Lyon English Toastmasters

Lyon English Toastmasters (club #3549525, chartered October 2014) is the only 100% English-speaking Toastmasters club in the Lyon area. Affiliated with Toastmasters International (District 59, Area F02), the club meets three times a month on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm — primarily at iaelyon School of Management (Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3) and once a month at the Mairie du 6e arrondissement. Sessions include prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and structured peer evaluations, all conducted in English. The club welcomes complete beginners and experienced speakers alike, offering a multicultural, supportive environment for developing public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in English.

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Contact & location

iaelyon School of Management, University Jean Moulin, 6 cours Albert Thomas (Access: 6 rue Rollet), Salle N° 2268, 69008

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+33680996466

lyonenglishtoastmasters@gmail.com

Membership & sessions

Membership is open to all; no restriction. Guests may attend meetings for free. Annual membership fee covers access to the Toastmasters International Pathways online learning platform. New members who have never previously belonged to any Toastmasters club pay a one-time new member fee in addition to the annual dues. Discounts may be available through the club's partnership with iaelyon School of Management for students and staff.

Services: Prepared speech practice (Toastmasters Pathways), Impromptu speaking (Table Topics), Structured peer speech evaluations, Leadership role practice, Mentoring programme for new members, Speech contests (Area, Division, District levels), Access to Toastmasters International Pathways online learning platform, Guest visits (free, no obligation)

Meeting schedule: Tuesdays, 3 times per month (2 meetings at iaelyon School of Management, 1 meeting at Mairie du 6e arrondissement, plus occasional social/online sessions), starting at 6:30 pm

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club Number: 03549525. District 59 (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Monaco), Area F02. Chartered: October 3, 2014. Partner institution: iaelyon School of Management, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. The club has a multicultural membership including American, British, Australian, Canadian, French, and other nationalities. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lyon-English-Toastmasters/100066900235747/

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