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Top 50+ Interesting English Speech Topics for Students

Vishal Ganesh Dhope
Jan 5, 2023
Schools, Learning

Looking for captivating and thoughtful speech topics?

Then this article will help you find many English speech topics for students.

Do read to explore many interesting topics and acquaint yourself with all the knowledge, tips and tricks to deliver the speech with confidence.


Let’s discuss this in detail.


Why Do Students Have to Present English Speech?

Speech is all about one’s own thoughts and what a student thinks of that particular topic in general. Do not copy the content from somewhere, try to understand and present it in your way by adding your opinions and personal touch.

School students are asked to speak on a topic so that they learn the art of expressing themselves in front of an audience and become good public speakers. 

Most schools ask students to choose the topics, some competitions allot topics beforehand and some are asked on the spot for speech. 


How do Students Have to Prepare?

In case, you are asked to choose topics, then select an interesting trending topic or topic which requires the most of the attention but is ignored. 

You can also take opinions from friends, teachers, and elders to know the feedback and then research it thoroughly and practice.


What are the Types of Persuasive English Speech Topics for Students?

● In Factual Persuasive Speech, students have to present facts, figures and statistics to analyze the topic chosen and assess whether it’s true or false.

● In Policy Persuasive Speech, students choose current policies, laws and reforms and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the given policy or law and suggest the improvements that can be made.

● In Value Persuasive Speech, topics mainly revolve around social or political issues, here students have to present the critique and argument of whether certain actions are morally right or not.


How to Prepare English Speech Topics for Students?


1. Structure

Jolt down the structure to keep you on track. Note all points you want to convey and connect them properly and do not forget to keep it interesting.

2. Vocabulary

A speech is meant for different types of audiences. So you have to make sure to use the right words which convey your messages to all the set of audiences successfully.

3. Relatable

Unless it’s relatable it won’t make an impression on audiences. Use relatable things in order to make your audience comfortable.

4. Short

Keep it short, crisp and clear. No one wants to hear long speeches plus there are chances that audiences might lose attention. 


Tips for English Speech Topics for Students

● Make sure your speech is stimulating, engaging, concise and clear. 

● Always research about the topic to gain more knowledge, facts and stats

● If you are participating in an extempore, then choose common, trending or popular topics 

● Preparation is the key in delivering an impressive speech so that it impresses audiences.

● When you choose the topic, try to relate it to your own life as it will help you to give a personal touch.

● Pay extra attention to your body language and pronunciation. 

● Use simpler words over-complicated words

● In case you fumble, don’t stress so much, move on with your speech. No one is perfect in this world. It's all about how you manage those goof-ups.

● Showcase different viewpoints on a topic. For eg:- along with a holistic view present your opinion on it as well. 

● Engage your audience, make it interactive if possible. (This can help students who have fear of public speaking)

● Don’t mug up a speech; make notes of the essential points you want to cover in the form of keywords and try to maintain a particular flow in your English speech.

● Incorporating humor will help you gather positive reactions from audiences but do not offend anyone or overdo it. It also makes speech interactive and engaging.

● While using persuasive speech topics, make sure to inform, educate and motivate your audience. 

● Research a lot to get ample knowledge on the topic which will assist you in counter-questioning.

● Choose topics that help the audience easily visualize them

● Choosing emotional topics will help you gather more emotions 


List of 50+ English Speech Topics for Students

We have collated some of the interesting topics for you so that you can solely focus on delivering the speech excellently. You can choose from the following:-

1. Social Media: Bane or Boon?

2. Pros and Cons of Online Learning

3. Environment Conservation

4. The Best Lesson I have Learned

5. How to Tackle a Bad Habit

6. Why should every citizen vote?

7. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

8. Importance of Reading

9. Importance of Books in Our Life 11.

10. My Favorite Fictional Character

11. How to Prepare a Child for Nursery Admission?

12. Introverts vs Extroverts

13. Importance of KindnessThings I learned in Lockdown

14. School curriculum should have art?

15. Life before and after technology

16. Impact of technology on our health

17. Hard Work vs Smart Work

18. What Makes Learning Fun?

19. Importance of AI in Education

20.Importance of Extracurricular Activities

21. How to tackle Bullying in Schools?

22. Reason for Seeking Admission in School

23. Is it beneficial to learn a Second Language?

24. Depletion of Ozone Layer

25. Global Warming

26. Waste Management

27. Water-Saving Techniques

28. Efficiency of Recycling

29. Banning of Animal Testing

30. Hazards of Smoking in Public Places

31. Proper Care of Street Animals

32. Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce

33. Benefits of Montessori Education

34. Education of Girl Child

35. Unemployment

36. Corruption

37. Child Labour

38. Importance of Right to Education

39. Child Trafficking

40. How to speak confidently in public?

41. Do exam results alone determine a child’s worth?

42. Which age is proper to own a mobile phone?

43. How to Find a Good Preschool?

44. How to overcome exam fever?

45. What is better: Rote learning or Hands-on Learning?

46. Are smart classes beneficial to students?

47. This generation cannot fix anything

48. Boredom always leads to trouble

49. Are plastic bags worse than paper bags?

50. The best source of energy for India

51. Electric vehicles should be launched cheaper

52. Will artificial intelligence replace most jobs?

53. Scholarship Interview Tips

54. How much should people share about themselves online?

55. How to know whether something is real or fake news?



Conclusion

To sum it up, a good speech requires your time and effort. It does not matter if you choose the most innovative or common topic, what matters is the execution part. 

A good speech is all about thorough research, evoking emotion, addressing the subject, presenting viewpoints and executing them well.

English Speech Topics for Students is the best opportunity to inspire others with your ideas and thoughts. It will not only attract the attention of the audience but it makes people listen to you. So every student should voice their opinion through speech topics.

Use interesting persuasive speech topics, convince your target audience with thorough research, facts and figures and leave a good impression on them.


Vishal Ganesh Dhope

I am Vishal Dhope, one of the Founder Teacher of GIIS Hadapsar Smart Campus, Having an experience as P.E Teacher of 5 Years , Basketball Coaching experience of 6 years and 12 years experience as a Basketball player. I have a passion for keeping kids engaged and active throughout each PE Class. I am a very energetic person that loves sports. I am Passionate about my job because it revolves around children and keeps them active and motivated. My Goals in Life are to see students excel and achieve their dream and be able to be confident to enjoy everything they do. My Moto is DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE and Live active Life.

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