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, April 24:

Topic #1: Home and Belonging

• What does the word “home” mean to you?
• Do you think home is a place, a feeling, or both? Why?
• Have you ever lived in a different city or country? How did it feel?
• What makes a place feel like home?
• Do you prefer living in a small town or a big city? Why?
• How important is it to have a strong sense of community?
• Have you ever felt homesick? How did you deal with it?
• Do you think people today move more often than in the past? Why?
• If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
• What is one thing you always take with you when you move to a new place?

Topic #2: First Impressions

• How important do you think first impressions are?
• Have you ever misjudged someone based on a first impression? What happened?
• Do you think people can change their first impression of someone over time?
• How do you prepare for situations where first impressions matter, like job interviews?
• What do you usually notice first when you meet someone new?
• Do you think social media has changed the way people form first impressions?
• Have you ever had a memorable first meeting with someone? What made it stand out?
• How much do you think appearance affects first impressions?
• Do you think confidence is more important than looks when making a first impression? Why
• What advice would you give someone who wants to make a great first impression?

Topics for Thursday, May 1:

Topic #1: Education

• Do you think university education is necessary to be successful today? Why or why not?
• What kind of education do you think is most valuable—academic, practical, or personal?
• How has your education shaped the way you see the world?
• What do you think are the main differences between formal and informal education?
• Do you believe the education system in your country prepares students well for real life?
• Have you ever taken a course just because you were curious? What was it?
• Do you think online education can replace traditional classrooms? Why or why not?
• If you could redesign the education system, what’s one thing you would change?
• How important is a teacher’s role in a student’s motivation and success?
• Do you think education should be free for everyone? Why or why not?

Topic #2: Self-Development

• What does “self-development” mean to you?
• Are there any habits you’ve built that help you grow as a person?
• Do you prefer learning on your own or with a teacher/coach? Why?
• Have you ever set a personal goal and achieved it? What helped you succeed?
• What’s one skill you would like to learn or improve this year?
• How do you stay motivated when working on personal growth?
• Do you think reading books can help with self-development? Why or why not?
• How do you deal with failure when trying something new?
• Can traveling be a form of self-development? Why or why not?
• Who inspires you to be a better version of yourself, and why?

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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.