Just A Minute

Rules and Regulations

Each participant will be given a topic on spot.
Each participant will be given a minute to speak on the topic.
Medium of speech will be English.
Participants must speak continuously without long pauses or hesitation. Hesitation or momentary pauses can open the floor to challenges.
The participant must avoid repeating the same words or phrases during the one-minute talk.
Other participants can challenge the speaker if they believe there was hesitation, repetition, or deviation. They can say “Just a minute!” and explain the issue.
The buzzer will be pressed twice, once when 45 seconds have passed and the final at the end of a minute.
The participants will be judged on spontaneity, method, content, and fluency.
Usage of foul language will lead to disqualification.