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Demonstration Speech Topics

'What are the best demonstration speech topics?'

the perfect cup of coffee how to read music how to make a wedding bouquet
Could it be 'How to make the Perfect Cup of Coffee'? Or perhaps 'How to read Music'? May be 'How to make a Wedding Bouquet'?

The answer is simple but frustratingly non-conclusive. 'It depends.' These are the 'how to' or 'show and teach' speeches of which there are squillions of possibilities.



Go to ALL Demonstration Speech Topics now!

Or click a heading for a themed list.

An ideal demonstration speech topic depends on:
  • What you are interested in:
    Your choice of topic needs to be something you are genuinely interested in and know about. Without enthusiasm or knowledge it's hard to inspire others to want to know more about a subject. And that's your goal. Ideally when you finish your speech, you'll find yourself on the receiving end of question after question from eager listeners wanting to know more.


  • Who the speech is for?
    You need to consider your audience before making your final choice.
    What demonstration speech topics would interest them?
    What would teach them something new?
    What would be of value and appropriate for them to know?


  • The setting of the speech:
    Where is the speech to be given? In a classroom? In a public hall? In a living room? In the open air?


  • The time you've got to give the speech:
    There is no point in choosing something complex to show and teach if you have very limited time. What you select needs to fit easily into the alotted space.


  • The guidelines for assessment (if the speech is part of a public speaking course).
    You may find there are restrictions on using varying forms of visual aids: video or power-point for example. Check before you decide.
Use the demonstration speech topics below to kick-start your own creativity. Think of them as beginnings or starting points. Once you start reading I guarantee you'll get your own topic generator going.

Rather than pick the first idea that jumps out, build up a short list. Then go through assessing the positive as well as negative aspects, keeping the audience, your interest, setting, time and assessment needs in mind.


Demonstration Speech Topics

Nature
How to:
  • read the clouds
  • read the stars
  • read the tides
  • read tree rings
  • recognise differing types of rock
  • read a landscape without a map
  • water divine
  • track animals in the wild
  • forecast weather
  • recognise poisonous plants or insects
  • survive in the wild
  • prepare a survival kit

Animals/Pets
How to:

Gardens/Yards
How to:

Crafts
How to:

Games/Sports
How to:

Food & More
How to:

Social/Personal
How to:

And then there's...
How to:

Now you've chosen your demonstration speech topic find out more about how to structure and prepare a good demonstration speech.

Would you like a print-friendly blank speech outline template to use as a guide?

And if your speech is being formally evaluated why not find out what the judge will be marking you on?
There's a standard speech evaluation form here.


As you can see, the more you start thinking about demonstration speech topics, the more there are. The possibilities are endless.
If the choice you make is guided by your audience and their needs, the setting, time allowance and your own interest, you'll be on the path to success. Add preparation plus rehearsals and it's even closer!

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