12/01/2026
【178th Regular meeting on Jan. 11th 】
Hello everyone!
At this month’s regular meeting, we were delighted to welcome 21 club members. In the prepared speech session (5–7 minutes), three speakers delivered inspiring English speeches.
The first speech, “Two Mentors Behind My Growth,” expressed heartfelt gratitude to two mentors who played a significant role in the speaker’s Toastmasters journey. The speech beautifully illustrated how mentors and mentees can grow together by encouraging and supporting one another.
The second speech, “Who Are You in Terms of Genealogy?” was an Ice Breaker speech by a member who joined the club last month. Along with a self-introduction, the speaker shared insights into their current research field, successfully capturing the audience’s interest.
The third speech, “What Is Mother Tongue?”, explored the dual nature of one’s native language from the perspective of a second-language learner. While a mother tongue can sometimes act as a barrier to acquiring another language, the speaker also highlighted moments when it became a source of identity, pride, and personal meaning.
All three speeches were engaging and thought-provoking, and they also demonstrated a high level of speaking skill, leaving the audience truly inspired.
Following the prepared speeches, we held an evaluation session. This session provided valuable feedback to the speakers, useful insights for the audience, and an excellent opportunity for evaluators to enhance their listening and logical thinking skills. It remains a core element of our club activities, fostering mutual growth through constructive feedback.
In addition, seven members participated in the Table Topics session, delivering impromptu speeches of 1–2 minutes. Being given a topic on the spot and speaking immediately is a valuable training opportunity for all English learners. This month’s meeting also included a speech practice by the newly selected club representative, who received a variety of helpful suggestions from club members in preparation for the upcoming Area Contest. As always, the meeting concluded in a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Our next regular meeting will be held on February 8 (Online Only).
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