{"id":11,"date":"2020-11-07T15:05:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T15:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2023-05-16T22:09:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T22:09:19","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-0 alignfull uagb-block-42b4fbd6\" id=\"welcome\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-e07c59ce\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frau-mit-Tafel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frau-mit-Tafel.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frau-mit-Tafel-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frau-mit-Tafel-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frau-mit-Tafel-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Frau-mit-Tafel-1536x701.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-cd53d228\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"welcome\">PRACTICE SPEAKING WITH  FOCUS AND FUN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests are welcome<del>d<\/del> \u2013 ask for your personal invitation. We meet every 2<sup>nd<\/sup> and 4<sup>th<\/sup> Wednesday a month at 7:30 p.m. Currently, we meet <strong>in Wiesbaden Performing Arts Center <\/strong>in Hellmundstr 33, Wiesbaden<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-511387df-45e0-4be3-83af-902323ea963b\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"mailto:dialog@wordweavers.de?subject=Please%20send%20me%20a%20personal%20invitation\" target=\"_self\"\n    rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\n    class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-large\" role=\"button\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n        height=\"35\", width=\"35\"\n        viewBox=\"0, 0, 576, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M160 448c-25.6 0-51.2-22.4-64-32-64-44.8-83.2-60.8-96-70.4V480c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h256c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V345.6c-12.8 9.6-32 25.6-96 70.4-12.8 9.6-38.4 32-64 32zm128-192H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v16c25.6 19.2 22.4 19.2 115.2 86.4 9.6 6.4 28.8 25.6 44.8 25.6s35.2-19.2 44.8-22.4c92.8-67.2 89.6-67.2 115.2-86.4V288c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32zm256-96H224c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32h96c33.21 0 60.59 25.42 63.71 57.82l.29-.22V416h192c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V192c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32zm-32 128h-64v-64h64v64zm-352-96c0-35.29 28.71-64 64-64h224V32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32H96C78.33 0 64 14.33 64 32v192h96v-32z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Get your personal invitation<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignfull uagb-block-3ee946e8\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2>Club Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6>Standing in front of an audience and giving feedback are key competencies in modern (professional) life. In our club meetings you can develop that skill with FOCUS and FUN.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet01.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"65\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet01.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=65\" class=\"wp-image-65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet01.png 468w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet01-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"414\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet02.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"66\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet02.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=66\" class=\"wp-image-66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet02.png 414w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/meet02-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5>WHAT MAKES OUR MEETINGS SPECIAL<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Our meetings are highly interactive with a fair share of laughter.<\/li><li>You proceed according to your own pace.<\/li><li>After each speech you receive honest and encouraging feedback called \u201cevaluation\u201d both orally and in writing.<\/li><li>You learn to listen to other speaker<ins>s<\/ins> and detect the ingredients of a seasoned speech.<\/li><li>Word Weavers provides a safe, supportive environment to practice, experiment and grow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignfull uagb-block-907d37ec\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2>Who are we?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6>Toastmasters come from all walks of life, aged from 18 \u2013 80. One member may regularly have given presentations at work and wants to achieve the next level of excellence. Another member may have been scared to death merely by the thought of standing in front of an audience.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-4 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"429\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we4.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we4.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=67\" class=\"wp-image-67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we4.png 429w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we4-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we3.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"68\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we3.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=68\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we3.png 452w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we3-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"437\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we2.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"69\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we2.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=69\" class=\"wp-image-69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we2.png 437w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we2-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"439\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"70\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=70\" class=\"wp-image-70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we1.png 439w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/we1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have our individual goals, we are all united by our interest to grow and to see others grow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignfull uagb-block-ffb3db27\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2>Toastmasters is a world of opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"447\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/opportunityt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/opportunityt.png 447w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/opportunityt-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default\"><p><em>There are so many reasons why I love being a member of Word Weavers.&nbsp; Here are just a few: it&#8217;s a great place to meet people from all different walks of life, to enjoy listening to speeches on a wide variety of topics, to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone and gain confidence by giving speeches (prepared and impromtu).&nbsp; I always leave inspired.<\/em><\/p><cite>Joanne<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default\"><p><em>As I am new in Germany, I felt a very warm welcome by the members of WordWeavers Toastmaster club when I first met with them. It helps me to gain new friends and also to build my confidence in public speaking. I don&#8217;t think this can happen anywhere else than a Toastmaster club!<\/em><\/p><cite>Chen Hing<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default\"><p><em>Word Weavers is a wonderful place to try something new. I was used to giving business presentations before I joined Word Weavers; I was never afraid of standing in front of an audience. However, in our club I dared to give my speeches and presentations a special note, to make them more emotional. My fellow club members support me on this journey by giving honest and encouraging feedback. I also gain from listening to the speeches of other fellow toastmasters. After a Word Weavers Meeting I feel relaxed.