Here are the 10 projects that lead a new Toastmasters to their first level of achievement, Competent Communicator (CC). Once you've reached project 10, you'd have mastered the basic skill and technique in delivering a speech.

 

 

You'll be amazed what improvements you've made. And when you looked back, you could still remembered vividly your Ice Breaker.

 

Give yourself a chance, contact us now, come see for yourself.

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Project 1 The Ice Breaker

• To begin speaking before an audience.
• To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention.
• 4-6 min

Project 2 Organize Your Speech

• Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech.
• Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message.
• Use appropriate transitions when moving form one idea to another.
• Create a strong opening and conclusion.
• 5-7 min

Project 3 Get to the Point

• Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes.
• Organize the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes.
• Ensure the beginning, body and conclusion reinforce the purposes.
• Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel.
• Strive not to use notes.
• 5-7 min

Project 4 How To Say It

• Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly.
• Use rhetorical devises to enhance emphasize ideas.
• Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar.
• 5-7 min

Project 5 Your Body Speaks

• Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message. and achieve your speech's purpose.
• Make your body's language smooth and natural.
• 5-7 min

Project 6 Vocal Variety

• Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message.
• Use pauses to enhance your message.
• Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally.
• 5-7 min

Project 7 Research Your Topic

• Collect information about your topic from numerous sources.
• Carefully support your points and opinions with specific facts, examples and illustrations gathered through research.
• 5-7 min

Project 8 Get Comfortable with Visual Aids

• Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience.
• Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence.
• 5-7 min

Project 9 Persuade with Power

• Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas to take some action.
• Appeal to the audience's interests.
• Use logic and emotion to support your position.
• Avoid using notes.
• 5-7 min

Project 10 Inspire Your Audience

• To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement.
• Appeal to the audience's needs and emotions; using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama.
• Avoid using notes.
• 8-10 min