1. Toastmasters http://www.toastmasters.org/ NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

2. What is Toastmasters? “Toast”: [N.] a drink in honor of or to the health of a person/event. [V.] propose a toast to. “Toastmaster” [N.] the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet Beginning: 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California. (84 years) Goal: to help people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Objective: members will practice and hone communication and leadership skills. NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

3. How do Typical Toastmasters work? Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20-40 people who meet weekly or biweekly for an hour or two. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is criticized by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what was done right and what could be improved. NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

4. Meeting Roles Typical Ah-Counter Evaluator Grammarian Invocation Meeting Speaker Table Topics Speaker Timer Toastmaster Topicsmaster Current NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

5. What can you learn from it? A learn-by-doing workshop. Learn to communicate more effectively Become a better listener. Improve your presentation skills Increase your leadership potential Become more successful in your career Build your ability to motivate and persuade Reach your professional and personal goals Increase your self confidence. NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

6. Free Resources Video about Toastmaster NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

7. Be a Leader Fear not to stand on the podium. Fear not to stand on the podium Humor save your embarrassments. Humor save your embarrassments Act confidently, and soon enough you’ll feel confident. Act confidently, and soon enough you’ll feel confident NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

8. Be a Presenter Use gestures to make your speech interesting. Use gestures to make your speech interesting Humor can rescue a boring topic. Humor can rescue a boring topic You won’t croak if you tell a joke You won’t croak if you tell a joke NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen

9. Giving a speech Don’t procrastinate! Always look for a speech topic Choose a topic you care about Organize your speech in a logical sequence Create an attention-grabbing opening Rehearse! Know your equipment needs Familiarize yourself with the setting Wear comfortable and professional-looking clothes Concentrate on the message, not the audience No matter how nervous you may feel, don’t tell the audience! Use visuals and stories relevant to your topic Speak clearly and audibly NCCU 2010 Spring Adv Oral Communication-Chen Yi-chen