Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club of Luxembourg

Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club of Luxembourg Tired of dry trainings? Visit our Dining & Public Speaking club in Luxembourg and learn while enjoying a delicious dinner.

Meeting every 2nd & 4th Wed of the month. You are welcome to join as a guest, just message to register. The Bossuet Gaveliers club was chartered in June 1956. It is the most experienced Toastmaster club in (continental) Europe with an impressive record – if we do say so ourselves – of member achievements and club successes. The club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 19h30 i

n a restaurant in or near Luxembourg town and has special meetings and activities as announced. We have some 40 members (at a typical meeting, some 15-18 will be present) from about 20 different countries. Native English speakers are in the minority but prospective members should have a reasonable command of the English language. In case you were wondering, the club is named after Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet (1627-1704), a French bishop ("l'Aigle de Meaux") famous for his oratory. A gavel, of course, is that little hammer the president of a meeting (or a judge) uses to rap on his table or lectern. Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realise their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills and find the courage to change.

Great content needs great delivery. Focus on 3 delivery levers: vocal variety (pitch, pace, pause), purposeful body lang...
28/10/2025

Great content needs great delivery. Focus on 3 delivery levers: vocal variety (pitch, pace, pause), purposeful body language (open posture, gestures), and eye contact to connect. Small changes here drastically improve audience engagement.

Quick tips
- Record one minute of your speech to review vocal variety.
- Use purposeful gestures - each gesture should underscore a point.
- Scan the room with eye contact (or camera on video).
- Reduce filler words by pausing when you’d usually say “um.”

21/10/2025

Want to ace impromptu speaking (Table Topics)? Focus on a 3-part mini-structure: one-line opening, 1- 2 supporting points, and a one-line close. Keep it simple and confident - structure buys you time to think.

Quick tips
- Use a short opening that repeats/frames the prompt.
- Offer two quick points or a short example.
- Close with a one-sentence takeaway or call to action.
- If you need a second, pause for 2-3 seconds - silence helps you think.

Join our next Toastmasters club to practice!

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3NA3oB0vb
Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/speaking-and-dining-toastmasters-meeting-in-luxembourg/events/311499121/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

Effective evaluations follow a simple “strength-improvement-strength” sandwich: start with what worked, offer 1-2 focuse...
16/10/2025

Effective evaluations follow a simple “strength-improvement-strength” sandwich: start with what worked, offer 1-2 focused suggestions, finish with encouragement. This keeps feedback constructive and actionable - and helps the speaker apply it in the next speech.

Quick tips:
- Lead with a specific strength (not just “good job” - what was good?).
- Limit suggestions to 1-2 high-impact areas (e.g., vocal variety, structure).
- End with encouragement and a concrete next goal (e.g., “Try varying pace in paragraph 2”).

Join our next Toastmasters club to practice!

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3NA3oB0vb
Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/speaking-and-dining-toastmasters-meeting-in-luxembourg/events/311499121/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

Want your audience to do something after your speech? Use a clear persuasive structure: grab attention → show the need →...
14/10/2025

Want your audience to do something after your speech? Use a clear persuasive structure: grab attention → show the need → offer a solution → help them visualize the result → finish with a call to action. That five-step flow makes persuasion easier to follow. Try it in your next Toastmasters speech!

Quick tips:
- Start with a vivid image, statistic, question or story to grab attention.
- Make the problem real and relatable (need).
- Present one clear solution and a concrete next step (call to action).
- Keep each step short - aim for clarity over cleverness.

Join our next Toastmasters club to practice!

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3NA3oB0vb
Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/speaking-and-dining-toastmasters-meeting-in-luxembourg/events/311499121/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

At Bossuet Gaveliers, we believe that every language is more than words — it’s a window into another world. 🌍Our 24 Sept...
30/09/2025

At Bossuet Gaveliers, we believe that every language is more than words — it’s a window into another world. 🌍

Our 24 September meeting proved just that:

- A heartfelt toast to the power of languages
- Table Topics that challenged us to express ourselves in new ways
- A Lithuanian story of mentorship from Jurga
- A Greek exploration of the word “island” from Niall
- 18 attendees, including 8 fantastic guests

We left inspired, reminded that communication builds bridges. 🥂

👉 Next up: our Platinum Meeting on 8 October 🎉
As part of our 70th anniversary celebrations, we’ll be giving away 3 half-year memberships and we will have a special Guest Speaker. Don’t miss it!

