| The Toastmasters educational programme consists of two tracks - - communication track - leadership track. As a new member you commence in the communication track as this is where you learn speaking and listening skills. Eventually you may choose to participate in the leadership track, too. The two tracks are not mutually exclusive, you can work in both at the same time. Both tracks provide recognition for specific accomplishments. Your first step is to complete the Communication and Leadership Programme Manual. On completion of the 10 project speeches in this manual, you will receive the Competent Toastmaster Award (CTM). Each speech in the project manual is designed to develop your speaking skills one step at a time. Every project speech builds upon what you have learned in the preceding speeches. 1 The Ice Breaker Time: 4 - 6 minutes 2 Speak with Sincerity Time: 5 - 7 minutes 3 Organize your Speech Time: 5 - 7 minutes 4 Show what you mean Time: 5 - 7 minutes 5 Vocal Variety Time: 5 - 7 minutes 6 Work with Words Time: 5 - 7 minutes 7 Apply your skills Time: 5 - 7 minutes 8 Add impact to your speech Time: 5 - 7 minutes 9 Persuade with Power Time: 5 - 7 minutes 10 Inspire your Audience Time: 8 - 10 minutes |
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| Aim: To begin speaking before an audience. To introduce yourself to your fellow club members.To help you understand what areas require particular emphasis in your speaking development. Aim: To convince your audience of your earnestness, sincerity and conviction on a subject you thoroughly understand. To confront and control any nervousness you may have. Aim: To organize your thoughts into a logical sequence that leads the audience to a clearly defined goal. To build a speech outline that includes an opening, body and conclusion. Aim: To learn the value of gestures and body movements as part of a speech. To explore the different ways of using body language. To develop a sense of timing and natural, smooth body movement. Aim: To explore the use of voice volume, pitch, rate, and quality as assets to your speaking.To achieve a pleasing natural voice quality when speaking. Aim: To select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly and vividly.To avoid lengthy words and sentences and jargon. Aim: To bring together and apply the communication skills you have learned in the preceeding projects.To organise your speech in a logical manner, following one of the suggested outllines.To research the facts needed to support your speech. To make a personal evaluation of your progress. Aim: To learn the value of props in speaking.To learn how to use props effectively in your presentations. Aim: To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint.To achieve this persuasive effect by appealing to the audience's self-interest, building a logical foundation for agreement and arousing emotional commitment to your cause. Aim: To understand the mood and feelings of your audience on a particular occasion. To put these feelings into words and inspire the audience, using all the techniques you have learned so far. |
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