Tell Your Story with Confidence! Japanese & English | Online

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Would you like to improve your public speaking and communication skills in a friendly, supportive environment? Join a regular meeting of Yokohama Ocean Toastmasters Club and experience how we practice public speaking in both Japanese and English! You can watch members share their ideas through prepared speeches, try fun impromptu speaking activities, and see how members help each other improve through constructive feedback. No preparation or speaking experience is necessary. You are welcome to simply observe the meeting. Participation in impromptu speaking is optional, so you can join at your own pace. We welcome people of all language levels who are interested in public speaking, communication, or cultural exchange. We look forward to meeting you! Event Details: • Date: October 25th, 2026 • Time: 10AM-12PM (JST) • Location: Online (ZOOM) and a venue in Yokohama Kannai • Online(ZOOM): The ZOOM URL will be sent to the guests via Meetup direct message. • Event Venue: Yokohama-shi Gino Bunkakaikan, 602 Craft Training Room Access: https://gibun.jp/gibun/access/ • Theme: Enjoy learning Japanese / English public speaking together! \*We plan to have lunch after the meeting. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Icebreaker — Meet fellow members and guests. 2. Japanese Session • Prepared speeches by club members • Impromptu speaking (Table Topics) • Constructive feedback 3. Short Break 4. English Session • Prepared speeches by club members • Impromptu speaking (Table Topics) • Constructive feedback 5. Wrap-up and Guest Comments / Q&A \*You are welcome to observe both sessions. \*You may also try impromptu speaking if you wish. *\*Zoom's translated subtitles may help you follow parts of the speeches.* 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. (We actually have members from 6 countries and Japan.) • 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 October 24th 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 2,100 (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 Page: 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. Yokohama Ocean TMC is an official club of Toastmasters International. Yokohama Ocean TMC Registration No.01530306 (https://w