Open YapYapGo to use all 75 Timed Talk questions at C1 level. Your students are paired automatically, questions appear one at a time, and nothing repeats.
Automatic pairingAdjustable timerVocabulary on demandNo repeats
YapYapGo pairs your students, displays questions on a projected screen, tracks which ones you have used, and includes built-in timers. Everything for a speaking lesson in one tab.
C1 young learners speak English as naturally as breathing. These 75 timed questions develop the structured, analytical speaking skills that even native-speaking children need for academic success. Drawing from Philosophy for Children approaches, topics ask children to consider abstract concepts through concrete scenarios: 'Is it possible to be kind and honest at the same time, always?' or 'If you could change one rule in the world, what would it be and why?'
The vocabulary items at C1 introduce academic and philosophical terms in child-accessible ways. Words like 'essential,' 'obvious,' 'ordinary,' and 'responsible' are words children hear adults use but may not yet incorporate into their own speaking. The timed format provides a structured context for practising these words.
Philosophy meets fluency practice
Set the timer to 60-90 seconds. The goal is not filling time but using it with structure and intention. After each response, ask the child: 'What was your main point? What was your best reason?' This metacognitive reflection helps children become more deliberate speakers.
Building the habits of articulate speech
These questions are ideal for enrichment programmes, home education, and international school contexts where children need speaking practice that matches their exceptional ability. The timed format adds just enough structure to prevent free-form rambling while keeping the activity engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. For native-level speakers, these function more as critical thinking and academic speaking exercises. The English is incidental; the structured reasoning is the real skill being developed.
The timer and individual speaking format develop monologue ability, which is different from interactive discussion. Children learn to construct and deliver a complete argument independently, which is essential for presentations, interviews, and academic speaking.
Yes. Native-speaking children living outside English-speaking countries benefit from structured English speaking practice that develops academic vocabulary and reasoning skills they may not get in their daily environment.