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International Speech Contest
The flagship Toastmasters speaking competition
Speech Timing
Required time: 5–7 minutes
5 min
Green Light
6 min
Yellow Light
7 min
Red Light
7.5 min
DQ Limit
Official Rules
- 1.Speech must be 5–7 minutes (disqualified under 4:30 or over 7:30)
- 2.Speech must be original — not used in a previous Toastmasters contest
- 3.No props unless approved by contest chair
- 4.All contestants speak on the same topic or individual topics (varies by contest year)
- 5.Judges score on content, delivery, and language
Winning Tips
- ★Start with a strong hook — judges score first impressions heavily
- ★Have a clear, memorable message that resonates universally
- ★Practice the exact timing — being over is an automatic DQ
- ★Tell personal stories to create emotional connection
- ★End with a call to action or powerful closing line