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, September 11th

Topic #1: Time

• Are you usually on time, early, or late?
• What’s your favorite time of day, and why?
• Do you prefer to plan your time carefully or go with the flow?
• What’s one activity that makes time pass very quickly for you?
• What’s one activity that makes time feel very slow?
• Do you think people today are busier than people in the past?
• If you could go back in time to your childhood for one day, what would you do?
• Do you like having a daily routine, or do you prefer when every day is different?
• What’s the best way to spend a free weekend, in your opinion?
• If you could add one extra hour to the day, how would you use it?

Topic #2: Music

• What kind of music do you usually listen to?
• Who is your favorite singer, band, or composer?
• Do you like listening to music while you study or work? Why or why not?
• Have you ever played a musical instrument or sung in a choir?
• What’s a song that always makes you feel happy?
• Do you enjoy traditional music from your country, or do you prefer modern styles?
• Have you ever been to a live concert? What was it like?
• Do you think music can help people learn languages?
• How is music connected to culture in your opinion?
• If you could go to a music festival anywhere in the world, which one would you choose?

Topics for Thursday, September 18th

Topic #1: Internet, Digital Nomads & Modern Work Forms

• How much time do you usually spend online each day, and what do you mostly do?
• Would you like to work remotely from anywhere in the world? Why or why not?
• What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of working online?
• Do you think people are more productive working in an office or working remotely?
• If you could choose one country to live in as a digital nomad, where would it be?
• How has the internet changed the way people find jobs or build careers?
• Do you think remote work will become the main way people work in the future?

Topic #2: Film & Entertainment Industry

• What kind of movies or TV shows do you usually enjoy watching?
• Who is your favorite actor, director, or filmmaker?
• Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why?
• What’s an example of a movie or show that made you see something in a new way?
• If you could work in the film or entertainment industry, what role would you choose?
• Do you think streaming services are changing the way people watch movies
• What’s one film or show that really left a strong impression on you?

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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.