<\/em><\/p><cite>Regina<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default\"><p><em>I visited my first Toastmasters meeting 15 years ago as a guest and I understood at once that Toastmasters is a great chance for me to improve myself in the difficult field of communication and leadership. I decided not to wait any longer and joinedt at in the next meeting. Since then I have been living Toastmasters because every meeting gives you the chance to continuously practice ing and gain experienceing. So come and live Toastmasters in Wiesbaden with our club the Word Weavers!<\/em><\/p><cite>Martin<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default\"><p><em>I am very proud and thankful to be a member of the great organization Toastmasters International. All members of our Word Weavers Club help to discover our strengths. So, we can develop naturally and effectively to become a leader.<\/em><\/p><cite>Christa<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default\"><p><em>I have so many online meetings, but still TM is so much different, stimulates you in a positive way.<\/em><\/p><cite>Monika<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"308\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op03.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"73\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op03.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=73\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op03.png 308w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op03-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"362\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op02.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"74\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op02.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=74\" class=\"wp-image-74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op02.png 362w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op02-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"364\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op01.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"75\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op01.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=75\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op01.png 364w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/op01-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-7cb45e47\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"has-palette-color-2-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-palette-color-1-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px\">We moved to Wiesbaden Performing Arts Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"191\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=191\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230426_214109-2-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230311_143111-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192\" width=\"617\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230311_143111-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230311_143111-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230311_143111-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230311_143111-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230311_143111-4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><figcaption> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody was delighted to experience speaking from a stage. In this venue we have the chance to adopt according to the occasion. It is possible to look in one direction and use the stage, but it is also possible to look in another direction and speak on the same level as the audience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:25px\">Christmas Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>The Word Weavers Christmas Party is always something very special &#8211; though it is not to be taken too serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening has clear features of a toastmaster meeting, and combines it with a Christmas athmosphere. In the past years we gathered in a place where we had a Christmas tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very handy to hang up small sackets with presents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"196\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=196\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_205557-4-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, there are some similarities between Knecht Ruprecht asking children to cite a poem and the Table Topics Master asking a question that needs to be answered off the cuff. Here it is the Christkindl with her two angels who selecte the sacket and the recipient of the present and the question. &#8222;Why is this the present you always dreamt of?&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-181\" width=\"469\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221214_210820-2-scaled.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It&#8217;s autumn time &#8211;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221012_202758-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221012_202758-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221012_202758-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221012_202758-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221012_202758-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221012_202758-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the break our speaker are concentrated to prepare the evaluation for the speeches of the first part of the meeting. The core of toastmasters is immediate feed-back. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And autum time means Halloween. We had an online meeting, with a very special toastmaster of the evening. It was not her first appearance. Last year she gave her icebreaker: Hallo Ween. Already at her second appearance she professionally led us through the programme. Our guest from Sweden was impressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212316-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178\" width=\"463\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212316-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212316-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212316-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212316-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212316-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212408-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212408-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212408-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212408-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212408-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20221026_212408-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-4-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Area Contest Winners <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"171\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=171\" class=\"wp-image-171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230312-WA0037.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\"><sup><code>Imagine, And the Winner is ... from Word Weavers. <\/code><\/sup><br><sup><code>Congratulations to all Jay, Leonie and Regina. You did a great job at presenting Word Weaver in the Area Contest<\/code><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0011-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"162\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=162\" class=\"wp-image-162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0011-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0011-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0011-1-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0010.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"163\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=163\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0010.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0010-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0009-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"172\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0009-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=172\" class=\"wp-image-172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0009-1.jpg 769w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20220524-WA0009-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\"><strong><kbd><span class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-4-color\">gathering in the Kurpark in Wiesbaden for food, drinks and speeches<\/span><\/kbd><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"741\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmasss2.