Guests may attend meetings for free with no obligation to participate. To become a member, attendees complete a Toastmasters International Membership Application. International dues are $60 USD per 6-month period (billed in April and October), prorated at $10 USD/month for mid-period joiners. A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies (effective October 1, 2025). Membership includes access to the Toastmasters Pathways learning experience (first path included). There is no membership restriction — the club is open to all interested parties.
Services: Prepared speech practice (Toastmasters Pathways program), Table Topics (impromptu/off-the-cuff speaking), Structured peer speech evaluations and feedback, Meeting leadership roles (Toastmaster of the Evening, Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, etc.), Guest introduction sessions (free, no obligation), Access to Toastmasters International Pathways learning experience (11 learning paths, 300+ competenc, Public speaking coaching and confidence building, Leadership development and team facilitation skills, Networking and post-meeting social gatherings
Meeting schedule: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 6:30 PM CET; official start at 6:45 PM sharp; ends approximately 8:30 PM. A 15-minute guest introduction session is offered at 6:30 PM before the main meeting.
Languages: English
Meeting formats: in-person
Additional information
FBTM is the oldest Toastmasters club in Berlin. The club meets at St. Lukas Church (Gemeindesaal, first floor of the building to the right of the church), a short walk from S-Bahn Anhalter Bahnhof. The club motto is 'We support, you succeed!' Members come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. The club is part of Toastmasters International District 95 (Europe, Middle East & Africa).
