English · KS3 Y7 · Spoken English

Giving a short talk

Giving a short talkFree6:01Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard

What you need to know

  • One strong way to share an idea in a talk is to show it to the audience rather than just explain it.
  • A 'wonder walk' reveals a series of images or examples linked by a clear throughline.
  • A demonstration works best as tease, context, the demo itself, then why it matters.
  • A talk sharing a vision should paint a vivid picture of the future so the audience wants it too.
  • Most talks mix these approaches, chosen to suit the idea being shared.

In this clip

Runs 6:01, from 0:07 to 6:08 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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Why we picked it

Gives students clear, memorable structures for organising a short presentation around showing rather than telling.

TED-Ed on YouTubechecked 2026-10-22

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