30. Thoughts on Conversation Groups

Hi there!

Next week will be our final session of the academic year. To mark the occasion, we’d like to dedicate some time to reflecting on your experience as English learners — both in our group and beyond. Have our meetings been helpful for you? What do you think are the strengths of our conversation group? Is there anything you would have liked to do differently, or anything you felt was missing? While you get ready to share your thoughts, feel free to watch a couple of useful videos here:

1.  How to be included in any group conversation (Without saying something smart)

 

2. Is there a critical period for learning a language?

 Have a great weekend!

29. Travelling

Hey fellow conversationalists!

Check out this dialogue on some unexpected downsides of traveling. It could spark a great discussion for our meetup next week:

Happy weekend, everyone!

28. Health, the Body, and Well-being

Dear conversationalists,

Next week’s topic is "Health, the Body, and Well-being." My suggestion for these days is that you watch this video about the process of falling ill:

Prepare yourselves for these quiz:

What is the main function of cytokines during an infection?
Why does the body break down muscles when you’re sick?
What is one negative effect of scars on organs like the heart or lungs?
How do vaccines primarily help the immune system?
What does the video compare to “training with real weapons” in a dangerous dojo?

Have a great weekend!

27. Wishes, Desires, and Regrets

Hi there!

We've all whispered "I wish..." in the dark – maybe wishing for more time, different choices, or roads not taken. But what if these regrets aren’t just painful memories? What if they’re secret maps to your bravest self?

Next week’s video (below) cracks open the grammar of wishes and regrets:

 

 Have a great weekend!