Start Learning Japanese and English Public Speaking in Spring @ Online

Spring is the perfect season to start something new!

Would you like to begin learning public speaking this year?

If you want to improve your communication skills, including public speaking, Toastmasters offers a fun and supportive environment to practice speeches and presentations in both English and Japanese.

Each speaker receives feedback from club members, and through this feedback you can further improve your communication skills.

This is one of the great benefits of attending a Toastmasters club.
No preparation is needed for club visits! Feel free to join us!

Event Details:

• Date: February 8th, 2026
• Time: 10AM-12PM (JST)
• Location: Online (ZOOM)
  The ZOOM URL will be sent to the guests upon receipt of your participation request (via Meetup direct message).
• Theme: Enjoy learning Japanese / English public speaking together!

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Icebreaker: Get to know fellow learners and create a comfortable atmosphere.
2. English Session:
   - Member Speech Presentation (1-2 speeches)
   Witness inspiring speeches in English that demonstrate language proficiency and confidence.
   - Impromptu Speeches (Table Topics)
   You can see how you can improve communication skills, such as the quick response, giving a short speech promptly.
   You may give an impromptu speech if you wish.
   - Feedback from members
   By watching this, you can see how our club members receive constructive advice and inspiration from other members.
3. 5 minutes break
4. Japanese Session:
   - Member Speech Presentation (1-2 speeches)
   Witness inspiring speeches in Japanese that demonstrate language proficiency and confidence.
   - Impromptu Speeches (Table Topics)
   You can see how you can improve communication skills, such as the quick response, giving a short speech promptly.
   You may give an impromptu speech if you wish.
   - Feedback from members
   By watching this, you can see how our club members receive constructive advice and inspiration from other members.
   *You can also use ZOOM's translated subtitles to understand part of the speeches.
5. Wrap-up session: Receive constructive feedback on language usage and pronunciation.
6. Guest Comments / Q&A

Why Attend?

• Supportive Environment: Our club provides a friendly and encouraging space for Japanese beginners to practice and learn.
• Cultural Exchange: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural exchange between Japanese and English speakers.
  (Our members have diverse backgrounds.)
• Skill Enhancement: Enhance your language skills through interactive sessions and constructive feedback.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for language learning.

RSVP: To confirm your attendance, please RSVP by February 7th 10AM by clicking "Attend(参加)" button.
After the reservation, our club members will send you the ZOOM URL and details.
Or you can make a reservation of the club visit from our club website.
https://www.yokohama-ocean.org/en/guestvisit

Guest Visit:
You may attend up to 3 club meetings (regular meetings) of the Yokohama Ocean Toastmasters Club as a guest free of charge.

Admission Fee and Monthly Membership Fee:
Yokohama Ocean Toastmasters Club charges an admission fee at the time of joining and a monthly membership fee.
(Including the cost of the Pathways online program)
Admission Fee: JPY 3,200
Monthly Membership Fee: JPY 1,700
(paid in advance for 6 months in March and September)

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow and learn in a multicultural setting! We look forward to welcoming you to our Japanese-English bilingual Toastmasters club activity.

Best regards,

Suzuki
Yokohama Ocean Toastmasters Club

Club Information
If you are interested in our club, please check these websites and SNS.

Club Website: https://www.yokohama-ocean.org/en

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yokohama_oceantoastmastersclub/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/YokohamaOceanToastmastersClub

Meeting Records: https://yokohama-oceantmc.blogspot.com/

About Toastmasters
Founded in 1924 in the United States, Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization with a long history of public speaking and leadership.
More than 280,000 members in 144 countries around the world learn from each other, practice the Toastmasters club educational program, and improve their skills.

In Japan, as of 2021, there are 227 clubs with more than 4,500 members.
Yokohama Ocean TMC is an official club of Toastmasters International.
Yokohama Ocean TMC Registration No.01530306