This is a practice budget you choose, not an official contest timer. Check your organizer’s current timing rules.
| Part | Seconds | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | 18 | State the purpose before adding detail. |
| Main idea | 90 | One example is enough. |
| Closing | 12 | Deliver your final line and stop. |
Three ways to keep your pace.
- Practice the first sentence until it feels unhurried.
- Use one story rather than racing through several.
- Leave the last thirty seconds for a deliberate final line.
Sources · Context and practice guidance · checked 2026-10-26
The live text cue and digits carry the timing information; color is an additional cue. Keep the page visible. This is a rehearsal aid for everyday talks, meetings and classes.
A few useful answers.
Is 2-minute an official requirement?
This is a practice budget you choose, not an official contest timer. Check your organizer’s current timing rules.
What happens at the end?
The digits reach zero, the progress bar fills, and the label says “Time is up.” There is no alarm or automatic upload.