Frequently Asked Questions
Toastmasters is an international organisation which focuses on public speaking and leadership skills. At NTU Toastmasters, we aim to facilitate a conducive environment for communication and leadership development, providing a safe space for members to flourish as speakers and leaders through various speeches and projects.
Toastmasters offers a multitude of advantages for individuals seeking to enhance their professional skills. Whether you are looking at improving your presentation skills, overcome your fear of public speaking, or cultivate leadership abilities, we are ready to support your growth. By participating in our sessions, ie. chapter meetings, you will have the opportunity to deliver speeches and refine essential communication skills. With commitment and perseverance, you will find yourself emerging as an outstanding leader and communicator in your domain.
At NTU Toastmasters, we have an array of events and activities curated for you:
1. Weekly Chapter Meetings
Partake in the company of other members while listening to various speeches they prepare. These speeches are crafted explicitly for their progression in our club and aim to instill in you lessons and advice based on another perspective. If you are a member, you can have the opportunity to give these speeches, too.
In addition, you can look forward to our Table Topics segment, where we will train you in impromptu speaking. This activity challenges you to think on your feet with little to no preparation.
Lastly, be enlightened with wisdom while witnessing our Evaluators provide detailed feedback for our prepared speakers. Their advice is sacred to our members as they aid our speakers and members in growing in their journey as public speakers.
2. Joint Chapter Meetings
Get the opportunity to network with members of other Toastmasters clubs in Singapore. Often, these clubs will be invited to our Chapter Meetings, or we will be invited to theirs in their institution (Transportation is included). Our aim is for our members to network with other Toastmaster members and learn about the different cultures across the various clubs.
3. Competitions (Club / District / National)
Challenge your skills by partaking in competitions that appear two or three times per year. This will be a good opportunity to observe your potential and represent our club. Fret not — our members and mentors will be there to guide you along your journey.
4. Workshops (Internal/External)
We have workshops held by Alumni, Lecturers, and external speakers to improve on your aspects of public speaking. Do bring along a notepad, as you would not want to miss anything.
5. Adhoc Events
Want some exposure? NTU Toastmasters has a history of hosting workshops for other clubs in NTU. These workshops are planned and executed by our executive committee and members on a volunteer basis. It is a great opportunity for us to apply what we have learned throughout our journey here as a leader and public speakers.
NTU Toastmasters Club is an entity under a large corporation called Toastmasters International — An organization for public speaking and leadership skills. Multitudes of Toastmasters clubs exist worldwide, and each club is unique.
Whether you are an NTU student pursuing an Bachelor's, Master's or PhD, or participating on an exchange program at NTU, you are warmly invited to join NTU Toastmasters Club. Together, we will foster your passion for public speaking and leadership.
We would love to have you as our member. Before that, we highly encourage you to attend at least one of our Chapter Meetings as a guest to explore and experience what NTU Toastmasters is like.
Do approach our Vice-President of Membership if you would like to attend our Chapter Meetings as a guest or if you have any inquiries.
Otherwise, leave a comment on our Instagram or Facebook page, or drop us an email at ntu.toastmastersclub@gmail.com
