If you have reached this point, you only need to make one more step. Come to visit us!
And if you are daring, you can even participate. By signing-up, you are not committing to anything and there is no cost attached to it.
Barcelona Toastmasters is a bilingual club alternating english and spanish, every other week. Please, consider this when choosing a meeting.
Our sessions take place every wednesday from 19:45 to 21:30 on Zoom.
We are waiting for you!
How to join:
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Click on the button below to go to our Eventbrite page.
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Check if there are any seats available for the next session. A new session is opened every Thursday morning.
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Sign-in! Your contact details will only be used to send you the confirmation.
What can you expect from a session?
If you really want to know what it is like to be in a Barcelona Toastmasters Club session, you will need to come and visit us. For now, we can only say that there are 5 things that are always, always present in our sessions:
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PREPARED SPEECHES
You will be able to enjoy speeches prepared by the club members, with the aim of improving different aspects of public speaking, which are included in the manuals: Structure, Body Language, Vocal Variety, Storytelling, Humour, Sales…
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TABLE TOPICS
Imagine: Stepping-up to make a mini speech about a topic that you will not even know about previously, in front of an audience! An excellent opportunity to improve improvisation, temper your nerves and learn to think very quick.
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FEEDBACK
Feedback between members helps to reinforce those things we are best at, and to focus more in those things we still need to improve. Learning to perform positive and constructive feedback is fundamental in our club.
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ROLES
Today you are the presenter of the session and tomorrow you will be the timekeeper. There are several roles that need to be covered every session, and these are done by different club members. This way, we all improve our communication and leadership skills.
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APPLAUSE
You better be ready: in TM we applaud, a lot! We believe that each public presentation deserves it. Applauses is our way to tell each other: well done! Keep it up!
How to become a member?
To become a member of Barcelona Toastmasters Club, we recommend that you visit us at least 3 times, so that you can feel the great atmosphere that we have in our sessions
1. Visit to one of our sessions
A member of the club will welcome you and will explain to you everything you need to know about Toastmasters, how the club works and how to start the process.
The sessions are free for the guests. You don't need to participate if you prefer not to talk. But if you are daring and you want to participate in the Table Topics (improvised speeches), please, let us know.
Click here to sign-in for your first visit
2. Apply
After visiting us a minimum of three times, you can be a candidate to join our club. Admission takes place at the beginning of each month, at the rate of 2-3 people per month.
Those guests that come to visit us on a regular basis and participate in the session (for example, either in the improvised speeches or preparing the blog of the day) will have a priority to become a member of the Barcelona Toastmaster Club.
Once you decide you want to join, tell a member and they will tell you who you need to talk to.
To register, we will ask you to fill out a form with your contact details.
The semester fee of 75€ (12.5€ per month). It includes membership to Toastmasters International and you will also receive the monthly magazine.
Upon entering the club and once you have made upon payment, you will receive the access codes to the Toastmasters International training platform. In it, you can decide which educational path to undertake according to your needs and preferences. In addition, you will be assigned a mentor who will guide you in your first steps in the Club and will help you prepare your first speeches.
3. Become a member of BCN Toastmasters Club
As a new member, you will receive:
- A mentor that will guide you in the club and will help you in the preparation of your 3 first speeches.
- Your access codes to our internal platform in Easyspeak.
As a member, you will have to:
- Confirm your attendance (or absence) every session in EasySpeak.
- Attend the sessions on a regular basis.
- Participate with one of the roles to start improving your leadership and communication skills.
We expect to see you soon!