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, July 24th

Topic #1: Music

• What kind of music do you like? Do you have a preference for a certain genre?
• What are some of your favorite singers or bands?
• Has your taste in music changed since you were young? What were your favorite artists when you were in school?
• When/where do you usually listen to music? In the car? On public transport? In your bedroom? In the living room?
• Do you enjoy music in other languages? Has music helped your language learning?
• Have you ever gone out to see a concert/live music performance? Any favorite memories?
• Do you play an instrument or did you play one when you were young? For how long?
• Do you think it is valuable for kids to learn instruments?

Topic #2: The Great Outdoors

• Have you visited any national parks in Russia? In the US? In other countries?
• Have you visited any UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
• What is the most beautiful place in nature you’ve ever been?
• What kind of environment or biome do you like the most (forest, deserts, snowy, hot, dry, humid, on the coast, etc)?
• Do you live close to nature, or do you usually visit it on special occasions?
• Do you like to take pictures when you’re out in nature, or do you prefer to take “mental pictures?”
• Have you tried any outdoor sports like kayaking, rock climbing, or skiing? How did you like it?

Topics for Thursday, July 31st

Topic #1: Celebrations and Traditions

• What’s your favorite holiday or celebration?
• Are there any traditions your family follows every year?
• Do you prefer quiet celebrations or big parties?
• What kind of food or drink is typical at your family’s celebrations?
• Have you ever created a new tradition with friends or family?
• What’s one memorable birthday or holiday you’ll never forget?
• Are there any international holidays or festivals you’d like to experience?
• Do you like giving gifts, receiving them, or both?

Topic #2: Dreams and Imagination

• Do you remember your dreams? Are they usually realistic or strange?
• Have you ever kept a dream journal or tried to interpret a dream?
• Do you think dreams have meaning, or are they just random thoughts?
• If you could visit a dream world, what would it look like?
• Have you ever had a lucid dream (where you know you’re dreaming)?
• Do your dreams ever inspire you creatively?
• How do you think sleep and dreaming affect your mood or energy?
• Would you want to live in a world where dreams could be recorded?

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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.