PREP
For opinions and debates: say where you stand, then prove it.
- 1Point. Your answer in one sentence.
- 2Reason. The main reason you believe it.
- 3Example. One specific story, number or case.
- 4Point. Restate your answer in new words.
Random topic generator for speaking practice
Pull the lever for a topic, set the timer, and talk. Free, no account, with AI feedback when you want it.
A little surprise. A minute to speak.
Pull the lever to find your next topic.
Make a point, give an example, and bring it back to your point.
Your next rep starts here.
Practicing without a recording
How to answer: PREP
For opinions and debates: say where you stand, then prove it.
- 1Point. Your answer in one sentence.
- 2Reason. The main reason you believe it.
- 3Example. One specific story, number or case.
- 4Point. Restate your answer in new words.
Pull the lever first, then see how a strong answer could sound.
Speaking practice that actually sticks
Short, timed, out loud. Here's how to get the most from it.
Why random topics work
When you choose your own topic, you pick something you already know how to talk about. A random topic takes that away. You have a few seconds to find an angle, and that is exactly the skill you need in meetings, interviews and class discussions, where nobody hands you the question in advance.
The goal isn't a perfect answer. It's getting comfortable starting before you feel ready, then finding your way to a point. Ten one-minute reps a week does more for that than one long rehearsed speech.
How long to speak
Start with one minute. It's long enough to make a point and give an example, and short enough that you can't hide behind filler. Toastmasters Table Topics run one to two minutes, and most interview answers land around ninety seconds.
Once one minute feels easy, move the timer to ninety seconds or two minutes. Use thirty seconds for vocabulary practice, where the goal is to use one new word well rather than to build a full argument.
What the AI feedback checks
Record your answer and ask for feedback. You get a score for clarity, grammar, vocabulary, delivery and impact, your pace in words per minute, the filler words you used and how often, and the pauses that broke up your sentences.
It also marks specific sentences with a better way to say them and writes a cleaned-up version of your whole answer, so you can hear the difference between what you said and what you meant. Three reviews a day are free, with no account.
Practicing English speaking
If English isn't your first language, timed speaking on random topics is one of the most direct ways to build fluency. It forces you to find words in real time instead of translating in your head.
Use the feedback to catch the mistakes you make without noticing, like missing articles, tense slips or the same three words repeated. Then use the vocabulary tab to practice one stronger word at a time.
How to answer any speaking topic
Most answers fall apart because they have no shape. Pick the structure that fits the question and the words come easier. The practice stage suggests one for every topic.
STAR
For interview questions about something you did.
- 1Situation. Where and when, in a sentence.
- 2Task. What you were responsible for.
- 3Action. What you did, using I, not we.
- 4Result. What changed, with a number if you have one.
What, why, how
For explaining how something works.
- 1What. Name it in plain words.
- 2Why. Why it matters to the listener.
- 3How. How it works, in two or three steps.
- 4So. The one thing to remember.
Problem, solution, benefit
For pitching an idea, product or yourself.
- 1Problem. A pain the listener recognizes.
- 2Solution. Your idea, in one sentence.
- 3Benefit. What gets better, and for whom.
- 4Ask. What you want them to do next.
Past, present, future
For personal questions and open prompts.
- 1Past. Where you started or a moment that shaped it.
- 2Present. Where you are now.
- 3Future. What you want next, and why.
Speech topic lists
Persuasive speech topics
- Schools should start an hour later.
- Every student should learn to cook before graduating.
- Homework should be optional in elementary school.
Informative speech topics
- How to make a great cup of coffee.
- How bees make honey.
- Why we dream.
Impromptu speech topics
- What is one habit you wish you could build?
- What would you do with an extra hour every day?
- What skill should every person learn before age 20?
Debate topics
- Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?
- Are cats better pets than dogs?
- Is it better to save money or spend it on experiences?
Table Topics questions
- What is one habit you wish you could build?
- What would you do with an extra hour every day?
- What skill should every person learn before age 20?
1 minute speech topics
- What is one habit you wish you could build?
- What would you do with an extra hour every day?
- What skill should every person learn before age 20?
Conversation starters
- What's something you've changed your mind about recently?
- What's the best thing that happened to you this week?
- If you could live anywhere for a year, where would it be?
Speech timer
- What is one habit you wish you could build?
- What would you do with an extra hour every day?
- What skill should every person learn before age 20?
Questions
What is a random topic generator for speaking?
It gives you a topic you didn't choose so you can practice speaking without preparing. Pull the lever, read the topic, set the timer and talk. It's used for impromptu speaking, Toastmasters Table Topics, interview practice and English fluency.
Is it free?
Yes. Topics, the timer, recording, sample answers and the vocabulary reel are free with no account. AI feedback on your recording is free for three reviews a day.
Do I need a microphone?
No. You can use the topics and timer on their own. Turn the microphone on only if you want to record yourself, listen back or get AI feedback.
What happens to my recording?
It stays in your browser unless you ask for feedback. Then it's sent for transcription and scoring, the report comes back to you, and the audio isn't stored on our servers.
How do I get better at impromptu speaking?
Answer in a simple shape: say your point, give one reason, back it with a specific example, then repeat your point in new words. Do short reps often, listen back to one or two, and fix one thing at a time.
Can I use this for Toastmasters Table Topics?
Yes. Set the timer to one or two minutes, pull a topic and speak. The impromptu and debate lists are close to the questions Table Topics masters use.
Can I use my own topic?
Yes. Use the pencil button on the practice stage to type any prompt, like a real interview question or a topic from your class, and practice it with the same timer and feedback.
What's a sample answer?
Under the stage, press Show a sample answer to see how a strong answer to the current topic could sound, written to fit your timer. Read it once, then say your own version without looking.