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, January 29th

Topic #1: Books

• Do you enjoy reading in your free time?
• Do you see value in reading a physical book over an e-book or is it the same to you?
• When in your life were you reading the most? 
• What is your favorite genre to read?
• What was your favorite book/series growing up?
• Have you ever been disappointed by a movie because of how incorrectly it portrayed the book?
• What is your favorite time of day for reading?
• Have you read books in other languages?
• Why is it important to read?
• What was the last book that you read? Would you recommend it to others?

Topic #2: Individuality

• How do you define "individuality"?
• Do you think it’s important for individuals to embrace their uniqueness? Why or why not?
• How do you think societal norms affect individuality?
• Can individuality be a form of rebellion against societal norms? Why or why not?
• Have you ever felt judged or criticized for being different? How did you handle it?
• Have you ever felt pressured to conform to a certain identity or group? How did you handle it?
• How do you express your individuality in your daily life?
• Do you think technology has had a positive or negative impact on individuality? Why?
• How does social media influence the way people express their individuality?
• Can individuality be a source of conflict within relationships or communities?
• Do you think it’s important for parents to encourage their children’s individuality? Why or why not?

Topics for Thursday, February 5th

Topic #1: Change

• Do you think change is always good? Why or why not?
• What would you do if you could change one thing about yourself? About the world?
• What are the biggest changes you have seen in the world since you were a child?
• What is the biggest change most people experience in their lives?
• What advice would you give to someone who hates change?
• Is the world changing faster than ever?
• Have you made any recent changes in your life? How have these impacted your life, for better or worse?
• What is something that you hope never changes?
• Who do you think is better at dealing with change, young people or old people?

Topic #2: Technology

• How do you feel about the convenience of using technology in your everyday life?
• What are some common smartphone apps you use, and how do they help you?
• Do you have a favorite website for information or entertainment? What is it?
• 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?
• How do you stay safe online? Do you have any tips for protecting your personal information?
• Can you name a popular video streaming platform, and do you use it for watching shows or movies?
• Have you ever used technology for learning, like taking online courses or watching educational videos?

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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.