Welcome to UBC Thunderbird Toastmasters

Note: Our club will not be meeting regularly during the summer semester (Apr-Sept).

Toastmasters International is the leading non-profit movement devoted to making effective oral communication a global reality.

Here are some examples of areas where we can help you:
Impromptu Speaking -- Answer a question during TableTopics
Panel Interviews / MMI -- Panel 2.0
Presentations -- Give a Prepared Speech from our speech manual
Leadership -- Chair a Meeting
Evaluations -- Be a speech or role evaluator

One of our club's greatest assets is our friendly and encouraging environment. Speakers range from polished presenters to those who are just learning English and from all around the world. As a member, you will get regular speaking opportunities in all kinds of roles (impromptu & prepared speaker, evaluator, etc.), as opposed to waiting weeks or months at a time for opportunities. You will also receive educational awards once you complete each designation. You will also receive constructive feedback from your fellow members, and hone your listening skills when you evaluate your peer's performance.

Curious to learn more on how you can benefit from the experience? Feel free to visit our meeting as a guest (free of charge) and ask the questions in person or by email (some of them may even be on the FAQ already). We welcome guests and prospective members with all kinds of background and speaking abilities.