Boston Toastmasters

Boston Toastmasters (BTM) is one of Boston's largest and most established Toastmasters clubs, with roughly 50–100 members each year. The club meets every Tuesday evening at 6:15 PM at Old South Church in Copley Square, Back Bay, with online attendance available via Zoom for all guests. Meetings run approximately two hours and typically feature five or more prepared speeches, peer evaluations, and Table Topics (impromptu speaking). Members follow the Toastmasters Pathways educational program and can access an in-club advanced speaker manuals library. BTM also runs a weekly Speech Lab co-working session for members developing their speeches. The club is open to all adults regardless of affiliation.

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In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from Boston

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Contact & location

645 Boylston Street, Old South Church, Copley Square, 02116

Open website

(857) 288-8077

meta@bostontoastmasters.org

Membership & sessions

Dues are $90 every six months ($180/year), covering club dues and Toastmasters International dues. Initial membership includes one Pathways learning path. Transferring members receive a $20 discount if they already have materials. Renewals are in 6-month increments at $75. Payment accepted by credit/debit card (Square) or personal check; cash not accepted. Guests may attend meetings for free before joining.

Services: Prepared speech delivery and peer evaluation, Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Pathways educational program (multiple learning paths), Advanced speaker manuals library, Speech Lab weekly co-working sessions for members, Leadership role practice (Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Grammarian, Ah-Counter, etc.), Speech contests (e.g., International Speech Contest), Members-only Easy-Speak portal access, BTM member email address option

Membership: 180 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Every Tuesday at 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM (in-person at Old South Church, Copley Square, and online via Zoom)

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Club ID on Toastmasters International: #1074. Meets at Old South Church (645 Boylston St, Copley Square). No walk-ins — guests must attend online first. Resources contact: resources@bostontoastmasters.org. Education contact: education@bostontoastmasters.org.

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