Sometimes students are tasked with writing a speech or performing a role play.

It can be helpful to know how many words you need to write in order to meet the time requirements.

These figures are, of course, estimates based on average reading times, but a good guide none the less!

It’s always best to at least practice your speech and time yourself to be sure you are within the time limit set.

How many words is a 3-minute speech?

We recommend aiming for approximately 390 words.

How many words is a 5-minute speech?

We recommend aiming for approximately 650 words.

How many words is a 10-minute speech?

We recommend aiming for approximately 1,300 words.