Toastmasters International · English-speaking · Nürnberg

Communicate
with
Confidence

Noris Toastmasters is a welcoming English-speaking club in Nürnberg where you practise public speaking and leadership at your own pace — in a supportive international community.

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7:00 pm – ~9:00 pm
Doors open at 6:45 pm
Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof
Adam-Klein-Str. 6, 90429 Nürnberg ↗
👋  Guests are always welcome — Attendance is free
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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday  ·  Doors open 6:45 pm  ·  Start of the Meeting 7:00 pm  ·  Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof, Nürnberg  · 
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Is this you?

We've all been there —
you're not alone

Whatever holds you back today, Noris Toastmasters is the place where real people overcome these exact challenges every month.

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"My heart races the moment I have to speak in front of people."
In a low-stakes, judgment-free setting you can practise gradually until your nerves become excitement rather than fear.
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"My English is okay, but presenting in English feels completely different."
Our club is international — many members speak English as a second language and practise here specifically to grow their fluency and confidence.
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"I know my content, but I freeze when asked something unexpected."
Table Topics — our impromptu speaking segment — trains exactly this skill: thinking on your feet and speaking with clarity under pressure.
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"I want to be a better leader and facilitator, not just a speaker."
Every meeting role — from Toastmaster of the Evening to Timer to General Evaluator — builds a different leadership muscle. Step in when you're ready.
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"I'm already a decent speaker but want to push my delivery further."
Advanced speakers use the club to experiment with storytelling, persuasion, humor, and style — and receive expert peer feedback to sharpen their edge.
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"I'm new to Nürnberg and looking for an engaged international community."
Noris TM has always been multicultural — expats and locals, many nationalities. It's a warm, welcoming place to build real connections in a new city.
Your path

From nervous speaker to
confident communicator

Every journey starts with just showing up. Here's how it usually unfolds — no commitment required for your first visit.

Come as a guest

Attend a meeting for free. No sign-up, no pressure to speak, no commitment whatsoever.

See it in action

Watch speeches, Table Topics and evaluations. Get a feel for the atmosphere and the people.

Become a member

Join, choose your Pathways learning path, and deliver your first prepared speech.

Grow steadily

Take on meeting roles, earn awards, mentor newer members, and lead the club.

Noris Toastmasters is exactly the place to work through all of this — one meeting at a time. RSVP for your first visit →

For first-time guests

A typical Wednesday
evening

Meetings last roughly 90 minutes and follow a consistent, friendly structure that guests quickly feel comfortable with.

All meetings are conducted entirely in English. Our members are a mix of native and non-native speakers — your English doesn't need to be perfect to join us.
6:45 pm

Doors open — arrive & settle in

Grab a seat, meet the members, and get comfortable. Guests are welcomed personally.

7:00 pm

Opening & word of the day

The Toastmaster of the Evening opens the meeting, sets the theme, and welcomes guests.

Facilitation role
~7:15 pm

Table Topics — impromptu speaking

The Table Topics Master poses surprise questions. Volunteers give 1–2 minute spontaneous speeches. Guests can join in — or simply enjoy watching.

Optional for guests
~7:45 pm

Prepared speeches

2–3 members deliver prepared speeches (5–7 min each) from the Pathways curriculum. Storytelling, persuasion, humour, research — each speech focuses on a different skill.

Core skill-building
~8:30 pm

Evaluations & role reports

Each speech gets a dedicated evaluation. The Timer, Ah-Counter, and Grammarian share their reports. The General Evaluator wraps up with overall feedback.

Feedback & evaluation
~9:00 pm

Closing & socialising

Awards, announcements, and an invitation to stay for snacks and drinks. Often the best conversations happen here.

