Speech & Communication Resources for Students: Home

This page has hundreds of topics for informative speeches and essays.

Argumentative speeches generally concern topics which are currently being debated by society, current controversial issues.

A list of great persuasive speech ideas for college students, teachers, and anyone interested in public speaking.

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Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.