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, June 5:
 

Topic #1: Philosophy

• What is the meaning of life, in your opinion?
• Do humans have free will, or is everything already decided?
• What is more important: being kind or being honest? Why?
• If no one sees you doing something wrong, is it still wrong?
• Which is more valuable: knowledge or imagination? Why?
• Is it possible to be truly objective, or do we all have personal bias?
• What is time – something real, or something we invented?
• If you could live forever, would you want to? Why or why not?
• What role does suffering play in human life? Can it be useful?
• How do we know what is real? Could life be a kind of illusion?

Topic #2: Artificial Intelligence

• What is the first thing you think of when you hear “AI”?
• How often do you use AI?
• What makes intelligence “human,” and can AI ever truly replicate it?
• Can we trust AI to make moral decisions?
• Is it possible for AI to be dangerous? In what ways?
• Could relying on AI lead to a loss of important human skills or values?
• Should we use AI in schools and education? Why or why not?
• Would you trust a self-driving car? Why or why not?
• In your opinion, will AI bring people closer together or create more distance?
• If an AI system learns from biased data, who is responsible for the consequences?

Topics for Thursday, June 12:

Topic #1: Travel

• What’s one place you’ve been that you’d love to visit again?
• Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous traveler?
• Have you ever had a travel disaster that turned into a funny story?
• What do you like to do first when you arrive in a new place?
• Do you prefer cities, nature, beaches, or mountains when traveling?
• What’s the most unusual food you’ve tried while traveling?
• Do you collect anything from your trips (photos, souvenirs, stories)?
• Have you ever felt “culture shock” somewhere? What surprised you?
• If you could teleport anywhere for a weekend, where would you go?
• What’s one place you’ve always wanted to visit? Why?  

Topic #2: Creativity

• What’s a creative activity you enjoy (even if you’re not “good” at it)?
• Have you ever made something with your hands that you were proud of?
• Do you find it easier to be creative alone or with other people?
• What inspires you when you’re feeling stuck?
• Is creativity something you’re born with or something you can learn?
• What’s a creative skill you admire in others?
• What’s your creative outlet?
• Have you ever solved a problem in a creative or unexpected way?
• Do you think everyone is creative in some way?
• What’s something creative you’d love to try but haven’t yet?

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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.