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Impromptu Speech Topic Generator
Random speech topics with a timer; prep for class, work and interviews.
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What the lights mean
- Green at1:00You can stop here
- Amber at1:30Start wrapping up
- Red at2:00Time’s up: finish your sentence
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A simple structure to answer any question
When your mind goes blank, this gets you from the first word to the last. It’s called PREP.
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Point
Answer the question directly.
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Reason
Explain why that’s your answer.
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Example
Give an example. Tell a short story. When practising, it doesn’t matter if it’s fact or fiction.
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Point
Loop back to your answer to close your response.
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FAQs
What is impromptu speaking?
Speaking with little or no time to prepare: an unexpected interview question, being asked your view in a meeting, or a toast you didn’t know you’d give. The skill is having a simple shape ready and staying calm enough to use it, and it grows with short, regular practice.
How long should I talk for?
Up to two minutes. Choose one minute, a minute and a half or two minutes before you start, and aim to finish between the green and red lights, the same as an answer at a speaking club. After red you have 30 seconds to finish your sentence, then the clock stops by itself.
What if my mind goes blank?
Keep talking about the question itself, or pause and start with one simple point. Recovering is part of the skill you’re practising.
A simple shape helps: make your point, give a reason, tell one short example, then come back to your point. If an answer really goes wrong, you can start over before you save it.
Is Learn to Speak Easy free?
Yes. One prompt a day, with feedback on your pace, filler words and timing plus one tip, is free for as long as you like. You don’t need a card.