Esprit de Corps is the Frankfurt affiliation of Toastmasters International, a worldwide association counting nearly 200.000 members in 80 countries. The aim of Toastmasters is to help men and women throughout the world learn the art of speaking, listening and thinking. It gives it's member the opportunity to:

• learn and practice techniques of effective public speaking

• prepare and deliver formal speeches on subjects of their choice

• give impromptu talks on assigned topics

• gain speaking experience that relates to their specific career needs

• preside as meeting chairman

• gain valuable leadership management experience

• gain personal confidence that helps them when speaking to one or one thousand

• enter Toastmasters International Annual Speech Contest, "the Worls Championship of Public Speaking"