Guests welcome to stay
Meeting Roles
Every meeting is fully run by members — no professional trainer. Each role is a leadership exercise. As a guest, you just sit back and enjoy.
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Toastmaster of the Evening ↗
Hosts the entire meeting, sets the theme, keeps energy high.
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Table Topics Master ↗
Leads the impromptu speaking segment with creative questions.
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Meeting Speaker ↗
Delivers a prepared speech.
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Speech Evaluator ↗
Delivers a structured, supportive evaluation of a prepared speech.
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Timer ↗
Tracks timing of each speech
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Ah-Counter ↗
Notes filler words to create awareness of the little unnecessary words
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Grammarian ↗
Highlights great language use and suggests improvements. Also counts the word of the day
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General Evaluator ↗
Evaluates the entire meeting and all its leaders.
Why join?

What you'll gain as
a Noris member

Toastmasters is more than public speaking. Every meeting builds a portfolio of skills that serve you at work, in life, and in leadership.

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Unshakeable confidence
Regular practice in front of a supportive audience builds the kind of confidence that transfers to boardrooms, presentations, and difficult conversations.
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Polished communication
Structured feedback on every speech sharpens your clarity, vocal variety, pacing, and body language — skills that show immediately.
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Thinking on your feet
Table Topics trains you to speak confidently when called on without warning. A superpower in any career.
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Leadership skills
Every meeting role is a leadership exercise. Facilitate, evaluate, host, organise — and track your growth in the Pathways curriculum.
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International network
Members from across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Your Toastmasters membership gets you into clubs worldwide — in over 145 countries.
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Pathways — structured growth
The Pathways online curriculum provides speech projects across 11 learning paths — from Presentation Mastery to Dynamic Leadership.
Member voices

What our members say
about Noris TM

"First meeting I ever joined at Noris Toastmasters, right from the very first minute, I felt that welcoming and heartful atmosphere in the club."

Lukas
Lukas Tietenberg
Member since 2022 · Software Engineer

... an hour and a half later [after the meeting] I'm full of beans, I'm full of energy, I've heard wonderful speeches, great evaluations...

Margaret
Margaret Jankowsky
Member since 2021 · Consultant

As a foreigner in Germany, I found in Noris my second home in Nuremberg.

Gaby
Gabriela Pohlenz
Member since 2023 · Data Analyst
See for yourself

A relaxed, engaged group. A speaker at the front. An audience that listens, supports, and grows together.

A Noris Toastmasters member delivering a prepared speech at the podium
A guest answering a Table Topics question during an impromptu speaking segment
A speech evaluator giving structured feedback to a speaker
Members and guests chatting over snacks and drinks after the meeting
The Noris Toastmasters group at a meeting evening
🎉 20th Anniversary · 2026

Noris Toastmasters celebrated its 20th anniversary in March 2026!
Two decades of finding voices, building leaders, and connecting people from around the world — right here in Nürnberg. We're proud of every member who has stood up and spoken since 2006.

Our story

Two decades of
finding voices in Nürnberg

Founded in 2006, Noris Toastmasters is one of the first and most established English-speaking clubs in Franconia. From a small group of English speakers meeting in the heart of Nürnberg, we have grown into a vibrant, multicultural community.

We are a mix of expats and Germans, native and non-native English speakers. Our multicultural character has defined us since day one — and it's what makes every meeting richer.

Whether you are new to Nürnberg or have lived here for years, you will find a familiar face — and a warm welcome.

2006
Club founded as an English-speaking Toastmasters club in Nürnberg
2010s
Multicultural community firmly established; Distinguished Club awards earned across multiple programme years
2026
🎉 20th anniversary celebrated — two decades of public speaking, leadership, and community in Nürnberg
Today
~20 active members, meetings every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof
20
Years of history
~18
Active members
5+
Distinguished Club awards
5+
Nationalities represented

Our members come from

🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 USA 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇰🇷 South Korea + more
Toastmasters International logo

Toastmasters International

Founded in 1924, Toastmasters International is a worldwide non-profit dedicated to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills through a peer-led, learn-by-doing format.

As a member you get access to Pathways — 11 structured learning paths, hundreds of speech projects, and recognition awards from your first Icebreaker all the way to Distinguished Toastmaster.

