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, May 15:

Topic #1: Friendship

• What qualities do you value most in a friend?
• Do you believe it’s better to have a few close friends or a large group of acquaintances? Why?
• How have your friendships changed as you’ve gotten older?
• What makes maintaining friendships difficult in today’s world?
• Can you think of a time when a friend truly helped you through something?
• How do you usually make new friends as an adult?
• Do you think online friendships can be as meaningful as in-person ones? Why or why not?
• How do you handle conflict or misunderstandings with friends?
• What role does trust play in building strong social connections?
• Have you ever reconnected with an old friend? What was that experience like?

Topic #2: Technology

• How has technology changed the way you communicate with others?
• What’s one piece of technology you couldn’t live without, and why?
• Do you think technology makes life easier or more complicated?
• How do you manage your screen time or digital habits?
• Have you ever tried a digital detox? What was the experience like?
• How do you think smartphones have changed the way we experience the world around us?
• Do you trust smart devices like voice assistants or home automation systems? Why or why not?
• How does social media affect your relationships or daily mood?
• What’s a recent tech innovation you find exciting or helpful?
• Do you think future generations will depend on technology more or less than we do today?

Topics for Thursday, May 22:

Topic #1: Time and Change

• How have your priorities changed over the past five or ten years?
• What’s one thing you used to care a lot about that doesn’t matter to you as much now?
• In what ways do you think you’ve grown or matured over time?
• Do you feel nostalgic about any specific period in your life? Why?
• Is change something you welcome or resist? Why do you think that is?
• How do you handle big life transitions, like moving, starting a new job, or ending a relationship?
• What’s something you’ve learned to appreciate more as you’ve gotten older?
• Have you ever reconnected with a past interest, hobby, or person after a long time?
• Do you think people really change deep down, or just adapt to circumstances?
• If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
   

Topic #2: Decision-Making

• What’s one difficult decision you’ve had to make, and what did you learn from it?
• Do you tend to make decisions quickly or take your time? Why?
• Have you ever regretted a decision? How did you move forward from it?
• Do you usually follow logic, emotion, or intuition when making choices?
• How do you decide the “right” thing to do in a tough situation?
• What role does advice from others play in your decision-making?
• Have you ever had to take responsibility for a mistake? How did you handle it?
• Do you think being responsible always means doing the harder thing? Why or why not?
• How do you balance your own needs with the needs of others when making decisions?
• What’s a small, everyday decision that has had a surprisingly big impact on your life?

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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.