibility
• Importance of Discipline
• Importance of Meditation
• Powerful Communication
• The most dangerous jobs
• Should assisted suicide be legalized?
• The secret for a lasting marriage
• How to grow your own home garden
• How to retain good employees
• How to recognize toxic behaviors
• How to master negotiations
• Become a more persuasive speaker
• The benefits of reading every day
• Differences in male and female communication
• Muscle cars
• Antique collecting
• Dog training
• My first job
• Overcoming conflict
• Favorite place
• My favorite food
• Prohibition
• Airplane stunts
• Model railroading
• Roadside attractions
• Multi-Level marketing
• Why are smiles contagious
• Is it love or simply a habit?
• Interesting world records
• Favorite TV Shows
• The Welfare system
• City planning
• Reality TV shows
• Coin collecting
• Ice cream making
• Reality of a dream
• What winners do to win?
• Near-death experiences
• The beauty of wolves
• Funeral oration
• Pesticide use in agriculture
• How to change a flat tire
• How to drive a stick shift

What to include in informative speech?

Know what to include in an informative speech.

Usually, an informative speech contains an introduction, an informative body, and a meaningful and convincing conclusion. You have to follow the format one after another.

While working on the introduction part, you have to be clean to draw the attention of the audience. Generally, an introduction is a gateway to the key points.

The way you present the introduction part of the speech can influence the audience. It should have a clear relationship between the presenter and the topic.

Add some interesting example that attracts them and does not get bored. Focusing more on the body, develop the speech. Make sure your audiences will listen with an interest from the start.

While delivering an informative speech, the body should harmonize the main points. It must also present the information. Better follow the given time limit and convey information in an understandable way. This makes the audience convenient to engage and understand.

You need to think about a comfortable and natural way of presenting the speech. This way your speech gets appreciated by the audience. Here, the presenter should reveal a vibrant interest or desire for the topic. Keep the correct eye contact. The advancement from one point to another should not look uncomfortable.

In the conclusion part, do not forget to summarize your previous points. The main goal of the conclusion is to end with the main points of the speech. This will set your information in the mind of audiences. The ending should be the medium speaker signals the speech is heading towards an end.

Besides, analyze and repeat the most projecting ideas, innovations, or features of the speech. You should conclude the speech in a similar flow used during the speech. The essential thing to note down is that ending the speech is important. It needs to take the attention of the audience until the last hour.

For your ease, here are some samples that can be helpful for efficient informative speech.

How to write informative speech?

1) pick up the the topic.

The informative speech should cover all the procedures and ideas focusing on the topic. Better to start with a larger image and convincing points that you are confident to speak on.

For an instance, work on the subjects that you usually do or love to do. You can also include the activities that you have been practicing for years. The more you understand the topic, the easier it will be to carry out the useful speech.

Spend some time on the speech that builds up the confidence to deliver the speech. Prepare and come with a long-tail list. This benefits you with more choices to improve the speech that you love to present.

For example, if you like traveling, you might have lots of interesting travel experiences. You will feel comfortable speaking on that topic. Also, you love researching more on the topic of your interest.

Better include these kinds of topics in the list of your subject area. For an instance, you can say that you want to become a tech blogger. But you might not know much about the subject.

You can show it, saying you need to research more on the topic to pursue your aim. This makes your speech and subject influential.

First of all, find out the time you take to cover the topic and focus on completing the speech within the allocated time.

Pick up the particular purpose of the speech to direct the attention of your audience.

Think about making your speech influential. Only delivering the important speech is not going to help to attract your audiences.

Delivering the thing that your audiences already know might bore them. So make it interesting including the practical things and add your experience as well.

Be precise with the topic, do not move away from the topic. Suppose, you are speaking on the National animal of a country.

Focus on the topic of national animals, do not divert your speech explaining more about the country. Your speech may look meaningless.

Deep research and understanding of the topic make your speech more remarkable and appealing.

Better focus on a particular topic that you can express without too much work. If you try to speak about an unfamiliar topic, you might be in trouble later. Better pick up the topic workable for you to speak.

2) Research on the topic

One of the rules to write an informative speech is -Know your subject. Carry out your research with proper understanding and honesty. You can do this by utilizing trustworthy resources to write the notes.

While gathering research elements, divide the resources that you will use in the speech. Also, try to learn more about the subject area related to the topic. You may have to respond to the queries about the speech topic. Better learn the things that are helpful to answer the queries.

For an instance, you are speaking about European culture. If the audience asks about it, you should be smart enough to answer to the query.

Once you complete your research, find something new that makes your speech more effective. Instead of ignoring it, take some time to prepare it.