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"79\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmasss2.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=79\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmasss2.png 741w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmasss2-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"393\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas01.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"80\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas01.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=80\" class=\"wp-image-80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas01.png 393w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas01-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Organising a digital Christmas meeting was without doubt quite a bit of a challenge. With hindsight I only regret that the photos I took from the screen are completely blurred. The rest was all the effort worth as&nbsp; the incoming mails from my fellow Word Weavers showed me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>Some quotes<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-testimonial uagb-testomonial__outer-wrap uagb-slick-carousel uagb-tm__arrow-outside uagb-block-8e7ea9dc\"><div class=\"is-carousel uagb-tm__columns-1 uagb-tm__items\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-undefined \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-testinomial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">Tolle Weihnachtsfeier gestern. Gro\u00dfe Neugier bereits durch vorherige Post, viel Kreativit\u00e4t und sch\u00f6ne \u00dcberraschungen w\u00e4hrend unserer Wordweavers-Sitzung und passende Programmpunkte ergaben in Summe eine sehr weihnachtliche Stimmung, die online sicher nur schwer erreicht wird.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">John Doe <\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Company1<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-undefined \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-testinomial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">Thank you so much for organising the first Word Weavers online Christmas Meeting.<br>After a frustrating day at work and leaving Wiesbaden much later than planned, I got home with only minutes to spare but couldn&#8217;t start my computer, so had to log in with my I-phone at first until I got my pc going. It&#8217;s fair to say, I was not feeling the Christmas spirit at all.<br>However, the programme was wonderful, I loved Knecht Ruppert&#8217;s quiz (even though I&#8217;m sure I go most of the questions wrong), table topics were a joy (or a Jay), and it was a pleasure to be one of the three Kings and on a discussion panel. Your little envelope with gifts was a lovely surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and by the end, I had forgotten all about my awful day and best of all, I&#8217;m spiritually ready for Christmas!<br>Thank you again for this enchanting meeting. Word Weavers&#8216; Christmas meetings are really something very special.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">John Doe <\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Company2<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-undefined \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-testinomial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">Thanks for this wonderful and joyful online Christmas party.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">John Doe <\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Company3<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4>Outdoor meetings <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor meetings in summer are a thrilling experience. They expose us to different environments, they also offer chances to support speeches in an exciting way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"110\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=110\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside4-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"111\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=111\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside3-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"112\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=112\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"113\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=113\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outside1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Corona time was outdoor time. We met certainly with due distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor2.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"85\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor2.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=85\" class=\"wp-image-85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor2.png 468w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"370\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"86\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=86\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor1.png 370w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/outdoor1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Meetings on the steps of the RheinMain CongressCenter in Wiesbaden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/video-1501704883.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Christmas Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the highlights of our club meetings. Usually, we get \u201cspecial guests\u201d such as Father Christmas, or the Three Holy Kings \u2026. And each year there are some surprises. The whole format with unusual perspectives on Christmas typically ignites laughter and amazement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"335\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas6.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"88\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas6.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=88\" class=\"wp-image-88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas6.png 335w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas6-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"245\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas4.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"90\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas4.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=90\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas4.png 245w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas4-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"370\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas5.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"89\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas5.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=89\" class=\"wp-image-89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas5.png 370w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"456\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas3.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"87\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas3.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=87\" class=\"wp-image-87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas3.png 456w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xmas3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>10th Anniversary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Word-Weavers-10th-Anniversary-Year.