3) Listen for filler words and grammar problems. Explain to people that many times just pausing is better than using a filler word - and it makes you look thoughtful and smart! Tell them you will be counting who uses filler words and how often (filler words are not just "uh" and "ah", but also a nervous word or phrase someone may use too many times.). Also keep your ears open for grammar problems people may use.

2) Provide a "Word of the Day". This word should relate to the theme of the meeting. Print this up in large letters on a sheet of paper so you can tape it to the lectern. Encourage people to use this word often during the meeting. Make sure it is a word which is not used in everyday conversation, as you want people to broaden their speaking ability. Explain to people you will be counting who uses the word, and how often. In SAM FOX Toastmasters meetings we knock on something when we hear someone use the word of the day - make sure people understand when and how to do that.

The Toastmaster of the day will introduce you, and you will go up front to do your duties.
1) Provide the Grammar Rule of the day. Try to make this a fun explanation of how to speak better by describing something we all have confusion about. Make sure you say it in natural, easy to understand English (please don't read from a grammar manual). An example might be something like: "Analogies in speaking are like feathers on a snake (Unless they are as good as gold)." Or, explain when you should use who vs. whom. Try googling "grammar rule"

Begin Grammarian is truly an exercise in expanding your listening skills. Your job entails a lot, but it is fun. You basically have three duties:
• Provide a "Grammar Rule" of the day.
• Provide the "Word of the Day", and count how many times it is used and who uses it.
• Listen for filler words (ah, um, repeated words, etc) and grammar problems, and who does them. Words may be inappropriate interjections such as "and, well, but, so, you know." Sounds may be "ah, um, er." You should also note when a speaker repeats a word or phrase such as "I, I" or "This means, this means."