When preparing an informative speech on social media, you understand different things during the research. You may find the research on Social media Myth more interesting. If you have more confidence to speak on the social media myths, you can pursue it. You have done lots of research that makes you able to deliver the speech in an interesting way.

3) About writing the speech

It is ideal to expect your audiences are a little familiar with your topic. Keeping in mind, you may still deliver the background information of the related topic. Beware of the shortcuts you use while explaining the topic. Until your task says otherwise, do not rush to clarify anything.

Nobody desires to know about the actors and actresses when you are giving a speech in the movie. You do not need to provide lots of background information as they are already familiar with the topic.

List out the information you are willing to include and keep it in logical order. To carry out how to informative speech, including the reason for what you are doing and how you do it will be fine.

For example, if your speech is on preparing hamburgers, you should explain every step you carry out. Additionally, do not forget to explain how you use the ingredient for the perfect result. This makes your speech interesting.

Better elaborate on the main points to make your informative speech more interesting and informative. The common method to carry out the speech is to emerge with the key points. These key points for a speech should be in sequential order or spatial order.

This procedure helps to give a useful, informative, and engaging speech. For an instance, start the speech on My trip to Lumbini with a short introduction of Lumbini. Then, your experience while visiting Lumbini and conclude with summarizing them.

The introduction is the main gateway to your speech. It should take the attention of audiences and let them understand what you are talking about. Usually, if your speech is long or complicated, make sure to provide the points you aim to cover.

Better start the speech with interesting jokes or quotes related to your topic. Make sure you will not speak out of the topic. This will be useful to build a strong connection between your speech and the audience. Yet, it might go wrong if you prefer unpleasant statements or meaningless jokes.

For an instance, starting the speech as “I just came from the universe” might sound weird. This can make your speech boring and unimpressive. Better try some relevant sentences and speech.

The conclusion should sum up the key points of your speech. Better conclude the speech with your opinion. The audience usually remembers the first and last things they hear.

Thus, be sure, you are in the right sequence to deliver your message to your audiences. It will help to start and conclude your speech with some essential memorizing messages.

Attempt to put your conclusion into the introduction. Emerging with a complete circle provides will make your speech in the heart of your audience.

For an instance, you used some precise jokes or quotes making the speech impressive. If your movie speech started with a story about an actor struggling to make his career.  

It might sound useless and inappropriate with the topic. So, talk about the thing that is necessary and appropriate.

4) Practicing your speech

Practice makes us perfect so make enough time to practice your speech. Include or cut off the points as necessary.

Try completing your speech in the precise time. Even if you are not assigned the time limitation, do not make the speech long and boring. You might not know this while delivering the speech. Better think about it earlier than you give the speech.

If you are speaking for some event, be sure that it does not cross the time limitation. Audiences might get your speech boring if you take a too long time or you may have to end with an incomplete speech. So, be sure that it works according to the time.

While presenting in a mass of people, you might f try to end the speech instantly. You may also speak quickly and in that way, audiences might not understand you.

To be sure the audiences enjoy what you present, attempt to slow down. Better use, video recorder while practicing. This way you can analyze your speech by yourself. It will be effective if you point out the mistakes and work to fix that.

Try to include dramatic pauses to make your speech more attractive. Dramatic pauses can strike a particular bit of information providing the audience time to reflect.

Best speakers use them carefully with great consequence. You have to be alert about the list of information. Make some time to practice after you list out the information.

You might be nervous to present in front of a huge mass of people. So, try practicing in front of your friend. This makes you able to build confidence.

Being nervous will mess up your speech. Better prepare well by working with your friends. Get feedback from them as an audience and work on the drawbacks. If you go with the wrong plan then recover from the mistake. This gives you the strength to deliver an interesting speech.

So, these are some effective ways to write informative speeches. Following these points will help to deliver an interesting speech.

Tips for Informative Speech

Now, let us proceed towards the tips to make your informative speech more efficient

While presenting in front of lots of people, it is likely to get nervous. When you get nervous, you try to complete the speech by talking quickly.

This might make the speech confusing and unimpressive. Think about it, while practicing try to slow down and make your speech clear and loud.

Even if you are good at writing the speech, it will not be effective unless you speak clearly. If you mumble while speaking, it might sound unclear. So, practice more and more until you speak clearly and comprehensibly.

You are most likely good at informative speech but you might not realize that. You can speak with your parents and friends about different topics of your interest. This builds up your confidence to speak in public.

If you are having a problem deciding on the topic of your speech, get help from the internet. There, you can find lots of websites with a list of prospective and interesting topics.

Or else, you can also think about the time you spend the most. For an instance, you spend most of your time cooking.  Talk about cooking the dishes that you are proficient at.

