Grammarian

Role Overview

As Grammarian, you enrich the meeting by introducing new vocabulary and celebrating excellent language use. You're not the grammar police—you're a language enthusiast sharing your appreciation.

Word of the Day

Choosing Your Word

Select a word that is:

• • Interesting but usable
• • Appropriate for all contexts
• • Not overly complex
• • Versatile in application

Introducing It

Provide:

• • The word clearly spoken
• • Part of speech
• • Definition
• • Example usage
• • Display it visibly

Example introduction:

"Our word today is 'Serendipity' - a noun meaning a fortunate discovery made by accident. For example: 'Finding Toastmasters was pure serendipity.' Please try to use this word during the meeting."

What to Track

Positive Examples

• • Vivid descriptions
• • Effective metaphors
• • Powerful word choices
• • Clear explanations
• • Rhetorical devices

Areas for Improvement

• • Incorrect word usage
• • Grammar inconsistencies
• • Unclear expressions
• • But frame these constructively!

Your Report

Balance celebration with education:

"Excellent language tonight! Sarah's metaphor about 'planting seeds of confidence' was beautiful. John used our word 'serendipity' perfectly when describing his career change. I noted strong vocal variety from our Table Topics speakers. One tip: watch for subject-verb agreement when speaking quickly. Three members successfully used our word of the day!"

Your Development

This role builds:

• • Vocabulary expansion
• • Listening precision
• • Appreciation for language
• • Ability to give feedback

Language is our tool—help everyone sharpen theirs!