E4S Conversation club
Practice makes fluent!
Do you want to speak English more fluently? Are you a sustainability professional or enthusiast?
Join us for some practice!
E4S Conversation club
Do you want to speak English more fluently? Are you a sustainability professional or enthusiast? Join us for some practice!
Hosted by English for Sustainability, E4S Conversation Club meetings are open to all sustainability professionals and enthusiasts from around the world who want to have the opportunity to practice speaking English with other people.
Topics will be focused around sustainability, and small-group conversations are polite and friendly.
Be ready to take notes since you might learn new vocabulary, find out about other opportunities to improve your spoken English and fluency, or meet other people.
Depending on the number of attendees, we can have up to three conversations during each event, so make sure that you have a good internet connection and be ready to speak.
E4S Conversation Club meets monthly, usually on the final Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM EST. To find out when this is in your local time and where to connect, sign up using the link below.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS
What do we do at Convo Club?
We exchange ideas with each other through conversation (not monologues).
Ask people what they think!
🗣️ "Why?"
🗣️ "Can you give an example?"
🗣️ "How about you?"
Build off of what others have said!
Why E4S Conversation Club?
Everyone needs a safe place to practice speaking and listening with speakers from around the world.
Talking about sustainability-related topics can expand our consciousness and inspire actions that will help us to do our part in the fight against climate change.
The Format of Conversations
You will have 2 or 3 conversations during this hour with different groups in breakout rooms.
Each conversation will be 10-20 minutes.
The host will give you a minute to wrap up before returning to the main room.
Guidelines for Successful Conversation
Be polite and professional
Speak as much as you listen
Try to understand: ask for clarification, spelling, and more
Make note of new words and interesting ideas
Use the chat for questions and help
How Much it Costs
E4S Conversation Club is free! There is no cost at all to join the event.
The Meetup app and website is also free to join.
Please arrive on time and make sure that your audio quality is good so that everyone can hear you.
Click below to join us for our next event!
NEXT CONVERSATION CLUB: JUNE 25th
April 30th's Topic & Questions
"Our Power, Our Planet:" Collective Action for Shaping Environmental Outcomes
What power do people really have to change the planet?
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, people around the world have worked together to reduce pollution, protect nature, and improve public health. These actions show that change is possible.
Today, the environment continues to affect our daily lives—food, water, energy, health, and even prices. But environmental protections are under pressure in many countries.
That’s why this year’s theme is important: “Our Power, Our Planet.” It reminds us that real change doesn’t only come from governments—it also comes from people.
Even small actions—like community cleanups, local projects, or speaking up—can create global impact because our world is connected.
(Read more here: https://www.earthday.org/)
In this Conversation Club, we will talk about how when people act together, we can protect the planet and build a better future.
Let's talk about it!
Why do people take action together instead of acting alone?
What is the advantage?Which group action do you think is most effective where you live: voting, protests, or community projects?
Why?What makes people decide to join (or not join) group actions?
Give examples. Which types of group actions do you want to join?What role does education play in collective action?
How can people learn and then act together?Imagine your community wants to protect the environment.
What is one group action you would suggest first?
Protest in Athens, Ohio (April 2025)
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Here's What People Are Saying About Conversation Club
Lara, incredible efforts in promoting effective conversation! Your commitment to helping individuals develop their English communication skills is truly remarkable. Through your programs and resources, you are empowering countless individuals to express themselves with clarity and confidence. Thank you for making a difference in the world of communication!
-Vaibhav Joshi
Thanks, Lara! I love learning about how other cultures deal with sustainability challenges, so it was definitely worthwhile.
-Alex Herridge
For me, the Meetup was a really nice experience. Even though this was my first time, it felt like a meeting of old friends. The topics were interesting and I loved how multicultural the meetup was.
-Aditya Pai
- Togonon