Your outline plays a significant role to help you take your speech in an organized way. Yet, you should not take it lightly.

When you work on the speech, you might get that some points mentioned in the outline is unnecessary. You can add essential points and remove the points which you do not need. As outline helps to find necessary points, do it properly.

Persuasive and informative speeches are two different things. You should know that. Persuasive speech is convincing while informative speech gives information about a particular topic.

Simple ways to approach an informative speech

Think about your audience. This is the most challenging as the speaking circumstances, forums, and topics can vary. Before presenting the speech, analyze who your audiences are? Why are they present in your speech? Focusing on these details, you can explore the best ways to present your speech.

If you are speaking about lung cancer, you should know its basics as well. Some audiences might not understand the depth.

So start your speech from the basics. Do not presume that audiences are familiar with the background of your topic. Again, do not assume they do not know. This is the main reason, knowing the audience is essential. Besides, it depends on the situation of the speech.

Use proper language. Speak the language that audiences desire to listen to. You deliver the speech with the goal to provide useful information to the audience.

If audiences do not understand what you speak, the speech becomes useless. The main target of an informative speech is to give knowledge about a particular topic.

If you can explain well the topic in simple language better use it. Try to make the speech simple and understandable.

Do not rush to complete the speech quickly. Instead, think about educating your audiences with your speech. Explain the term if necessary.

Understanding the time flow of the speech will be helpful to make your speech effective. Speakers should create a link between their topic and the interest of audiences.

Here describe the significance of the topic. Also, express the main points with some interesting examples and quotes.

A speaker confessing their own experience encourages the audiences to share the same interest.

To become a good speaker, you have to be clear and concise at first. Spend lots of time on simple concepts instead of the harder ones.

Since giving many examples to prove a single point might not work well. This way your audiences may find your speech boring.

Better, explore some new ideas and prepare the topic well. Try to provide detailed information. Most of the audience gets influenced by details and descriptive presentation.

Try practicing using audio or visuals if possible. They help to find out your mistake. You can improve after you know where the mistake is.

Additionally, informative speech can be effective with demo presentation and visual support. So, using them properly helps to deliver your speech in a proper way.

The above-mentioned topics and tips for informative speech should help you prepare and deliver a powerful informative speech. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please let me know in the comment below.

10 Tips for Improving Your Public Speaking Skills

Few are immune to the fear of public speaking. Marjorie North offers 10 tips for speakers to calm the nerves and deliverable memorable orations.

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Snakes? Fine. Flying? No problem. Public speaking? Yikes! Just thinking about public speaking — routinely described as one of the greatest (and most common) fears — can make your palms sweat. But there are many ways to tackle this anxiety and learn to deliver a memorable speech.

In part one of this series,  Mastering the Basics of Communication , I shared strategies to improve how you communicate. In part two, How to Communicate More Effectively in the Workplace , I examined how to apply these techniques as you interact with colleagues and supervisors in the workplace. For the third and final part of this series, I’m providing you with public speaking tips that will help reduce your anxiety, dispel myths, and improve your performance.

Here Are My 10 Tips for Public Speaking:

1. nervousness is normal. practice and prepare.

All people feel some physiological reactions like pounding hearts and trembling hands. Do not associate these feelings with the sense that you will perform poorly or make a fool of yourself. Some nerves are good. The adrenaline rush that makes you sweat also makes you more alert and ready to give your best performance.

The best way to overcome anxiety is to prepare, prepare, and prepare some more. Take the time to go over your notes several times. Once you have become comfortable with the material, practice — a lot. Videotape yourself, or get a friend to critique your performance.

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2. Know Your Audience. Your Speech Is About Them, Not You.

Before you begin to craft your message, consider who the message is intended for. Learn as much about your listeners as you can. This will help you determine your choice of words, level of information, organization pattern, and motivational statement.

3. Organize Your Material in the Most Effective Manner to Attain Your Purpose.

Create the framework for your speech. Write down the topic, general purpose, specific purpose, central idea, and main points. Make sure to grab the audience’s attention in the first 30 seconds.

4. Watch for Feedback and Adapt to It.

Keep the focus on the audience. Gauge their reactions, adjust your message, and stay flexible. Delivering a canned speech will guarantee that you lose the attention of or confuse even the most devoted listeners.

5. Let Your Personality Come Through.

Be yourself, don’t become a talking head — in any type of communication. You will establish better credibility if your personality shines through, and your audience will trust what you have to say if they can see you as a real person.

6. Use Humor, Tell Stories, and Use Effective Language.

Inject a funny anecdote in your presentation, and you will certainly grab your audience’s attention. Audiences generally like a personal touch in a speech. A story can provide that.

