Toastmasters International — Almaty & Astana Clubs

Toastmasters International is a global educational organization that helps participants develop public speaking, communication, leadership and presentation skills through regular club meetings, prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, peer feedback and organizational roles. In Kazakhstan, clubs include Almaty Toastmasters, Qazaq Toastmasters and Astana Toastmasters Club. Anyone can attend a club meeting as a guest regardless of age and gradually develop public-speaking skills. Official Toastmasters International membership requires participants to be 18 years or older. Astana Toastmasters Club — Astana Meeting time: Saturday, 12:00–14:30 Phone: +77761493109 Location: Syganaq Business Center, Syganaq 70, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan Almaty Toastmasters Club — Almaty Meeting time: Wednesday, 7:30 PM Phone: +77024835121 Location: KIMEP University, Abay Avenue 2a / Abay Avenue 2, Almaty, 050021, Kazakhstan

Develops public-speaking skills. Provides regular speaking practice. Builds confidence and effective communication. Develops impromptu speaking skills. Strengthens critical thinking. Provides structured peer feedback. Develops leadership skills. Improves presentation and storytelling skills. Provides opportunities to practice English. Networking with people from different backgrounds. Opportunities to participate in speech contests. Opportunities to take leadership positions after becoming a member. Access to Toastmasters educational Pathways. Students under 18 can begin developing these skills without official membership by attending meetings as guests.

Attending a club meeting as a guest is available regardless of age and does not require official Toastmasters International membership. Guests may participate in basic meeting roles such as Timer, Ah Counter and Grammarian, and may also prepare and deliver their first Ice Breaker Speech, subject to the individual club's meeting rules. These activities do not require participants to become official members or to be 18 years old. To become an official Toastmasters International member, a participant must be 18 years or older. No previous public-speaking experience is required. No motivation essay, academic transcript or recommendation letter is required for joining a club.