Chalk Talk

Pronunciation: /tʃɔːk tɔːk/

Definitions of chalk talk

noun a talk or lecture that is informal or spontaneous, often given using a chalkboard or visual aids

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher used chalk talk to explain the math problem.

A2 During the chalk talk, the students took notes on the board.

B1 The coach gave a chalk talk to the team before the game.

B2 The scientist used chalk talk to illustrate the complex chemical reaction.

C1 The professor's chalk talk on quantum physics was mind-blowing.

C2 The artist's chalk talk at the gallery was both informative and entertaining.

Examples of chalk talk in a Sentence

formal During the conference, the expert delivered a detailed chalk talk on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

informal Hey, do you want to grab a coffee and go over that chalk talk presentation together?

slang I totally aced that chalk talk in class today, no sweat!

figurative The CEO's speech was like a chalk talk, breaking down complex ideas into simple concepts for everyone to understand.

Grammatical Forms of chalk talk

• past tense: chalk talked
• plural: chalk talks
• comparative: more chalk talk
• superlative: most chalk talk
• present tense: chalk talks
• future tense: will chalk talk
• perfect tense: has chalk talked
• continuous tense: is chalk talking
• singular: chalk talk
• positive degree: chalk talk
• infinitive: to chalk talk
• gerund: chalk talking
• participle: chalk talked

Origin and Evolution of chalk talk

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'chalk talk' originated in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in educational settings to refer to a lecture or demonstration given with the aid of a chalkboard and chalk, 'chalk talk' has evolved to also describe any informal presentation or discussion that involves visual aids or illustrations.