1-Minute Talk for new migrants

A 1-minute talk is a timed speech that lasts for 60 seconds. It is a great opportunity to demonstrate leadership and public speaking skills.

A 1-minute talk is an impromptu speech where you don’t get the opportunity to prepare in advance. You should practice 1-minute talks because it will help you build confidence, think faster and speak English faster.

Choose a topic and talk for 1 minute. You cannot use excessive filler words such as um, er, ah etc.

1. My favourite colour.
2. My favourite food.
3. My favourite singer.
4. My favourite sport.
5. My favourite subject at school.
6. My favourite item of clothing.
7. My favourite city in Australia.
8. My favourite animal.
9. My favourite meal.
10. My favourite season.
11. My favourite time of the day.
12. My favourite book.
13. My three wishes.
14. My dream job.
15. The music I like to listen to.
16. Something I’m scared of.
17. Someone I admire.
18. 3 Countries I would like to visit.
19. 3 things I do for fun.
20. What next after completing my English course?
21. Facebook, Instagram or TikTok?
22. Your close friend(s).
23. Something I want to learn.
24. The best time I’ve ever had.
25. If you could travel back in time, which part of your life would you go back to?
26. What would you do if saw a suitcase full of money?
27. What makes you happy?
28. The funniest thing that has happened to me.
29. Something I cannot stand.
30. The most boring thing in the world
31. Fun games to play with friends.
32. How I learn best.
33. A situation where I disagreed with someone.
34. The worst tasting food I’ve ever been given to eat.
35. My biggest strength.
36. My greatest weakness.
37. What do you want to accomplish in the next 3 years?
38. My personality type.
39. What would you do if you became Prime Minister?
40. An accomplishment that I’m proud of.