Learn to speak in public

We are a public speaking club where we learn to speak confidently and effectively in front of an audience. How do we learn? Through practice—at our meetings, we constantly perform in front of a crowd. Are you ready to join us?
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How it works?

We Meet Every Two Weeks

Our meetings are public and completely free. Come and see us in action—we love having a big audience! We meet every other Thursday.

We Perform at Meetings

Members can take on various roles, such as delivering a prepared speech, participating in improvisation, or acting as a host.

We Evaluate Our Performance

Speakers receive feedback from evaluators and the audience to help them improve.

We Try Again

Repetition and practice are what help us grow. The more we perform, the faster we improve.

A friendly atmosphere

Lectures on communication

A structured educational system

A chance to socialize at a pub

  • The Budějcký Kecky public speaking club, which I regularly attend, is simply amazing! It’s a place where I discovered my passion for public speaking and developed my communication skills. The supportive and encouraging atmosphere gives me confidence and makes speaking in front of an audience enjoyable. I meet a diverse group of people who inspire me with their stories and experiences.
    Regular performances and feedback help me improve, and with each meeting, I feel more natural on stage. The improvisation segment is a great challenge that trains quick thinking. Overall, this club brings me joy, confidence, and many friendships. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to develop their public speaking skills and feel more self-assured in front of an audience
    Zbyněk Poskočil
    Member since 2020
  • "After my first meeting, I knew this club could help me improve my public speaking. My job doesn’t require me to speak in front of people, but this skill is valuable beyond work. Many people around me are terrified of speaking even a few words in front of others. This club helps them reduce or even overcome their fears. Personally, it has given me confidence and valuable feedback from the audience and other members. I enjoy progressing and encouraging others to start speaking.

    Another great benefit of these meetings is meeting interesting people and hearing their stories—people I wouldn’t normally encounter in my personal life. As an introvert, I tend to stay quiet and spend time alone, but over time, I realized it would be a shame to let that hold me back. I’m grateful for this opportunity to keep improving."
    Vojtěch Kofroň
    Member since 2020
  • "I founded the club because I wanted to improve my public speaking. In high school and university, I struggled with presenting in front of a class. Thanks to this club and continuous practice, I’ve seen a huge improvement. Speaking in public is no longer as stressful for me—I know I can do it. In fact, I even look forward to it!"
    Ondřej Bilynský
    Founder

FAQ

Why Become a Member?

Everyone gains something different from this club. It depends on what you’re looking for and what you want to improve. Do you want to overcome stage fright? Learn how to motivate your team? Appear charismatic and captivate your audience? Meet new friends or business partners? Budějcký Kecky offers all of this. Besides self-development and communication training, it’s also a great place for networking and making new connections.

How Can I Become a Member?

Simply attend a meeting, fill out a short form, and pay the membership fee.

How Much Does Membership Cost?

Membership costs 900 CZK for six months. However, you can still attend meetings for free. The club is open to the public, and guests are always welcome! That said, without membership, you won’t be able to fully participate—especially in delivering prepared speeches and accessing other club benefits. The membership fee is used solely to cover club expenses. As a member, you will also gain access to theoretical lectures in the form of video content in a private section of our website.

What Language Are the Meetings In?

Every odd-numbered Thursday, the meeting is in Czech. Every even-numbered Thursday, the meeting is in English.

I’m Afraid of Public Speaking. Is This Club for Me?

Yes! That’s exactly why many people from various professions join. In a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll overcome your initial nervousness and learn how to engage your audience.

How Long Do Meetings Last?

Meetings last approximately 1.5 hours.

If I Attend as a Guest, Do I Have to Participate?

No! You’re not required to perform unless you want to. No one will pressure you to speak.

Come and see us in action

We meet every odd-numbered Thursday in Czech
We meet every even-numbered Thursday in English
Address: Riegrova 51, České Budějovice
Entry is public and completely free
You can find the next meeting on our Facebook page

Contact

Tel.: 723 088 895
Address: Riegrova 51, České Budějovice
Email: info@budejckykecky.cz

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