ONE MINUTE

TALKS
During this speaking activity, you will be given a topic and be
expected to speak only for 1 minute.
TOPIC 1:

What is the best time of the day for you? Why?

 TOPIC 2:
Can you talk about something you want to learn?
 TOPIC 3:
What is your favorite film? Can you explain a bit?
TOPIC 4:
What do you think about social media?
TOPIC 5:
Can you talk about the countries you would like to
visit? Why do you want to see them?
 TOPIC 6:
What is your favorite time of the year? Can you explain?
TOPIC 7:
What are the top three things you like most about
your best friends?
TOPIC 8:
In your opinion, who is the best character in a book
you’ve read or a film you’ve watched?
TOPIC 9:
Who is a hero to you, and why?
TOPIC 10:
What is your favorite holiday, and why?
TOPIC 11:
In your view, what are the advantages of being a
university graduate?
TOPIC 12:
Who do you admire most, and why?
TOPIC 13:
What does the word “success” mean to you? Do you
think you are a successful person?
TOPIC 14:
What is the name of the song that means a lot to
you? Do you have any memories with it?
TOPIC 15:
Money or happiness? Which one is more important
to you?
TOPIC 16:
Who makes you laugh all the time? Describe this
person.
TOPIC 17:
Are you a cat or a dog person? Explain your choice.
 TOPIC 18:
Are you a night owl (somebody who loves nighttime and
stays up at nights) or an early bird (somebody who gets
up early and loves daytime) ?
TOPIC 19:
Are you a good liar? Do you remember your biggest
lie?
TOPIC 20:
Movies or books? Which one do you love more and
why?
TOPIC 21:
Are you an introvert (somebody who enjoys being
alone) or an extrovert (somebody who is happy
around people)? Explain.
TOPIC 22:
Can you talk for a minute about your hometown?
TOPIC 22:
Can you talk for a minute about your hobbies?
TOPIC 23:
Can you talk for a minute about what you want to do
next summer?
TOPIC 24
Can you talk for a minute about something you
don’t like doing?
TOPIC 25:
Can you talk for a minute about your best friend?
TOPIC 26
Can you talk for a minute about your favorite
sports?
TOPIC 27:
Talk for a minute about where you want to live in
the future.
TOPIC 28:
Talk for a minute about the most beautiful place
you’ve visited.
TOPIC 29:
Talk for a minute about a famous person you like.
TOPIC 30:
Talk for a minute about young people today.
TOPIC 31:
Talk for a minute about something that makes you
angry.
TOPIC 32:
Talk for a minute about your dream holiday.
TOPIC 33:
Talk for a minute about children.
TOPIC 34:
Talk for a minute about the life without a smart
phone.
TOPIC 35:
Talk for a minute about three things you should do
before you turn 30.
TOPIC 36:
Talk for a minute about someone you miss.
TOPIC 37:
Talk for a minute about your life and career goals.
TOPIC 38:
Talk for a minute about online dating.
TOPIC 39:
Talk for a minute about your attitude towards
shopping.
TOPIC 40:
Talk for a minute about how you spend your free
time.