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Good Morning, everyone!

Welcome to our Table Topics Marathon!

Welcome to our Table Topics Marathon!

Today, we are not going to have just one regular round of Table Topics. We are going to make this a little more interesting, a little more challenging, and definitely a lot more fun!

Before we begin our Table Topics Marathon, I want to take you back to a very special moment —

Your very first Table Topic.

Do you remember it?

What was your topic?

What did you actually say?

And most importantly — how did you survive? 😄

After listening to all of you, I can clearly remember my first Table Topic.

The moment I got the topic, I had around 30 seconds to think — but my mind went completely blank. I didn’t know where to start, what to say, or what to share.

I was standing there, looking at 10–15 people staring at me, waiting for me to speak. And honestly, that made me even more nervous.

I started speaking, but I was fumbling. I said a few lines, and then I completely went out of the topic. I started talking about something else because I had no idea what to say next.

So, I quickly finished whatever I could, rushed off the stage, and the moment I reached my seat, I felt so relieved — like, “Finally, it’s over!” 😄

Now compare that person with the person sitting here today.

What’s the biggest one change you see in yourself?

So, are you ready? Let’s begin our Table Topics Marathon!

Today, our Table Topics session is divided into three exciting rounds

In Round 1 — One-Sentence Story, we will create a story together. I will give you a topic and start the story with one sentence. Then, I will invite speakers one by one, and each speaker will add only one sentence to continue the story. So, listen carefully to the previous speaker and connect your sentence to the story. Let’s see where our story takes us!

In Round 2 — Regular Table Topics, I will give you a topic, and you will have 1–2 minutes to speak. I may randomly call anyone, so listen carefully and be ready to think on your feet.

And finally, in Round 3 — This round we will practice speech and evaluation and give topics 3 things together.

Remember, there is no need to be perfect. The goal is to think, speak, and have fun.

So, are you ready?

Let’s begin our Table Topics Marathon!

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ROUND 1 — One Sentence Story

How to play:
I will give you a topic. Each speaker will speak only one sentence to continue the story. Listen carefully to the previous speaker and connect your sentence to the story. The last speaker will wrap up the story.

Topic: Morning

Opening sentence:

Morning is the golden period of the day because I feel calm, fresh, and energetic when I wake up.

Then the story can continue naturally:

Speaker 2:

After waking up, I like to spend some quiet time planning my day.

Speaker 3:

Once I have a clear plan, I feel more focused on my priorities.

Speaker 4:

My morning routine usually includes reading, writing, and exercising.

Speaker 5:

Exercise gives me energy, while reading and writing help me prepare mentally.

Speaker 6:

When I start my morning positively, I feel more productive throughout the day.

Last Speaker — Wrap-up:

That is why I believe a good morning can create a good day.

1. Habit

1. A habit is something we do regularly without thinking too much.
2. I believe our habits shape our daily life.
3. A small habit can create a big change over time.
4. For example, I developed a habit of reading every day.
5. In the beginning, I found it difficult to read regularly.
6. So, I started with just a few pages every day.
7. Slowly, reading became a part of my routine.
8. It improved my knowledge and vocabulary.
9. It also taught me the power of small steps.
10. I believe good habits create a better life.

2. Toastmasters

1. Toastmasters has played an important role in my speaking journey.
2. I joined Toastmasters because I wanted to improve my public speaking.
3. In the beginning, I was nervous and lacked confidence.
4. I was also worried about making mistakes in English.
5. But I decided to keep speaking instead of waiting to become perfect.
6. I started taking different speaking roles and challenges.
7. Every speech helped me become a little more confident.
8. I also learned how to listen, evaluate, and communicate better.
9. Toastmasters taught me that confidence comes from practice.
10. For me, Toastmasters is not just a club; it is a place where I continue to grow.

3. Reading

1. Reading is one of my favorite habits.
2. I enjoy reading because every book teaches me something new.
3. A book can introduce us to new ideas and different perspectives.
4. I started reading more regularly after reading Atomic Habits.
5. The book taught me to start small and be consistent.
6. I applied this idea to my own life.
7. Instead of reading for hours, I started with a few pages every day.
8. Slowly, reading became a natural part of my routine.
9. It has improved my knowledge, vocabulary, and thinking.
10. For me, every book is an opportunity to learn and grow.

