In an effort to familiarize students with Toastmasters International, the ELC Club, the main student organization of the English Language Center, UTAS-Salalah, organized a workshop in the Self-Access Center on March 28, 2022.

Ms. Amal Al Balushi and Mr. Musallam Al Kathiri, the guest speakers from the Toastmasters International –Salalah Chapter, shared information to the students about the organization, the merits of joining it, and the membership fee. Using English and Arabic, the speakers explained how the Toastmasters club has helped them become more confident communicators, public speakers, and leaders, and how they have gained the skills needed to achieve both their professional and personal goals.

When the floor was open for clarifications, some teachers asked content-related questions while volunteer staff and students participated in the ice-breaking activities.

Mr. Saeed Al-Mashiki, the Head of ELC, appreciated the initiatives of the ELC Club chaired by Ms. Marriam Al Sabbah and he assured the support of the Center in all student activities. He also thanked the Dean and the Assistant Deans for coming over in the workshop.

The ELC has its own Toastmasters Club, which is open for bonafide students from the General Foundation Program and the Post-Foundation Program at UTAS-Salalah.