Good Informative Speech Topics

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Good informative speech topics have one of two components. They're either useful or interesting. The topics below run the gamut.

How _________ Works. Replace the blank with anything you're interested in.
How to _________. Insert something you can teach people to do. How to play a game, build a cabinet, build a website... anything will do. Practical and entertaining is best.
Lifestyles. "How You Can Live Like the Rich and Famous" makes a great informative speech. You can have some fun with the stereotypes, too.
Geography. Talk about a place you know, preferably an exotic one. National Geographic magazine built a business around this one.
Bargain hunting. Everyone likes to save some money.
Internet shopping. Bargains + variety + convenience makes for a perfect speech topic.
Finances. Staying out of debt, investing wisely, getting rich... people will listen if you talk about money.
Self-reliance. It probably won't happen, but what if you have to be entirely self-sufficient? What if you're stranded on a deserted island? How do you survive in the wilderness? Fun to information to think about and listen to, and possibly even useful (though we hope not).
Home repair. Are you handy around the house? Lots of other people wish they were. Show them how.
Photography. Most people have an inner artist. Help them let it out.