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, November 20th

Topic #1: Names

• Do you like your name? Have you ever considered changing it?
• Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it and who uses it?
• Is the meaning of a name important in your culture? Does your name mean anything specific?
• Which famous person has a cool name? Why do you like it?
• In your opinion, is it better to have a common name or an uncommon one?

Topic #2: Remote Work vs Office Work

• Do you prefer working from home or working in an office? Why?
• What helps you stay productive when you work remotely?
• What do you think people miss most about the office when they work from home?
• Has remote work changed the way you communicate with coworkers? How?
• What kind of job do you think is hardest to do remotely?
• Do you think companies should offer flexible hybrid schedules, or choose one model?
• How does remote work affect work–life balance, in your experience or opinion?

Note: Conversation Club will not meet on Thursday, November 27th, due to the American holiday of Thanksgiving.

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.

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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.