This is a FreeToastHost.org website.
Main Menu
For more information on Toastmasters International, visit toastmasters.org
Articles
Members Only
|
More About Toastmasters
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is a training and educational organisation which teaches its members communication, leadership, training and management skills, and builds their self confidence through enhancing public speaking skills. It is the largest and most successful organisation of its type in the world.
How long has Toastmasters been around?
Toastmasters International was founded in 1924 and now has over 10,000 Clubs in over 60 countries around the world. There are over 500 Clubs in Australia, with around 250 of them being in NSW or the ACT. As a Toastmaster you will be welcome in any of these Clubs.
Why do people join Toastmasters?
People join Toastmasters in order to:
- Develop the public speaking skills to persuade and convince others
- Learn to put their ideas across clearly and with conviction
- Improve their self-confidence before a group of people
- Learn to think quickly and clearly under pressure
- Learn to listen effectively and critically
- Learn to supportively evaluate someone else's presentation
- Train to become a good leader
What specifically will you learn to do as a Toastmaster?
In a Toastmasters Club you will learn, by doing,
-
How to give an impromptu speech
-
How to give a prepared speech
-
How to evaluate what you hear
-
How to introduce speakers
-
How to chair and run meetings
All these skills will help you develop self confidence.
How do you learn these skills?
When you join a Toastmasters Club you receive a complete training kit covering all aspects of speaking and evaluation. This kit includes a Communication manual. This manual reflects the years of experience Toastmasters has in helping people just like you. It takes you step by step through the art of making and evaluating speeches.
In particular you learn by doing with your efforts evaluated by your fellow Club members. You will be gradually introduced to the various roles within a Toastmasters meeting. Gaining proficiency in these helps build up your skills.
How soon will you be an expert?
People all progress at their own pace. Some move faster than others but everyone that joins Toastmasters and participates in the program can be sure they will become a competent speaker. Your skills develop gradually. As you proceed you will find that situations that once terrified you, now hold no fears for you.
How can I find out more about Toastmasters or the Club?
Having browsed this website, the next step is to visit one of our meetings to observe the program in action. This will help you find out the type of commitment involved in joining our Club and whether the program will meet your needs.
What is involved in visiting Toronto Toastmasters Club?
Please be at the Club by 7.20pm and expect to be there until about 10pm. You don't need to ask for anyone in particular as you will be made welcome by all you see. The dress is casual to business attire. You do not need to prepare anything and will not be asked to participate. You can visit us often as you like to observe the program in action without any obligation to join. There is no need to pre book to attend and you can be assured you will be made to feel welcome by friendly people. Directions
|