7. Don’t Read Unless You Have to. Work from an Outline.

Reading from a script or slide fractures the interpersonal connection. By maintaining eye contact with the audience, you keep the focus on yourself and your message. A brief outline can serve to jog your memory and keep you on task.

8. Use Your Voice and Hands Effectively. Omit Nervous Gestures.

Nonverbal communication carries most of the message. Good delivery does not call attention to itself, but instead conveys the speaker’s ideas clearly and without distraction.

9. Grab Attention at the Beginning, and Close with a Dynamic End.

Do you enjoy hearing a speech start with “Today I’m going to talk to you about X”? Most people don’t. Instead, use a startling statistic, an interesting anecdote, or concise quotation. Conclude your speech with a summary and a strong statement that your audience is sure to remember.

10. Use Audiovisual Aids Wisely.

Too many can break the direct connection to the audience, so use them sparingly. They should enhance or clarify your content, or capture and maintain your audience’s attention.

Practice Does Not Make Perfect

Good communication is never perfect, and nobody expects you to be perfect. However, putting in the requisite time to prepare will help you deliver a better speech. You may not be able to shake your nerves entirely, but you can learn to minimize them.

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North is a consultant for political candidates, physicians, and lawyers, and runs a private practice specializing in public speaking, and executive communication skills. Previously, she was the clinical director in the department of speech and language pathology and audiology at Northeastern University.

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Terrific Tips to Tackle Table Topics in Toastmasters (with Structures)

Ahh, table topics. 

Do you feel scared whenever it’s time for table topics? 

Do you hesitate to raise your hand when volunteers are called? 

Does your mind go blank when you receive the topic?

We’ve all been there. The bane of every Toastmaster. Some jokingly call it Terror Topics.

We dread it, but we know the importance of table topics, or rather, impromptu speaking .

It is useful when it comes to job interviews, small talks or picking up girls being asked to do a last-minute talk at work.

And so, I decided to master this skill. I’ve attended workshops, watched countless Youtube videos and read public speaking books .

What I’ve learnt is that answering table topics is just like giving a regular speech . It has a structure. And once you understand what structure to use based on the question, you can answer the topic easily.

Here, I am sharing with you 8 structures you can use to tackle table topic questions , with example topics and answers for each structure.

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8 Strategic Structures to Answer Table Topics

1. prep (point, reason, example, point).

This is the most common method for answering a table topic. Most people do this unknowingly, as it is the most natural way of answering questions.

Point (“I agree that…”)

First, make your point.

You can agree or disagree with the topic.

You can answer the question directly.

Or you can state your position.

Reason (“…because…”)

Then, tell them why you made your point.

People without basic conversational skills will just answer a yes/no question with a yes/no answer.

They wouldn’t think to expand on their answers or give a reason.

And that’s how many conversations die.

Tell them the reason you agreed or disagreed with the topic.

Example (“…there was a time…”)

Then, share an example to back up your reasoning.

It could be a story, a personal anecdote or statistics and research.

It could even be a quote by an authority in that field.

This is where the meat of your answer is at and how you could speak “long enough” to hit the 1min mark. You could even share multiple examples if time permits.

The line between reason and example is blur. They could overlap or very well be the same thing.

Point (“That is why…”)

Finally, conclude by re-stating your point.

A simple line like “And friends, that is why I agree…”

To bring it to the next level, have a Call-to-Action (CTA) for your audience to take away with.

‘Point’ is also known as ‘Opinion’, hence the acronym OREO.

Example Topic: Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Do you agree?

Point: Yes, I agree that life is not about what happens to you, but how you react to it.

Reason: I believe that adversity is the fuel of greatness.

We all have heard many stories of people born into poverty who later went on to become super successful in life.

Example: Oprah Winfrey grew up in an extremely poor and dangerous neighborhood. 

Her parents divorced when she was young and she was sexually abused by men whom her family trusted.

With such a tragic childhood, there should be no reason why she would do well in life.

But she did. She got a scholarship, won a few beauty pageants, and later had one of the most successful talk shows in TV history.

She became one of the wealthiest women in America and among the highest paid entertainers in the world, and also made generous contributions to charities.

Oprah is only one of the multitudes of rags-to-riches stories which have proven over and over again that your circumstances don't define you.

Point: Hence, I agree that life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it. 

CTA: So ladies and gentlemen, the next time you are met with hardship, use that as a fuel to propel you to greatness. 

2. Pendulum Method

Like a pendulum, you swing to both sides of the argument. This is used when you can’t decide whether you agree or disagree with a question, or when you feel that both sides have merits.

