If you’re ready to give a speech you’re ready for Pathways Level 1. Level 1 of Pathways is all about the fundamentals of giving a speech and getting better in Toastmasters. Here are the projects designed to introduce you to speeches:
- Ice Breaker
- Writing a Speech with Purpose
- Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language
- Evaluation and Feedback
The Ice Breaker
An Ice Breaker is the perfect speech for a new member. Why struggle figuring out what to talk about, when you can just talk about yourself. Giving an icebreaker speech will transition you into the club, while other members get an idea of who you are
The fundamentals
Now that you got your feet wet, you can start learning about fundamentals.
With Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language you’ll become aware about how these make an impact to making a great speech. By becoming aware you get to learn to practice and incorporate these skills in your speeches and presentations.
With Evaluation and Feedback, you’ll learn how Toastmasters help each other improve. Its already a given that feedback will assist you in approving your skills. But can you deal with harsh feedback when its meant to help you.
In Toastmasters you don’t only receive feedback but learn to give it to. You learn how to become the person that applauds accomplishment and encourages growth. Just like Master Miyagi in the Karate Kid. Except preferably clearer.
Repeat again for every Pathway
If you ever repeat a pathway, you’ll always return to level 1. Why? Because Level 1 serves not only to teach but remind you of the fundamentals. No matter what you’re level is you will need to rely on them.
To engage in people with well organized purposeful content. To bring your audience into your presentation your audience with your voice and body. To not only know how to learn, but to teach others as well.
This is what it means to be a Toastmaster.
