Invitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightSlidesare textheavyUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsUseshandgesturesnaturallyWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteUses humorto connectwithaudienceConcludeswith a callto actionBeginswith acompellingstoryPoses athought-provokingquestionCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Uses adramaticpause foremphasisProjectsVoiceMonotonevoicethroughoutInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightSlidesare textheavyUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsUseshandgesturesnaturallyWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteUses humorto connectwithaudienceConcludeswith a callto actionBeginswith acompellingstoryPoses athought-provokingquestionCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Uses adramaticpause foremphasisProjectsVoiceMonotonevoicethroughout

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