1.  Start with One Side

First, you state one position.

“I agree that…” or “On one hand, I feel that…”

This brings you to one side of the argument.

2.  Explain Your View

Just like the PREP method, when you state an opinion, you got to give a reason and some examples.

Note: You do not have to start by deciding you are using the pendulum method. The beginning of this method is similar to the PREP method. Perhaps during your speech, you thought of a second view, then you move to point 3.

Or you simply have too much time left.

3.  Swing to the Other Side

However, instead of concluding, you explore the other option using this method.

“On the other hand, I feel that…”

4.  Explain Second View

Again, back up this view with some stories or statistics.

Of course, you do not have as much time as the PREP method to do an in-depth explanation for both views. Mind your time.

5.  Choose One Side

Finally, conclude with a stand.

Weigh your options and decide which side you agree with more.

“In conclusion, having weighed both sides of the argument, I agree with Position A more than Position B.”

Example Topic: Do you think it is important to have a New Year Resolution?

Start with one side: I do not believe in New Year’s resolutions, because studies have proven again and again that most people do not fulfill their new year’s resolutions.

Explain Your View: Look at the gym for example. It’s always packed in January but by February, it is almost empty. Most people that made a resolution to lose weight would have stopped going to the gym.

For that reason, I feel that New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time.

Swing to the Other Side: On the other hand, I feel that it is important for people to have a goal. It doesn’t have to be set on January 1st, it doesn’t have to be a SMART goal that is so widely preached, but it does have to be compelling enough to make people stick to it.

Explain Second View: A goal gives people a sense of direction, or something for them to work towards. Without a purpose or direction in life, humans act just like zombies - going through the motion of daily lives, without a sense of excitement.

Choose One Side: In conclusion, I don’t think it is important to have New Year’s resolutions, but I think it is important to have goals in life.

CTA:  My friends, set a goal that excites you everyday and work towards it. Don’t wait till the first of January to do that. 

3. The Balance

Very similar to the Pendulum Method, you explore both sides of the argument, but instead of choosing one side, you take the middle path. This is used when you feel that both sides do NOT have merits.

1.  State Your Neutral Point

Whether you want to be politically correct or you simply have no strong opinion on the topic, state your neutral point and take the middle path.

Bonus: Shock everyone by announcing that you disagree with both sides of the argument. Do it confidently and somewhat defiantly.

2.  Explain Both Views

Instead of exploring the merits of both sides of the argument, share why you DISAGREE with both sides of the arguments.

For this to work, you better have some strong arguments or emotional reasons why both sides don’t work for you.

3.  State Neutral Point

Finally, conclude by re-stating your neutral point. If possible, offer an alternative and hope that you have just started a revolution.

Just kidding.

“Ladies and gentlemen, that is why I feel that both sides of the arguments will not work. Instead, we should all…”

Example Topic: Would you rather be religious or an atheist?

State Your Neutral Point: Ladies and gentlemen, I feel that we should neither be religious nor be an atheist.

Explain Both Views: With no offence intended, religion has been statistically one of the biggest reasons for war, terrorism and mass killings.

Furthermore, in recent years, crimes have been committed in the name of religions. Of course, not every religious person is a criminal - it is just a few rotten apples. I believe that the main teachings of any religion is to be a better person. 

On the other hand, the common perception of an atheist is someone who does things without much consideration. Afterall, they don’t believe in the afterlife or karma, so why bother?

Atheists are perceived to be less likely to endorse values like commitment and love.

Research  has shown that atheists are trusted less than religious people. Even atheists trust other atheists less than they trust religious people.

State Neutral Point: Therefore, I feel that no one way is better than the other.

Offer alternative: Instead, like an atheist, we should all embrace our differences and beliefs; and like a religious person, we should have faith, not specifically in God or Allah, but just, have faith. With faith guiding us, I believe that the world will be a more inclusive place for everyone.

(I admit, this is a rather extreme example and I mean no disrespect. It is just an example.) 

4. Lightbulb Method (Problem/Solution)

Why lightbulb?

Remember those cartoon or comic characters getting a sudden brilliant idea and a lightbulb brightens up near their heads?

That’s when they have a solution to their problem.

1.  State the Problem

Start your speech by talking about the problem that the topic represents.

Although unlikely, you may have some relevant statistics on the top of your mind; use them!

2.  The Cause

How did the problem happen? Share it.

Many people would skip this step and go straight into the solution. How would you feel if a doctor just prescribed you a medicine without asking you questions to find the cause of your pain?

I feel that by sharing the cause, it shows your knowledge of the subject matter, boosts your credibility and segues nicely into the next point.

