What will I speak on ?

Here is the answer to the problem  -  it is NOT difficult any more.

Below is a growing extensive list of topic areas for you to consider for
your persuasive, informative or demonstrative speech, each in a category. 
An idea here may be directly relevant and you can use straight away, 
or may spark another topic for you.

This Topic list will continue to grow.

Sample speech titles are to be added.

Click here for an extensive list
of persuasive speech topics and speeches
already written

TOPIC AREAS  (click on area of choice):

Abstract Concepts

Agriculture and Farming

Current Affairs

Economics

Ecology and Conservation

Education

Mechanical and Technical

Medical Issues

Military

People and Famous People

Religion

Space

Social Issues

Special Occasions

Sport

Transport

Travel, Adventure, Discovery and Exploration

General

Valedictory address
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CURRENT AFFAIRS

Refugees

Migration

Home ownership cost

Employment

International debt

Cost Of Living

Multinationals

Economics

Royalty

Environment

Army

Navy

Air Force

Drug Abuse

Unions

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SOCIAL ISSUES

Human Rights

Smoking/Drugs

Family Problems eg divorce

Freedom of Speech

AIDS

Gambling

Parental Rights

Children’s Rights

Women’s Rights

Child Pornography

Emigration/Relocation

Child Abuse

Marriage as an Institution

Capital Punishment

Gay Rights

Rape

Prisons

Crime and Violence

Education

The Media

Racial Prejudice

Social justice

Law and Order

Prostitution

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MEDICAL ISSUES

DNA

Surrogate Mothers

Test Tube Babies

Cloning

Genetic Engineering

Death/Euthanasia

Life Support Systems

Abortion

Transplants

Medical assisted conception

Disabled

Medical liability

Contamination free blood banks

Viruses, eg HIV Positive

Smoking and health

Alzheimer’s disease

Multiple sclerosis

Cancer

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POLITICAL ISSUES

Government

Political systems eg.Communism

Elections

United Nations

Trade Unions

Apartheid

Land Rights/Housing

Terrorism

Justice

Local Council

State Government

Federal Govt.

The Budget

Personalities

International

Politics

Law

Affirmative Action

Separation of church and state

Democracy

Dictatorships

Wars eg Balkans, Israel, Iraq, Rwanda, Congo, Angola

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ECONOMICS

Wealth/Poverty

Privatization

Third World Problems

Entrepreneurship

Inflation

Exchange Rates

Social Benefits eg old age

Common Currency

Interest Rates

Housing

Poverty

Economic rationalism

Consumer price index (CPI)

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ECOLOGY and CONSERVATION

Green Movement

Endangered Species

Deforestation

Pollution

Vivisection (animal abuse)

Greenhouse Effect

Toxic Waste

Nuclear accidents

Zoos

Poaching

Game Parks

Overpopulation

Whale hunting

Long haul netting

Dolphins

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ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURE and MUSIC

Pop culture - music, fashion

Book Reviews

Musical Instruments

Subject matter of music lyrics

Musicians

Movie Stars

Award ceremonies

Theatre

Digital systems eg home theatre, photography

Music

Television Programs

Movies

Dancing

Stage

Ballet

National Pride

Fairy Tales

Proverbs

Love

Marriage

Weddings

Superstitions

Music

Poetry

Opera

Drama

Comedy

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SPACE

Space Exploration

Big Bang

Money spent on ....?

NASA

Space junk

Satellites

Hubble space telescope

Journeys eg Mars

Space probes eg Voyager and Gallilee

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AGRICULTURE and FARMING

Pesticides

Genetic Engineering

Droughts

Encroaching Deserts

Price Controls

Overgrazing

Genetically modified crops (GMO)

Rising salt

Deafforestation

Coffee

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PEOPLE and FAMOUS PEOPLE

Bob Hope

Presidents

Prime Ministers

Parents

Family Members

Servants

The Elderly

Siblings

Relationships

Explorers

Painters

Writers

Musicians

Bushrangers

Performers

Ballet Dancers

Vocalists

Instrumentalists

Conductors

Generals

Doctors

Authors

Poets

Sports personalities

Actors

Inventors

Personality eg sense of humour, self confidence; introvert/extrovert, shyness, self esteem

