Your
Toastmaster
journey
begins
“When you talk, you give yourself away. You reveal your true character in a picture which is more true and realistic than anything an artist can do for you.”
— Ralph C. Smedley —
Founder of Toastmasters International
ABOUT US
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.
Toastmasters Tallinn chartered in 2001. Our club’s mission is to provide a safe space for everyone to practice public speaking, build leadership skills, improve communication, hone active listening, and ultimately maximize your potential.
What’s in it for me?
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation.
Build confidence for public speaking
Whether you present a prepared speech, participate in Table Topics®, or fill a meeting role, you can get the valuable practice needed to build confidence for public speaking.
Become a more effective speaker
An integral part of Toastmasters is giving and receiving feedback.
When you speak at a club, a fellow Toastmaster will provide you with feedback to help you grow your public speaking skills.
Improve leadership skills
Since Toastmasters clubs are run by members, each club offers volunteer leadership positions.
You can gain valuable experience leading a team.
What can i expect
in a meeting?
The meeting is led by the Host of the Meeting. Each meeting gives you a different set of experiences and feelings depending on the Theme of the Meeting and personality of the host.
Generally, a meeting consists of the following parts:
- Warm-up
- Prepared speeches
- Evaluations
- Table Topics® speeches (aka impromptu speeches)
- Reports
- Awards & Club business
What does the club experience offer?
Toastmasters gives you the skills and confidence you need to express yourself in different situations. Whether you’re a leader, a student or a specialist – Toastmasters offers you the most effective and enjoyable process to improve your communication skills. By learning to formulate and express your thoughts clearly, you’ll discover a whole new world of exciting opportunities.
By joining Toastmasters, you can
- Participate in fun meetings as a Speaker, Evaluator, Host, Timer, Ah-counter, Grammarian, General Evaluator, or Topicsmaster.
- Take part in local and international speech contests.
- Get access to interactive learning materials (Pathways) that guide you towards your personal goals
- Join our mentorship program
- Be a part of a fun and open-minded group of people, who are passionate about self-development
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