3.  Offer the Solution

Like a doctor that has just diagnosed a patient, it is time to prescribe the medicine.

Give them the magic bullet, the holy grail, the answer to their problems.

Answer the topic, offer a solution, and urge the audience to do something. Give them a Call-to-Action!

Otherwise, what is the point of the solution if there is nothing the audience members can do?

Example Topic: The rich networks, the poor just works.

Problem: I’m sure we all have heard of the phrase “your net worth is your network”, yet why do most people still not do anything about their network?

Cause: I believe it comes down to what we have been taught since young. From schools to society, the only way to succeed in life, according to them, is to go to school, get good grades, land a good job, marry a good person and retire at 65.

Because of this constant reminder from the authorities in our lives, like our parents and teachers and bosses , we are afraid to leave this so-called “safe path” and venture into the wilderness. 

Schools only teach us academics, they didn’t teach us communication skills and how to network the right way.

Perhaps you have tried attending a networking event, but because of this lack of skills, it didn’t turn out well and you stopped networking. So, you just focus on your work. 

We are wired for stability and comfort and our jobs pay the bills. It isn’t your fault.

Solution: But it’s time to take back responsibility in your life. If you know you lack this skill, then go learn it. Take a course or find a mentor. Start small, perhaps by joining Toastmasters .

CTA: If you hate networking events, like I do, there are other ways to build up your network. Join a class or event to meet like-minded people. Most lasting relationships are built on a common ground like this.

Work on this skill bit by bit, and I’m sure your net worth will thank you for working on your network.

5. Timeline Method (Past, Present, Future)

Sometimes, a topic doesn’t require you to agree or disagree, nor does it require you to choose between two stands.

Or perhaps it does, but you have a different point of view at different stages of your life. Then this is a great structure to use.

Firstly, share how you felt about the topic when you were a kid/a while back.

When you were younger, the world seemed so big, didn’t it?

Your worldview may not have been fully formed yet.

Be vulnerable and share your kiddish opinion back then. When something is personal, it usually is more universal. Someone in the audience would have felt the same in the past.

Secondly, share how you feel about the topic right now.

As you grow older, you become wiser.

Has your opinion changed? Do you still feel the same way about the topic? Why or why not?

Share what you have been through to shape your current opinion. People like to hear about the journey of transformation.

Finally, share your thoughts about the topic in the future.

Do you firmly believe that your opinion will remain the same?

Have you read something that gave you some foresight about the topic in the future?

Or are you unsure about what will happen in the future?

Even if you are unsure, share why you are unsure. You’d be surprised how many people will agree with the uncertainty.

At this point, you’d have brought the audience on a journey with you – to the past, present and the future.

Finally, wrap up your speech by bringing the audience back to the present moment and share your message with them. Don’t forget to conclude.

The Timeline Method does not need to be your opinion on something at different stages of your life. It could be facts about someone or some place at different timelines.

For example, “Singapore in the 1950s was like a slump. Singapore now is an economic powerhouse. And who knows what Singapore will be like in the future?”

Example Topic: What is your greatest fear in life?

Past: When I was a little boy, my fears were very simple. Come to think about it, it is laughable what those fears were.

Cockroaches, boredom, the darkness. Those were common fears I had as a child. Life was so simple back then.

Present: As I grew older, the fears became a little more complex. Fear of rejection was a huge one. 

I feared being rejected by the girl that I liked. I feared being rejected by the school of my choice. I feared not making the basketball team because I was not good enough.

When fears like these happened, it was painful. Even now, in the present moment, I still fear being rejected, but not as much as I used to. I guess after being rejected so many times, I became a little numb to it.

Future: What will I fear in the future?

No one can be certain for sure, but for the near future, I fear not leaving a legacy. I fear going through life without creating an impact in people’s lives. I fear being a cog in the machine, a wallflower, a 99 percenter.

Conclude:  This fear made me find a purpose, wakes me up in the morning, and keeps me going. My friends, I do not know what your fears are, but if it is anything similar to mine, I urge you to find something that makes you feel fulfilled and do it every single day.

6. Zoom Method (Micro/Macro)

Imagine a pair of camera lens that can zoom in and zoom out on a subject. That is the inspiration for this method.

To put it another way, we can talk about a topic on a micro and macro level.

An example would be talking about a topic on a community, national, and international level.

Or a family, school, and government level.

You can go as big as the planet, solar system and the Universe level – if you know what you are talking about.

You can also go the other way and zoom into the smaller picture.

For instance, “When I’m with my family, I feel that…but when I’m with my spouse, I feel this way…and when I’m alone, I feel that the topic…”

The idea is to “take a step back” (or in) and see the bigger picture and not be boxed into one perspective.