Founded 1924 145+ countries 300,000+ members 11 learning paths Non-profit
The Franconian Toastmasters family

Our partner clubs
across Franconia

There are nine Toastmasters clubs across Franconia, Bavaria. As a member of any club you are welcome to visit them all — and as a guest you are welcome everywhere.

Nuremberg Toastmasters

Nuremberg, Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut Nürnberg e.V. Amerika-Haus
Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 7 p.m
English
Website Facebook

Nürnberger Rhetoriker

Nuremberg, Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m
German
Website Meetup

Erlangen Toastmasters

Erlangen
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm (Hybrid)
English
Website Meetup

Bamberg Toastmasters

Bamberg, Stadtteilzentrum Starkenfeld
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 7:30 to 9 pm
English
Website Facebook

Würzburg Toastmasters

Würzburg, Mondelli Studio
Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 7:15 pm
German & English
Website Eventbrite

Fränkly Speaking (Advanced)

Nuremberg, Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof
Every 2nd Saturday of the month 7:30 (Hybrid)
German & English
Website Facebook

More clubs in Franconia

There are many more clubs in the area to explore

Find more clubs in the area

For members

Member resources &
Pathways

Everything you need to prepare for a meeting, sign up for roles, and continue your Pathways learning journey.

EasySpeak (Next meeting)

Sign up for meeting roles, view upcoming agendas, and track your attendance

Pathways learning platform

Access your projects, speech resources, and track your progress

Meeting role resources

Guides for every role: Toastmaster of the Evening, evaluator, timer & more

Find a club worldwide

Visit any of 10,000+ clubs in 145 countries — your membership travels with you
Included with membership

What is Pathways?

Pathways is Toastmasters' structured online learning programme — your personal roadmap from first speech to seasoned communicator. Once you join, you choose a learning path tailored to your goals and work through projects at your own pace.

Public speaking projects — from Icebreaker to advanced persuasive speeches
Leadership & facilitation — run meetings, mentor others, lead a team
Recognised awards at every level — up to Distinguished Toastmaster
11 specialised paths — choose the one that matches your career goals
Learn about Pathways
Find us

Where we meet

We meet at Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof, a welcoming community centre in the lively Gostenhof district of Nürnberg.

Address
Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof
Adam-Klein-Str. 6
90429 Nürnberg
Meeting times
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Doors open: 6:45 pm
Meeting: 7:00 pm — ends ~9:00 pm
Getting there
Well served by public transport.
U1 to Gostenhof.
Street parking available nearby but may be limited at evening times
Contact
Questions? Reach us via Meetup or our contact page. We're happy to answer anything before your first visit.
Common questions

Everything you want
to know before visiting

Absolutely not. Guests are always welcome to sit back, watch, and enjoy without any pressure. Table Topics participation is entirely voluntary. Most first-time guests just observe.
Attending as a guest is completely free — no registration, no charge, no obligation. Membership has a semi-annual fee (~€60–70) which covers Pathways access and worldwide club access, but only if you decide to join.
Completely okay — many members join specifically to practise and improve their English. Our club has always been international, and you'll find native and non-native speakers learning side by side.
You can simply show up at 6:45 pm. RSVPing on Meetup is recommended — it only takes a moment and gives you a reminder with all the details.
Toastmasters International charges a semi-annual fee of approximately €60–70. This includes access to Pathways, all learning materials, and the right to attend any Toastmasters club meeting worldwide.
A typical Noris meeting has around 8 experienced members plus guests — usually 10–16 people total. It's a personal size where every guest gets a warm welcome and attention.
Of course! You're welcome to attend as a guest as many times as you like. There's no pressure and no timeline. Come, see if it feels right, and join when you're ready.
Pathways is the online curriculum of Toastmasters International. It provides 11 structured learning paths — from Presentation Mastery to Strategic Relationships — each containing speech projects that progressively build specific skills. You choose your own path and progress at your own pace.
Ready when you are

Come find your voice.
We're saving you a seat.

No commitment. No cost. No need to say a single word. Just show up, sit back, and see what a Noris meeting feels like.

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Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday · 7:00 pm · Nachbarschaftshaus Gostenhof, Nürnberg