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignfull uagb-block-e4612e8c\" id=\"speaking\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2>Speaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4>Your best ideas deserve your best Words<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We support you to find your words &#8211; and not only your words. Our bodies, hands, faces speak as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dazu die Photo-Ausschnitte unten passen. Leider wei\u00df ich nicht, wie es mit der Qualit\u00e4t ist. Falls die nicht gut genug ist, k\u00f6nnte ich hier zumindest nach Ersatz forschen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Prepared speeches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The toastmasters path to success is a structured, digitally supported programme called \u201cPathways\u201d. With a choice of 11 different paths you embark on a journey that starts with the icebreaker and leads you via a sequence of speech projects to proficiency. Whilst the exact content of a speech is entirely up to the speaker, the pathways speech project provides guidance on body language, vocal variety, insight into communications styles, speaking at special occasions \u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/speech1-1024x98.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"96\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/speech1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/?attachment_id=96\" class=\"wp-image-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/speech1-1024x98.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/speech1-300x29.png 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/speech1-768x74.png 768w, 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customer, your boss or your kid who confronts you with an unexpected question. In our table topic session we practice finding and presenting responses that convince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Evaluation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second part of each meeting the previous speakers receive feedback on how the speech was perceived. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the reactions of the audience. And after a short period you can give evaluations yourself which will give your own speaking abilities another bo<ins>o<\/ins>st.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined alignfull uagb-block-53d726e0\" id=\"leadership\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2>Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4>Great leaders are great communicators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A toastmaster wears many hats. Apart from giving speeches, the meeting provides ample opportunities for first leadership roles. Each role offers the chance to apply basic leadership skills such as listening, motivating and encouraging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The <strong>Toastmaster of the Evening<\/strong> leads through the programme and sets the tone of the meeting. Introducing the speakers in an entertaining way and making a meaningful comment or summary of the previous speech is among the tasks.<\/li><li>The <strong>Table Topics Master<\/strong> prepares the off-the-cuff-session by thinking of thought-provoking questions for various levels of speakers and leads through this part of the evening.<\/li><li>Basically everybody has had to listen to a speech that lasted much longer than scheduled. The <strong>Timer<\/strong> measures how long each speech actually lasted.<\/li><li>The <strong>Grammarian<\/strong> points out grammars errors but as may highlight particularly impressive phrasings.<\/li><li>The <strong>Ah-counter<\/strong> listens carefully and gives feedback on the use of filler words, all the ahs and umps.<\/li><li>The <strong>evaluators<\/strong> play a key role in the toastmaster concept. They give feedback how they perceived a speech. This role requires good listening skills, analytical skills but as well motivating skills as valuable feedback is specific and contains both aspects that went particularly well and aspects that offer room for further development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Club level<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the role of a club officer is the next level of leadership. In a team you can shape your club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being <strong>Club President<\/strong> provides the opportunity to develop and apply strategical skills. A Club President leads the fellow officers and is instrumental to the wellbeing of the members and thus the club as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Vice-President Education<\/strong> is the manager of the meetings meeting, prepares the agenda and oversees the educational programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main task of the <strong>Vice-President Membership<\/strong> is taking care of members and guests of the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Vice-President PR<\/strong> is in charge of the webpage, the social media, press releases and anything that has to do to promote the club in the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secretary supports the VP-Ed with the documentation of the meetings as well as each member\u2019s progress in the Toastmasters digital learning platform Pathways in order to recognise members\u2019 achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Sergeant at arms<\/strong> prepares the meeting location and holds the club\u2019s possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Treasurer<\/strong> is in charge of the club\u2019s money, collects the membership and oversees expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Beyond the club<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ample opportunities beyond the club level \u2013 be it by organising a small project or even an international conference or running for <ins>a<\/ins>n international leadership position.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-9d24c215\" id=\"faq\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/faq-1024x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/faq-1024x229.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/faq-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/faq-768x172.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/faq-1536x343.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordweavers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/faq.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>Why should I join?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We can think of 9 compelling reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Increase your self-confidence<\/li><li>Overcome the fear of public speaking<\/li><li>Improve your communication and public speaking skills<\/li><li>Get feedback and give feedback<\/li><li>Learn from experienced speakers<\/li><li>Improve your ability to answer impromptu questions<\/li><li>Get to know new people with various backgrounds and cultures<\/li><li>Challenge yourself in a fun environment<\/li><li>Get the opportunity to lead others to success<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>Where do you meet?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Our meetings take place at co-working space Heimathafen in Wiesbaden.<br>You can find the directions&nbsp;<a href=\"#directions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#directions\">\u21e8<strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>When do you meet?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 19:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>How long do your meetings last?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Our meetings take 2 hours, from 19:30 till 21:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests attend our meetings free of charge naturally.Our regular membership fee is 12 euro per month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-b0ea0d42\" id=\"directions\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2><strong>Where to find us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 19:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our meetings are held at the \u2018Konferenzraum\u2019 of co-working space&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/heimathafen-wiesbaden.de\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/heimathafen-wiesbaden.de\/\">\u21e8<strong>Heimathafen<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-fdf542aa\"><iframe class=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\" title=\"Google Map for Heimathafen, Wiesbaden\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyAsd_d46higiozY-zNqtr7zdA81Soswje4&amp;q=Heimathafen,%20Wiesbaden&amp;zoom=15&amp;language=en\" style=\"height:300px\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-4b87f183\" id=\"legal\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2><strong>We respect your privacy. 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