"Good evening ladies and gentlemen." I could feel my heart beating, as I stood on the platform confronting hundreds of pairs of eyes. Public speaking did not come naturally to me, and I felt remarkably self-conscious and nervous for the first few minutes. I belong to Toastmasters an organization for developing public speaking and leadership skills. During meeting, it gives impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings and develop skills related to parliamentary procedure.
To be honest, standing in front of people and conveying ideas was easy for me in Korea since I was used to be the class president in my school. However, because English is not my native language, I knew it would be beneficial for me to join Toastmasters, and it has been a valuable experience.
When I was participating in Toastmasters, it was a driving for in developing my English-speaking skills and it taught me how to communicate in a high-pressured atmosphere.
To be honest, standing in front of people and conveying ideas was easy for me in Korea since I was used to be the class president in my school. However, because English is not my native language, I knew it would be beneficial for me to join Toastmasters, and it has been a valuable experience.
When I was participating in Toastmasters, it was a driving for in developing my English-speaking skills and it taught me how to communicate in a high-pressured atmosphere.