Speak with confidence
Turn ideas into clear stories and learn to address a room at your own pace.
Bilingual club · Dutch & English
Find your voice.
Grow your confidence.
Practise public speaking and leadership in a friendly room where everyone is learning.
When2nd, 4th & 5th Thursday
TimeDoors 19:45 · Start 20:00
WhereZebrastraat 32, Ghent
GuestsAlways welcome
Welcome to Toastmasters Gent
A place to practise, not to perform perfectly.
Whether speaking to a team still makes you nervous or you already feel at home on stage, you will find a supportive place to learn by doing.
Learn through feedback
Receive practical, encouraging feedback and discover what already works.
Grow as a leader
Take on meeting roles that build confidence, listening and leadership skills.
A typical evening
Structured enough to help you grow. Relaxed enough to be yourself.
Prepared speeches
Members work towards personal goals with speeches from the Toastmasters learning programme.
Supportive evaluations
Every speaker receives specific feedback: what landed well and what to try next.
Table Topics
Short, playful impromptu speeches help you think on your feet. Guests may join, but never have to.
Inside the club
Real meetings. Real people. Plenty of good moments.
Toastmasters is more than standing in front of a room. It is a community that notices your progress and cheers you on.
Practical information
Come and see what a meeting feels like.
When
Every 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday
We gather at 19:45 and begin at 20:00 sharp. Meetings on national holidays may be cancelled.
Where
Zebrastraat 32, 9000 Gent
First floor, unless the meeting agenda states otherwise.
Language
Dutch and English
Our bilingual format gives everyone room to practise in the language that suits them.
Parking
Underground parking via Gustaaf Callierlaan
€1 per hour, payable by cash, debit card or Visa.
Your first visit
No complicated steps.
- 01
Send us a quick email
Tell us which meeting you would like to attend so we can welcome you.
- 02
Arrive around 19:45
Meet a few members, choose a seat and settle in before we start.
- 03
Watch, listen and enjoy
You can take part in a short Table Topic if you want. There is no obligation to speak.
Frequently asked questions
What you might want to know before you come.
Still wondering about something? Email us and a club member will get back to you.
toastmasters.gent@gmail.comWhat is Toastmasters Gent?
We are a bilingual Dutch and English club focused on public speaking and leadership. Members practise in a friendly, structured environment.
Can I attend as a guest?
Absolutely. Email us beforehand to let us know you are coming. Visiting as a guest is the best way to discover whether the club suits you.
Will I have to speak?
No. Guests are invited to introduce themselves briefly and share feedback at the end, but you will not be pushed into giving a speech.
Do I need to speak Dutch?
No. Many meetings use English so everyone can participate. You can practise both English and Dutch in our bilingual club.
How do I become a member?
Visit a meeting and speak with our Vice President Membership afterwards, or email us directly for membership information.
Your first visit is one email away