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!
September 25th's Topic & Questions
🌊 Who owns the ocean? 🌊
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, but did you know that two-thirds of it lies outside any country’s borders? These areas are called the high seas—and they belong to everyone, and no one.
From tiny plankton to massive blue whales, the high seas are teeming with life. But they are also threatened by overfishing, pollution, and new industries like deep-sea mining.
✨ In September, the High Seas Treaty was ratified by 60 global members and will soon become international law. (Read about it here.)
Its goal?
To create vast conservation areas in international waters and safeguard biodiversity for future generations.
At this month’s Conversation Club, we’ll explore this topic through small-group discussions. You don’t need to be a scientist to join! Just bring your curiosity, your voice, and your English practice.
Let's talk about it!
Have you ever visited the ocean? What do you remember about it?
Do people in your country eat a lot of fish or seafood? Which kinds?
What changes in the ocean have you noticed in your lifetime (e.g., seafood prices, plastic waste, fishing practices, tourism)
What role does the ocean play in your country’s culture, economy, or traditions?
The high seas belong to no single country. Who should decide what happens there?
The BBNJ Agreement says companies must assess their environmental impact before mining or fishing in the high seas. Do you think this will work? Why or why not?
Imagine it’s the year 2050. What would you like the ocean to look like, and why?
Standing on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean (near Mohammadia, Morocco)
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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