More information can be found here: https://tmclub.eu/view_meeting.php?t=234714

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/iHZJOWGg8
Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/speaking-and-dining-toastmasters-meeting-in-luxembourg/events/311232244/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

What a night! On 24 September, the Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club celebrated the power of languages at our special ...
26/09/2025

What a night! On 24 September, the Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club celebrated the power of languages at our special Babel Night.

🌍 Highlights included:
🥂 A toast to languages as bridges between cultures
💡 Creative Table Topics on expressing yourself
🇱🇹 Jurga’s inspiring Lithuanian speech about her Master thesis journey with her mentor
🇬🇷 Niall’s Greek speech weaving a story around the word “island”
👥 A wonderful turnout with 18 participants, including 8 guests

Events like these remind us that communication goes beyond words — it’s about connection, culture, and creativity.

📅 Join us for our Platinum Meeting on 8 October, part of our 70th anniversary celebrations, where we’ll be giving away 3 half-year memberships! More information can be found here: https://tmclub.eu/view_meeting.php?t=234714

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/iHZJOWGg8
Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/speaking-and-dining-toastmasters-meeting-in-luxembourg/events/311232244/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

🤔 What happens when you hear a speech… but don’t understand the words?That’s exactly what we explore at Babel Night – ou...
23/09/2025

🤔 What happens when you hear a speech… but don’t understand the words?

That’s exactly what we explore at Babel Night – our annual tradition at Bossuet Gaveliers! Inspired by the Tower of Babel, the Feast of St. James (patron saint of translators), and the European Day of Languages (observed on 26 September), this event showcases speeches in any language.

This year: 🇱🇹 Lithuanian & 🇬🇷 Greek!
🗣 Evaluations will focus not on words, but on expression, gestures, and voice.

Join us for this one-of-a-kind night of global communication 🌐✨

👥 Open to everyone – members & guests
📍 Location: Pizzeria SAZIO Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/DXMpFtE9oQF5TiFV6 at 19:30
👉 More info & meeting details: https://tmclub.eu/view_meeting.php?t=234713 and on our Facebook event https://fb.me/e/3yQ7udVyo

Feel free to drop us an email: [email protected] to let us know you're coming!

🌍✨ Babel Night is back! ✨🌍  - Wednesday 24 September 2025 At Bossuet Gaveliers, we cherish our traditions — and our annu...
21/09/2025

🌍✨ Babel Night is back! ✨🌍 - Wednesday 24 September 2025

At Bossuet Gaveliers, we cherish our traditions — and our annual Babel Night is one of the most exciting. Inspired by the Tower of Babel, the Feast of St. James (patron saint of translators), and the European Day of Languages (observed on 26 September), this evening celebrates the beauty of languages.

🎤 Prepared speeches will be delivered in Lithuanian and Greek — with evaluations in English focusing on body language, vocal variety, and visual aids.

📅 Don’t miss this unique celebration of languages, culture, communication, and connection!

👥 Open to everyone – members & guests
📍 Location: Pizzeria SAZIO Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/DXMpFtE9oQF5TiFV6 at 19:30
👉 More info & meeting details: https://tmclub.eu/view_meeting.php?t=234713 and on our Facebook event https://fb.me/e/3yQ7udVyo

Feel free to drop us an email: [email protected]

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts  #6 🎉 6️⃣ Supportive family 🤝We’re not just a club, we’re a community w...
19/09/2025

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts #6 🎉
6️⃣ Supportive family 🤝
We’re not just a club, we’re a community where mistakes are welcome, and every applause is genuine.

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts  #5 🎉 5️⃣ Learning by doing 🚀We don’t do theory lectures – you learn by...
17/09/2025

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts #5 🎉
5️⃣ Learning by doing 🚀
We don’t do theory lectures – you learn by actually speaking, getting feedback, and improving step by step, all in a friendly and supportive environment.

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts  #4 🎉 4️⃣ Not just speeches 🍷🍝Our meetings are held in a restaurant – m...
15/09/2025

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts #4 🎉
4️⃣ Not just speeches 🍷🍝
Our meetings are held in a restaurant – meaning you can sharpen your skills, then relax with dinner and a glass of wine.

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts  #3 🎉 3️⃣ Where great speeches begin 🎤Many of our members gave their ve...
09/09/2025

🎉 Bossuet Gaveliers Toastmasters Club: Fun Facts #3 🎉
3️⃣ Where great speeches begin 🎤
Many of our members gave their very first-ever speech with us… and some went on to speak at international conferences!

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Luxembourg

Heures d'ouverture

19:30 - 22:00

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