Organizesideas withcleartransitionsBeginswith acompellingstoryInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Introduces thetopic/argumentearly onProjectsVoiceUseshandgesturesnaturallyPoses athought-provokingquestionUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointDistractinggesturesorfidgetingRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Cites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Concludeswith a callto actionReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Slidesare textheavyUses humorto connectwithaudienceEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyMonotonevoicethroughoutUses adramaticpause foremphasisOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Wraps upwith amemorableending orquoteOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsBeginswith acompellingstoryInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Introduces thetopic/argumentearly onProjectsVoiceUseshandgesturesnaturallyPoses athought-provokingquestionUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointDistractinggesturesorfidgetingRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Cites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Concludeswith a callto actionReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Slidesare textheavyUses humorto connectwithaudienceEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyMonotonevoicethroughoutUses adramaticpause foremphasisOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Wraps upwith amemorableending orquote

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