Example topic: In helping others to succeed, we ensure our own success.

Home: I am an uncle of 3 beautiful kids. As much as I love them, they can get quite noisy and naughty at times. If you’re a parent, I’m sure you can relate. As someone who works from home, my productivity gets affected by their rowdiness.

As they are not my kids, I don’t use the cane on them. Instead, I sit them down and talk them through. I use these opportunities to teach them life lessons. It’s interesting how when you treat kids like adults, they behave like adults. They stop their nonsense, and I get my peace.

Organization: As a president of a Toastmasters club , my objective isn’t to clear as many speeches as I can. Rather, it is to create a learning environment that helps my members grow as much as they can.

I focused a lot on giving speech evaluations , both in my club and at other clubs. As a result, even though I am not giving speeches as much as I would like, by giving speech evaluations, I gained clarity on what makes up a great speech, and my own speaking skills leveled up as well.

Worldwide: I started this blog because I enjoy public speaking. I feel that I have so much to share, and hopefully through this blog, I am able to help as many people as I can. A blog can reach audiences worldwide. I feel fulfilled each time I publish a post.

They say: your income is proportional to the value you give to the world. And hopefully, one day, my income shows. Even if it does not, by writing these posts, I feel that I have the tools to be a better speaker.

CTA:  Ladies and gentlemen, help others in whatever way you can, I assure you, you will receive much more in return.

7. Triangle Method

Speaking about perspectives, here’s a method where you can speak from three different perspectives.

Imagine a triangle. Each of the three points represents a point of view from three different sources.

For example, an Engineer, a politician and a child.

Put yourself into the shoes of each character and share how each character might feel about the topic.

This is particularly useful if the question has multiple characters or you are trained in different ways/take on different roles e.g. politician with an engineering background.

Example topic: Would you rather go on a long trip without luxury, or a quick but luxurious trip?

First perspective: As a long-time backpacker, I would rather go on a long trip without luxury. I have done it before and I believe that’s the best way to get to know a country and its people.

I would couchsurf or stay in cheap hostels, walk many miles to save a few dollars, do everything myself instead of going with an agency, all so that I can extend my trip.

Second perspective: As an entrepreneur, I believe that time is money. Instead of spending 20 hours on a bus, I could fly to my destination in a couple of hours.

Instead of fretting over how to get to an attraction, I could hire a guide and eliminate all hassles.

I feel that I deserve to pamper myself with luxury for working hard on my business. With the time saved, I would feel more refreshed and could get back to work faster.

Third perspective: As a travel blogger and content creator, I would choose a mixture of both.

Being on the ground and interacting with locals, discovering hidden gems and hole-in-the-wall eateries, and figuring out the budget alternatives are essential parts of capturing the best content and helping my audience.

Yet, I would also want to collaborate with hotels for sponsored stays and tour agencies for sponsored trips as a sustainable way of doing this long term, while enjoying the benefits of my work.

Conclusion:  My friends, I guess it comes down to where you are in life, and what type of traveller you want to be. Whatever you choose, the most important thing is to enjoy your trip.

8. Storytelling Method

My favourite way of tackling table topics is to tell a story that demonstrates my point, has a message and ends with a Call-to-Action.

I always tell people that the best way to get a message across is to wrap it in a story.

There are so many benefits to telling a story: engaging the audience , holding on to their attention, bringing them on an emotional journey and allowing you to apply vocal techniques as well as using body language effectively.

Instead of going through how to answer the topic step-by-step, here is what you can do to prepare for this technique .

Have a Story Bank

Sit down and think of any stories you might have with a message that you want to share. It could be a personal story, or it could be a short story that you heard from someone else.

Reading Aesop’s Fable is a great way to build up your story bank. It is literally a book of “morals of the story”.

Jot them down in your notes or a document. This will be your story bank.

It can be as simple as: 

• story, message

Or if you’re like me, you can craft it out word for word and include a Call-to-Action for each story. It should be only 1 to 2 min long, so that you can improvise according to the topic you get.

A story can have multiple messages. For example, a story about your relationship with your father could be about family, love, commitment, blood is thicker than water, regrets, joy, childhood memories etc.

When you get the topic, quickly do a mental scan through your story bank and think of a suitable story. It doesn’t have to be 100% relevant - you can always improvise on the spot and link the story to the topic.

Example topic: “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” - Jim Rohn

Story:  There was once a stonecutter who was going to cut this huge rock on his farm. He lifted up his axe, swung it over his head, and bam, hit the rock.

Guess what happened? Nothing. Not a single crack, not a single bit of stone came out of the rock.

