Toastmasters?

I've only been to one meeting, but you can get an idea of what happens by looking at their website. It says you don't need to participate the first time you go, so you can just watch. However, I was asked to participate and declined, because I couldn't think of a speech on the spot. It starts with prepared speeches, then moves to spontaneous topics. Everyone wrote feedback for each speaker. The speeches were timed.

I live in a big city, and about 20 people showed up. 4 were first timers.

It can apparently vary a lot in culture from branch to branch even within the same city. It was fun listening to people's talks, but it involves some socializing. There is mingling before and after the club activities, with one break in the middle. Everyone was very nice.

I expect it would help someone become a better speaker and more at ease just from the practice in front of an audience. There's nothing to lose by going to one meeting imo.

>>18584700
cool thx good to know