How Grammarly Helps Me as a Toastmaster

As Toastmasters, we spend a lot of time working on how we speak—but just as much of our success depends on how we write. Whether it’s preparing a speech, drafting a blog post, or sharing a club update, our words set the tone long before we say them out loud.

That’s why I rely on Grammarly—my silent writing partner that keeps me on track every time I write.

Why I Use Grammarly

I use Grammarly constantly to make sure my spelling and grammar are correct, especially when I’m crafting blog articles or preparing speeches. It helps me spot mistakes I might miss and suggests clearer, more confident ways to express my ideas. The feedback is instant, and I find it especially useful when I’m working on a Pathways project write-up or a club email.

Think of it like having an evaluator by my side while I write—one who’s available 24/7 and never gets tired.

The Proof It Works

Grammarly isn’t just helpful—it’s proven to make a difference. Studies show that people who use Grammarly make 20–30% fewer writing mistakes and feel more confident and clear in their communication. In one survey, over 80% of users said Grammarly helped them write better and sound more professional.

For Toastmasters, that’s huge—because how we write often sets the stage for how we speak.

How It Helps Toastmasters

Because we wear many hats in Toastmasters (speaker, evaluator, club communicator, social-media voice), Grammarly helps us across several roles:

• Write stronger speeches: It flags filler words, awkward phrasing, and overly long sentences that might trip up delivery.
• Sound confident: Its tone suggestions help ensure your writing matches your message.
• Polish club communication: Whether it’s newsletters, emails, or social posts, Grammarly helps your words look professional and intentional.
• Bridge language gaps: Many of us in Canada come from diverse backgrounds, and English isn’t our first language. That unique voice is an asset—but the tools that help us convey our message clearly sharpen that advantage, not replace it.

Especially Helpful for Many of Us in Canada

Many of us in Canada come from diverse backgrounds, and English isn’t our first language. That’s something to be proud of—it means we bring unique voices, stories, and perspectives to Toastmasters. But it can also make written communication a bit more challenging. Tools like Grammarly help bridge that gap, allowing us to sound more professional and confident when we write in English.

Easy to Use

You can install Grammarly as a browser extension or use it directly in Word or Google Docs. The free version covers spelling, grammar, and punctuation, while the premium version adds tone, clarity, and fluency tools that take your writing to the next level.

Your Personal Writing Coach

For me, Grammarly has become as essential as my speech timer or evaluation notes. It helps me communicate with clarity and confidence—two qualities every Toastmaster strives for.

If you’d like to try Grammarly for yourself, here’s a LINK.

Because at the end of the day, Toastmasters is about continuous improvement. And when we write with clarity, we speak with confidence.

Vesna Ivkovic, DTM
D42 Dispatch Designer/Webmaster