Physical Appearance eg body language, weight problems, self image, physical disabilities, speech impediment

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ABSTRACT CONCEPTS

Ethics

Values

Morals

Love/Happiness

Hatred

Leadership

Competitiveness

Determination/perseverence

Courage

Jealousy

Nationalism

Peace

Faith

Hope

Creativity

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EDUCATION

Government Schools

Private schools

Technical Colleges

Universities

Adult Education

Pre-School

Primary School

High Schools / College

Home schooling

Peer group pressure

Socials

Single sex/Co-ed schools

School Rules

Compulsory lessons

Prefect system

Examinations

Dormitories/single rooms

Boarding school

Leaves

Bullying

Being Different/Accepted

Punishment Systems

Compulsory Sport

Uniforms

Religious Teaching/Chapel

Life Skills/Preparedness

Outreach programmes

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RELIGION

Christianity

Buddhism

Islam

Judaism

Ethics/Morality

Moslem

Atheism

Cultism

Paganism

Individual Religions/New Age

Religious Tolerance

Birth Control

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SPORT

Olympic Games

Steroids

Hunting

Blood Sports

Sports Injuries

Sports Careers

Individual Personalities

Media Coverage

Sponsorship/Payment

Tennis

Golf

Fishing

Football

Bowling

Cricket

Skiing

Motor Car racing

Hockey

Running

Boxing

Weight Lifting

Olympic Games

Shot Put

Swimming

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GENERAL

Adventure Holidays/Sports

Astrology

Hobbies

War and Peace

Dreams

Award Ceremonies

Beauty Contests

Travel

Natural Disasters

Landmines

The Monarchy

Specific Crimes

Sport

Hobbies

Boating

Cars

Computers

Food

Cooking

Adventures

History

Politics

Hobbies

TV and Movies

Holidays

Social Problems

Our Experiences

Superstitions

Ghosts

Environment

Ecology

Money & Finance

Work

Employment

Book Reviews

Film Reviews

Law

Recipes

Religions

Unexplained Phenomena eg Loch Ness, UFO’s, Ghosts, mystery crators,  “life” on Mars

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TRAVEL, ADVENTURE, DISCOVERY and EXPLORATION

Titanic

Space

Arctic & Antarctic

Scientific Discoveries

Egypt/Pyramids

Archaeological discoveries

Everest

Individual personalities

Medical discoveries

Countries

People

Transport

Camels

Boats

Trains

Buses

Cars

Trucks

Horses

Elephants

Balloons

Space Travel

Planes

Hiking

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TECHNOLOGY

Value of Computers in Education

The Internet - pros and cons

Chat Lines/Newsgroups

Bill Gates & Microsoft

Computers vs Print

Millenium Bug

Information super highway

eMail as a means of communication

Computer literacy

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SCIENCE

Solar System

Universe

Astronomy

Geology

Volcanoes

Tidal Waves

Earth Quakes

Geographic

Wild Life

Ecology

Environment

Animals

Birds

Plants

Fish

Electricity

Magnetism

Nuclear Energy

Medicine

Archaeology

Caving

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MECHANICAL and TECHNICAL

Aeroplanes

Cars

Cameras

Telephones

Computers

Microscope

Telescope

Architecture

Buildings

Bridges

Waterways

Radar

Bionic ear

Prothesis – artificial limb

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Valedictory speech ideas

Christmas

Easter

St. Valentines Day

Mothers Day

Fathers Day

International Year

Birthdays

Holidays

National days

Taxation Time

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TRANSPORT

Bicycle

Walking and health

Trams

Motor Vehicles

Road Accidents

Road Laws

Aeroplanes

Ships

Buses

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MILITARY

Army

Naval

Air Force

Collateral damage

Expense

Peace keeping

Smart bombs

Strategy

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