FAQ About a meeting and visit

What is the difference between English conversation classes and Toastmasters?


The most significant difference from English conversation classes is the lack of teachers and materials. Toastmasters has an educational program called “Pathways” to help you improve your communication and leadership skills. You follow this guide and hone your skills on your own.

Also, while English conversation classes are directly aimed at learning English, the goal of Toastmasters is to improve communication and leadership skills, not to learn English. We view English as only a “means” along with Japanese and other foreign languages. It is true that English skills can be improved as a result of our activities, but the attitude of our activities is completely different.


 Do we receive instruction from a professional speech teacher?


No lectures will be given by professionals. Instead, members will practice and brush up communication and leadership skills by performing a given role at a workshop-style meeting.


 I have no confidence in my English ability. Can I join the meeting?


Of course, you can join our meetings. We have various members with diverse English skills.


I am a bad public speaker. I wonder if I can join?


Don’t worry. You can learn how to make a public speech naturally just by participating in a meeting, in which you can practice speaking in front of the audience as well as receive feedback and advice from other members.


How many times can I visit a meeting for free?


Please ask each club but usually you can visit the meetings up to three times for free. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the meeting. At the end of the meeting, our President will ask you to give us your comments about the meeting.


Are there any instructions/precautions upon visiting a meeting?


Feel free to visit our meeting anytime. Please contact our staff to confirm a meeting time and place before each visit.


Do I have to make a reservation before visiting a meeting?


Usually you can visit the meeting without reservation. However, if you contact our staff to visit the meeting in advance, we will let you know the time and place of the meeting you’d like to come to.