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 you join based on your confidence in English conversation, and you can change rooms at any time during 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, November 12th

Topic #1: Advice

1. Are you good at giving advice?

2. Who do you usually ask for advice?

3. What is the best advice you have ever received?

4. Is it difficult for you to ask for help or advice?

5. What makes someone good at giving advice?

6. Should you give advice if someone has not asked for it?

7. Have you ever received advice that you decided not to follow?

8. Do you prefer advice from someone you know or from an expert?

9. What advice would you give someone learning English?

10. What simple piece of advice do you think is useful for almost everyone?

Topic #2: Neighbors & Neighborhoods

1. What do you like about your neighborhood?

2. Do you know your neighbors?

3. What makes someone a good neighbor?

4. What makes a neighborhood feel welcoming?

5. What places should every good neighborhood have?

6. Would you rather live in a quiet neighborhood or a busy one?

7. Is it important to be friends with your neighbors?

8. What is within walking distance of your home?

9. If you could improve one thing about your neighborhood, what would you add or change?

10. Describe your ideal neighborhood.

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Topics for Thursday, November 19th

Topic #1: Being a Beginner

1. What is something you are currently learning?

2. Do you enjoy being a beginner?

3. What is difficult about learning something new?

4. When was the last time you tried something for the first time?

5. Are you comfortable making mistakes while learning?

6. What helps you continue when you are not immediately good at something?

7. Is it easier to learn something alone or with other people?

8. What skill looked easy until you tried it yourself?

9. What would you love to become good at?

10. What advice would you give someone who feels embarrassed about being a beginner?

Topic #2: TV Shows

1. What kind of TV shows do you enjoy?

2. What show could you watch more than once?

3. Do you prefer comedy, drama, mystery, or something else?

4. Do you watch one episode at a time or several episodes in a row?

5. What makes you stop watching a TV show?

6. Do you prefer short series or shows with many seasons?

7. Is there a show that everyone seems to love but you have never watched?

8. What makes a great TV character?

9. Would you rather watch a brand-new show or rewatch an old favorite?

10. If your life became a TV show, what genre would it be?

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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.