An Impromptu speech is a mini speech with a definite opening, body & conclusion. It is basically an unprepared speech that could be:
a response answer to a question
a quick reaction to an idea, situation or proposition
an elaboration of a quotation or a principle
In Toastmasters it should be between a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum 2 min 30 seconds
Table Topics Formats
AREM: Answer – Reason – Example – Message
Used when you are asked a specific question
PREP: Position – Reason – Example – Position
Used when you are given a situation or quote
PPF: Past – Present – Future
Used when comparing events or situations within a timeline
AIDA:
Attention- Attention-grabbing opening
Interest – Stir interest with a proposition or an idea
Desire – Sustain the audience desire to listen
Action – Make a call to action
Used for general topics or as reaction to a point
SMB (SMG): Story – Message – Benefit (Gain)
Used to relate a topic to one’s own or other’s experience
Freestyle:
No specific format but with definite Opening – Body – Conclusion
BA’s Personal Table Topics Guide:
T – Take time to collect thoughts (30 sec.max)
O – Open with a bang/Grab attention; Organize your speech
P – Personalize your story or example
I – Inspire your audience or Inject humor
C – Close with impact; Close with lasting impression
S – Shut-up; STOP before going overtime
“The more you participate in Table Topics in a Toastmaster meeting, the more you take the Terror out of the Talk”