4. Writing

1. Writing is another skill that I want to improve.
2. I believe writing helps us organize our thoughts.
3. When we write, we have time to think clearly about our ideas.
4. I started writing about my daily experiences and things I learned.
5. In the beginning, I often struggled to find the right words.
6. Sometimes, I made grammar mistakes too.
7. But I did not stop because I knew practice was important.
8. Slowly, I became more comfortable expressing my thoughts.
9. Writing has also helped me improve my speaking.
10. I believe the more we write, the more clearly we learn to think and communicate.

6. Learning

1. I believe learning should never stop.
2. Every day gives us an opportunity to learn something new.
3. We can learn from books, people, experiences, and even mistakes.
4. I enjoy learning because it helps me become a better version of myself.
5. Recently, I have been learning more about public speaking and mindset.
6. Sometimes learning feels difficult.
7. But I remind myself that difficulty is part of growth.
8. The more I learn, the more curious I become.
9. Learning also gives me confidence.
10. For me, learning is not a destination; it is a lifelong journey.

7. Exercise

1. Exercise is an important part of my routine.
2. I like working out because it makes me feel energetic.
3. It also helps me stay physically and mentally active.
4. In the beginning, exercising regularly was not easy.
5. Sometimes I felt tired or lazy.
6. But I reminded myself that consistency was more important than motivation.
7. So, I started making exercise a regular habit.
8. Slowly, it became a natural part of my day.
9. Exercise has taught me discipline and self-care.
10. I believe a healthy body supports a healthy mind.

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ROUND 2 —i’ll give you 2 option you have to choose one and then speak on it, so choose it carefully

Topics

1. Sunrise or Sunset
2. Have more time or Have more money
3. Instagram or youtube
4. Big City or Small Town
5. Luxury Travel or Budget Travel
6. Party or Quite Evening
7. Sweet or Spciy food
8. being famous or being rich
9. Tea or Coffee
10. Rainy or Winter
11. phone call or text message
12. Big weddings or small weddings
13. plan everything or go with the flow
14. books or movies
15. morning or night
16. dogs or cats
17. online shopping or offline
18. Chocolate or Ice Cream
19. busy life or peaceful life
20. mountains or beaches

Simple Speaking Structure

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ROUND 3 —

Speaker 1

1. Speaker 1 will first choose an evaluator.
2. The evaluator will be assigned to evaluate Speaker 1.
3. Someone else will give Speaker 1 a topic.
4. Speaker 1 will speak on the topic for 1–2 minutes.
5. After the speech, the evaluator will give a 1–1.5 minute evaluation.
6. The evaluation should include:

• 2 Commendations — What the speaker did well.
• 1 Recommendation — One area the speaker can improve.

Speaker 2

1. Speaker 1 will give a topic to Speaker 2.
2. Speaker 2 will choose an evaluator.
3. Speaker 2 will speak for 1–2 minutes.
4. The chosen evaluator will give a 1–1.5 minute evaluation.
5. The evaluation will include:

• 2 Commendations
• 1 Recommendation

Important Rule

• For every new speaker, try to choose a new evaluator.
• Avoid choosing the same evaluator repeatedly.
• This will give everyone a fair chance to speak and evaluate.
• Keep your evaluation specific, encouraging, and constructive.

1. What makes you smile?
2. what is your happiest memory?
3. lesson life taught me
4. My happiest memory
5. A mistake that taught me something
6. Someone who inspires me
7. A decision that changed my life
8. My childhood dream
9. A place I want to visit
10. A moment I will never forget
11. Something I’m grateful for
12. A habit that changed me
13. My biggest achievement
14. A challenge I overcame
15. Something I want to learn
16. A person I would like to meet
17. My comfort zone
18. One thing I would change about myself
19. What does success mean to me?
20. What makes me happy?
21. If I could go back in time
22. What does a good life mean to me?

Thank you, everyone, for showing up, taking the challenge, and sharing your thoughts. Keep speaking, keep learning, and keep growing. That brings us to the end of our Table Topics session. Back to you, Toastmaster.”