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, February 12th

Topic #1: Communication

• How have smart phones, the internet, and social media changed communication? 
• Use your imagination: how will people communicate in the future?
• How often do you start up a conversation with people you don’t know?
• What are some ways people communicate without using words?
• How does tone impact communication?
• How can you communicate with someone who speaks a different language?
• In what ways do cultural differences influence communication styles and preferences?
• What communication strategies help avoid conflict? 
• What communication barriers exist between generations?

Topic #2: Time

• How do you like to spend time?
• What do you do to kill time?
• Does time fly when you’re having fun?
• Do you agree that “time will tell”?
• Have you ever felt as though you were “in the right place at the right time”?
• What is the most time-consuming thing you do in your life?
• Does it bother you when people take their time doing things, or move through life at a slower pace than you do?
• Do you wish that you had more free time? Are you content with the way you choose to spend your free time?
• What cultural differences exist around the concept of time or timeliness?

Topics for Thursday, February 19th

Topic #1: The Art of Conversation

• What makes it easy to talk to someone?
• What traits do you look for in a conversation partner?
• In your opinion, what is most important for being a good conversationalist?
• If you could have a conversation with any famous living person, who would you talk to?
• What would you talk about?
• Why would you want to talk about that? Explain.
• How do you feel about blunt/straightforward people?
• Is there such a thing as being too honest? Explain.
• Do you like to argue?
• How can you improve your conversation skills?
• Do you like to eavesdrop on other people’s conversations?
• What kind of things do you like to overhear? Where do you listen?

Topic #2: Astrology and Horoscopes

• Do you believe in astrology?
• What’s your star sign?
• Do you know all the signs of the zodiac in English?
• Do you think anyone can prove that astrology works?
• Do you ever read your horoscope?
• Which animal represents the year of your birth?
• Do you know which element (fire, water, air, earth) your zodiac sign is?
• Do you believe that the time of year someone is born can influence their personality?
• What characteristics are commonly associated with your zodiac sign? Do you agree with them?
• How do you think zodiac signs influence people’s relationships and compatibility?
• Why do you think people are fascinated by zodiac signs and astrology?

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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.