He lifted up his axe again and went for a second swing. Same thing. Nothing happened.

Then a third swing, and a 4th swing.

The stonecutter was unfazed. Because he knows that even though on the surface, it seems like nothing is happening, he knew deep down in the foundation of the rock, something is changing.

And so, he kept swinging his axe. 98, 99 and on the 100th swing, bam! The rock split into two clean pieces. His job was successful.

My friends, Are you doing something in your life where it seems like no matter how hard you keep doing, nothing seems to be changing?

Perhaps you are learning a new skill. Or you are not getting better at your job. Maybe it’s even in Toastmasters.

My personal experience: I joined a gym for the past few months and nothing seems to be changing in my physique. Initially, I felt discouraged.

But I know that as long as I do my workouts, watch my diet and trust the process, my body will soon show some changes. In fact, I’ve gotten stronger, my stamina has improved, my resilience and discipline is stronger too.

Message and CTA: My friends, I urge you to trust the process, and remember the story of the stonecutter. Because as long as you keep getting better a little bit everyday, something in your foundation will change, and just like the stonecutter, you will hit your goal . Keep going.

The same story can be told for a topic about discipline, resilience, perseverance, mini-improvements, success, never giving up, greatest lesson learnt etc.

I used this story for a topic on “You do not have to be great to start, you have to start to be great.” It isn’t 100% relevant, but I managed to link the story to the topic by adding a few sentences.

I hope you enjoyed these 8 structures and learnt something about tackling table topics. It can be overwhelming when you’re just getting started.

My suggestion is to just pick one structure and focus on it for a few weeks, then move on to the second structure.

If you noticed, the structures are overlapping.

For instance, you may be starting with the PREP structure, then you thought of another side of the argument, which brings you to the Pendulum structure, and to support your arguments, you use the Storytelling method.

Or perhaps you are using the Timeline method and all 3 perspectives happen to be 3 points of the Triangle method, which covers both sides of the arguments in the Pendulum method, and again, you back up your examples with the Storytelling method.

Bonus Table Topic Tips

When you get the topic, don’t start talking immediately. Take some time to think of the right structure to use, and scan through your story bank.

It’s better to spend 10s to organize your thoughts, than to start right away and mess it up.

The time only starts when you start.

Get to the Point

You have very limited time, so don’t waste it by greeting everyone and introducing yourself.

That’s what the introduction at the start of the meeting is for.

Start your speech strong.

To Repeat or Not?

There are different schools of thought when it comes to repeating the topic.

Personally, I don’t think that it is necessary to repeat the topic, immediately after the table topic master just read the topic.

Some people say to repeat the topic to buy time, but that brings us back to tip number 1, and that is to pause before you speak . There is no need to ‘buy time’.

Remember, time is precious. You only have 2min30s. 

However, if you are the type that thinks better as you speak, then go ahead.

Answer the Question

It is common to see Toastmasters speak so passionately that they go off topic.

Please remember to bring your speech back to the topic.

When I use the Storytelling method, I don’t answer the question at the start. Only after my story and sharing the message, I link it back to the topic and answer it directly.

Call-to-Action

Always, always, always have a Call-to-Action.

Having a message is great, but telling the audience what to do makes them feel like they have learnt something that they can apply in their lives.

All great speeches have a Call-to-Action. Look at all the above examples, they always end with a Call-to-Action . (Hint: use a verb)

Do not forget your standard speech delivery techniques, like using body language and vocal variety.

Somehow it seems like most people forget about these speech techniques when it comes to table topics.

If you take a look at the table topics contest judging ballots, you’d notice there are sections titled ‘Physical’ and ‘Voice’.

It is a speech! So use all elements of a good speech.

Practice Everyday

What?! Everyday?

Yes, practice table topics everyday. Think about it: it only takes you 1 to 2 min each day.

That’s not a lot of time.

Google ‘table topics questions’ and there are hundreds of them available in an instant. Go through them one by one and see if you can apply any of these structures.

Do it everyday. Or twice a day - even better.

I have created a service which sends you a topic a day to your inbox. All you gotta do is open the email, answer the topic, and bam, you're done practicing for the day.

Conclusion: Definitive Table Topics Guide

I hope that all these tips and structures help you in your journey to conquer your fear of table topics and impromptu speaking.

After knowing these structures and having a story bank, I no longer feel afraid to raise my hand during table topics session.

In fact, I can’t wait to attempt the questions!

Don’t feel a sense of regret because you didn’t try. Don’t go home after a meeting and think to yourself “I should have raised my hand! I could’ve answered that question!”

I know that feeling and I no longer want to feel that way any more.

Use these structures and tips, and let me know what you think in the comments below.

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