Concludeswith a callto actionCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyUses adramaticpause foremphasisPoses athought-provokingquestionSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Uses humorto connectwithaudienceUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Uses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Slidesare textheavyMonotonevoicethroughoutRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Organizesideas withcleartransitionsDistractinggesturesorfidgetingReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotBeginswith acompellingstoryWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)ProjectsVoiceUseshandgesturesnaturallyConcludeswith a callto actionCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyUses adramaticpause foremphasisPoses athought-provokingquestionSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Uses humorto connectwithaudienceUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Uses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Slidesare textheavyMonotonevoicethroughoutRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Organizesideas withcleartransitionsDistractinggesturesorfidgetingReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotBeginswith acompellingstoryWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)ProjectsVoiceUseshandgesturesnaturally

TED Talk Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Concludes with a call to action
  2. Cites a specific statistic, number, or study
  3. Uses a dramatic pause for emphasis
  4. Poses a thought-provoking question
  5. Speaks too quickly or too quietly
  6. Employs signal phrases (e.g., "for example...", "first...second...")
  7. Uses humor to connect with audience
  8. Uses personal anecdotes to make a point
  9. Invites audience participation (directly asks or polls)
  10. Uses visuals or slides effectively (not overcrowded)
  11. Slides are text heavy
  12. Monotone voice throughout
  13. Responds smoothly to unexpected interruptions (tech or audience)
  14. Organizes ideas with clear transitions
  15. Distracting gestures or fidgeting
  16. Reads directly from slides (no eye contact)
  17. Builds suspense or curiosity before revealing key insight
  18. Introduces the topic/argument early on
  19. Moves purposefully—not stuck in one spot
  20. Begins with a compelling story
  21. Wraps up with a memorable ending or quote
  22. Overuses filler words (“um,” “like,” “uh”)
  23. Projects Voice
  24. Uses hand gestures naturally