Respondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) MonotonevoicethroughoutPoses athought-provokingquestionSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)ProjectsVoiceOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Beginswith acompellingstoryConcludeswith a callto actionUseshandgesturesnaturallyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointUses adramaticpause foremphasisDistractinggesturesorfidgetingCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySlidesare textheavyReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Introduces thetopic/argumentearly onRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) MonotonevoicethroughoutPoses athought-provokingquestionSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)ProjectsVoiceOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Beginswith acompellingstoryConcludeswith a callto actionUseshandgesturesnaturallyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointUses adramaticpause foremphasisDistractinggesturesorfidgetingCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySlidesare textheavyReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Introduces thetopic/argumentearly on

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