San Jose True Talking Toastmasters

I appreciate this Toastmasters group because the members are welcoming and follow a schedule as best as possible. I am inspired by some of the ESL speakers and moved by their will to excel and break out of their shells. It’s not easy for everyone to be engaging, eloquent and empowered when speaking and even harder still for those that don’t speak the language fluently. Bravo to those of you that dare to be vulnerable. The payoff is connection and growth. I hope to become a member of this community.

This club is by far the best club in San Jose. Not only because they have really good speakers, but because everyone in the club is warm and friendly. They will really make you feel welcome. The members encourage each other to grow and reach their goals with respect to public speaking and leadership skills. And in turn, it has helped this club produce very good speakers. I highly recommend visiting this club if you are looking for a quality club in San Jose.

I was a member of toastmasters back when I lived in Seattle. After I moved to the Bay Area, I spent more than a month in visiting different clubs. Among all the six clubs that I have been to, The True Talking Toastmasters clearly stood out. The atmosphere is welcoming and positive. There are quite a few outstanding speakers from whom I can learn. What impressed me most is the club officers. I can tell that they put tons of efforts in the club, and they are willing to go the extra mile to help each individual. Collectively, this is the best toastmasters club that I have been to. I highly recommend the True Talking Toastmasters to anyone who is interested in becoming a better speaker.

Well … I am not one to speak in front of people, let alone in group but this club had help me alot in developing my speaking skill as well as my self confidence. At first I thought I will try attending it, because I didn’t really know what Toastmasters mean but after one meeting to another I decided to join to continue my journey in learning to speak. I look forward to every meeting and enjoy being around people who are welcoming and fun… so if anyone is interested in learning to speak as well as to have fun while doing so… this is the group…

This club has expanded my ability and comfort level when talking in front of a group, while giving prepared or impromptu speeches of various types that are part of the program. The club members are a great group and the Toastmasters program opportunities to develop yourself as a speaker and leader are almost limitless. As a club officer, I found the Toastmasters World Headquarters is extremely supportive toward individual and club success. So, I recommend Toastmasters, and this club in particular, to anyone who wants to develop their communication skills in a supportive, non-​threatening environment. Come to a free meeting to see if it’s right for you.

This club has an exceptionally warm atmosphere. During our first meeting, all members of the club welcomed my friend and I as walk-​in-​guests. They took the time at the beginning of the meeting to explain each role and ensured that we understood how the meeting is supposed to be run. I had never been to a Toastmasters meeting before and greatly appreciated knowing what each role entailed. It allowed me to more fully understand what was happening during the meeting.
The speakers were amazing. Each presented their speech confidently and with knowledge in their subject. Afterwards, an evaluator delivered a review of each speaker. I was impressed by the care that was put into each evaluation. The way that they were delivered allowed each speaker to reflect on their progress thus far as well as to feel supported by their peers.
The moment that clicked for me, was after the meeting, one of the club members approached my friend and I and asked if we had questions. We talked for close to 15 min. while he attentively listened to and answered all of our questions about Toastmasters and the T. T. T. club.
I can see that members of the club truly support each other in the common goal of becoming better speakers and also go out of their way to include and support guests as well as new members.

I attended the San Jose Toastmasters meeting as a guest. There was plenty of parking at the meeting venue! The meeting started on time. Every member had a pre-​assigned role and contributed equally to create a successful session. The meeting is divided into three sections — speakers (prepared speeches), table topics (impromptu 2 min speeches where everyone is welcome to participate) and review for the speakers. The members created a supportive environment for the speakers to practice public speaking. My favorite part of the meeting was giving feedback. I think acquiring the skills to provide constructive feedback is very crucial for everyone — a wife, husband, teacher, friend etc. After the meeting ended on time majority of the members headed for chai (spiced tea!) and snacks to a member’s house who lives close to the meeting venue. All members of this chapter of toastmasters were very friendly and created a cordial environment for me, a guest at their meeting. At the end of the meeting I learned to applaud for others and to listen attentively. This chapter allows you to practice public speaking, bond with others and have a great time!
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