Paths, Levels and Electives

The Communication Series: Entertaining Speaker + Storytelling 

This vintage path provides you with access to beloved Toastmasters content that was first used in clubs in the 1990s.

The first three levels of this path consists of content from the Competent Communication manual. Levels 4 and 5 include projects from two advanced manuals: The Entertaining Speaker and Storytelling. While the content in these manuals has not been in use since 2018, the competencies provided the foundation for Pathways content and are still relevant to members building and developing their communication skills.


Five Levels


Level1
Mastering Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Competent Communication
  • Project 1: Ice Breaker
  • Project 2: Organize Your Speech
  • Project 3: Get to the Point

Level2
Learning Your Style
  • Project 4: How to Say It
  • Project 5: Your Body Speaks
  • Evaluate Your Progress, Part 1
  • Project 6: Vocal Variety

Level3
Increasing Knowledge
  • Project 7: Research Your Topic
  • Project 8: Get Comfortable with Visual Aids
  • Project 9: Persuade with Power
  • Project 10: Inspire Your Audience
  • Evaluate Your Progress, Part 2

Level4
Building Skills
  • Introduction to the Entertaining Speaker
  • Project 1: The Entertaining Speech
  • Project 2: Resources for Entertainment
  • Project 3: Make them Laugh
  • Project 4: A Dramatic Talk
  • Project 5: Speaking After Dinner

Level5
Demonstrating Expertise
  • Introduction to Storytelling
  • Project 1: The Folk Tale
  • Project 2: Let's Get Personal
  • Project 3: The Moral of the Story
  • Project 4: The Touching Story
  • Project 5: Bringing History to Life



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