English Conversation Club

The American Center in Moscow invites English learners of all ages, backgrounds, and speaking abilities to join us on Zoom for weekly meetings of the English Conversation Club every Thursday at 20:00 MSK. 

Each session, 6-8 native English-speaking hosts facilitate breakout rooms, which are divided by level of English proficiency (Beginner A1/A2, Intermediate B1, Upper Intermediate B2, and Proficient C1/C2). You are able to choose which room feels like the best fit based on your confidence in English conversation, and you can change rooms at any time throughout the meeting. Each week, discussions are supplemented by a new list of topics & questions.

The English Conversation Club is a wonderful opportunity to practice your English conversation skills under the guidance of native speakers, meet new people, and engage in interesting conversations with people from around the world. We hope to see you there!

Topics for Thursday, December 4th

Topic #1: Education

• What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘education’?
• What would the world be like if everyone had access to a good education?
• Are you passionate about learning? Do you think we should always want to learn, even when we aren’t attending school?
• Have you ever had a teacher or professor who left a positive impact on your life?
• How important do you think it is to love what you study? 
• How do you think AI will change the future of education?
• Do you see value in non-traditional paths of education? Can you educate yourself without attending an institution?

Topic #2: Technology

• What are some common smartphone apps you use, and how do they help you?
• Share a recent experience when you used technology to connect with friends or family.
• What kinds of messages or content do you typically share on social media, if anything?
• Have you ever used technology for learning (taking online courses, watching educational videos)?
• How has the gig economy and remote work been affected by advances in technology and digital platforms?
• Describe a significant technological innovation that you believe will have a major impact in the coming years.

Topics for Thursday, December 11th:

Topic #1: Culture

• What defines culture?
• How do you define your cultural identity?
• What do you like about your culture?
• Do you celebrate traditional holidays in your country?
• What culture aside from your own do you find interesting? Why?
• What are the benefits of learning about another culture?
• Have you ever experienced “culture shock”?
• Are you interested in traveling to learn more about other cultures? If so, where?

Topic #1: Superstition

• What’s your lucky number, if you have one, and why?
• Do you know your star sign? Do you read your horoscope? How does it help you?
• Do you believe in ghosts? If not, how do you explain people’s claims to have seen them?
• Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? What makes you think so?

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ALL AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE / ALL EVENTS OF THE AMERICAN CENTER IN MOSCOW ARE FREE OF CHARGE

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These sessions are hosted on  Zoom, so if you are interested in joining, please create a Zoom account beforehand. When registering below, please submit your valid email address to receive a link to the Zoom meeting 30 minutes before the session begins.

To join other AMC Online programs, please check the American Center’s  TimePad  calendar.