English Speaking Club HSE

Добро пожаловать в клуб английского языка НИУ ВШЭ! Здесь ты имеешь возможность практиковать английский в живом общении с приятными собеседниками! Ты сможешь: - повысить активный словарный запас; - выработать легкость изложения своих мыслей на английском; - тренировать грамотную речь; - улучшать произношение (англо-или американоязычное). - слушать других и гармонично "вливаться" в дискуссию; - знакомиться и весело проводить время! Встреча проходит в мини-группах не более 6 человек, а также в парах. Тем самым, создается эффективное пространство для обсуждения. В роли ведущего выступает Константин Кузнецов, выпускник НИУ ВШЭ и профессиональный преподаватель английского языка. Он проходил обучение в San Diego State University и стажировку в отделе продаж в США в 2016-2017 гг, весной 2015 года сдал экзамен TOEFL IBT на высоком уровне. В октябре 2017 успешно завершил корпоративный проект по обучению английскому языку для компании "Билайн". На данный момент является частным преподавателем, сотрудничающим с несколькими школами английского языка в Москве. Дискуссионные встречи. - Занятие состоит из 3-6 тематических вопросов, которые задают главные направления дискуссии. В то же время, по ходу обсуждения мы можем поговорить и о смежных темах, которые интересны всем участникам. В процессе все участники знакомятся друг с другом, а также выполняют разминочные упражения на расширение словарного запаса. Игры. Играем на английском в любимые настольные игры (мафия, алиас и другие). Кино. Смотрим и обсуждаем интересные фильмы на английском с английскими субтитрами. ____________________________________ Ты получаешь опыт общения на живом английском языке, расширяешь свой словарный запас, выучиваешь новые фразы, получаешь обратную связь по грамматике. А еще знакомишься с новыми людьми, которым тоже интересен английский! Количество мест, в силу формата, ограничено. Следи за анонсами и успевай зарегистрироваться! Встречи клуба проводятся в новом здании НИУ ВШЭ по адресу Мясницкая, 9/11. Welcome to English speaking club of Higher School of Economics! You will: - use your vocabulary more effectively; - express yourself; - meet new interesting people Join the club and have fun!

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19 апреля c 18:30 до 20:00, 74 дня назад

What does “good design” mean to you? Do you prefer simple or complex designs? Why? Can design change the way people feel or behave? What is your favorite example of great design? How important is design in everyday objects? Would you like to work in design? Why or why not?

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12 апреля c 18:30 до 20:00, 81 день назад

Why is it important to know your rights? Have you ever used your rights in a difficult situation? Do you think most people know the laws in their country? What laws do you think everyone should be aware of? How can someone learn about their legal rights? Should schools teach students about laws and rights?

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5 апреля c 18:30 до 20:00, 88 дней назад

What natural disasters are most common in your country? Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? What happened? How can people prepare for disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes? Do you think climate change is making natural disasters worse? Why? Should governments spend more on disaster prevention or recovery? What would you do if a disaster happened in your city?

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29 марта c 18:30 до 20:00, 95 дней назад

What does “freedom” mean to you personally? Do you think people today have more freedom than in the past? Why? Is it possible to have too much freedom? What freedoms are most important in different countries? Would you give up some freedom for safety? Can money give a person more freedom? How?

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22 марта c 18:30 до 20:00, 102 дня назад

What does self-defence mean to you? Is it only physical, or does it include verbal and psychological aspects? Have you ever been in a situation where you had to defend yourself? What happened? Do you think learning martial arts is necessary for self-defence? Why or why not? How can people stay safe in dangerous situations without using violence? Is self-defence more about skill or confidence? Why? Should schools teach self-defence? What are the pros and cons?

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15 марта c 18:30 до 20:00, 109 дней назад

How do you define self-exploration, and why is it important? What activities help you learn more about yourself? Have you ever surprised yourself with your own thoughts or actions? What’s one thing you’ve recently learned about yourself? How do challenges and failures contribute to self-discovery? If you could understand yourself completely, how would your life change?

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8 марта c 18:30 до 20:00, 116 дней назад

What does self-esteem mean to you, and how does it affect daily life? What are some common causes of low self-esteem? How can they be overcome? How do social media and modern society influence self-esteem? What activities or habits help you build confidence in yourself? How do you handle criticism without letting it hurt your self-esteem? Can high self-esteem ever be a bad thing? Why or why not?

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1 марта c 18:30 до 20:00, 123 дня назад

What does comfort mean to you? Do you prefer physical comfort (like a cozy home) or emotional comfort (like supportive friends)? Why? How do you create a comfortable environment for yourself? Can too much comfort stop people from growing? Why or why not? What small things make you feel comfortable in daily life? Do you think modern technology makes life more comfortable or more stressful?

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22 февраля c 18:30 до 20:00, 130 дней назад

What is the most valuable piece of knowledge you’ve ever learned? Do you think experience is more important than knowledge from books? Why? Has learning something new ever changed your life? How? What skill or knowledge do you wish you had? Do you prefer learning from mistakes or from advice? Why? How can sharing knowledge improve relationships between people?

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15 февраля c 18:30 до 20:00, 137 дней назад

Which two traits do you admire most in a partner? Have you ever been drawn to someone's looks? What caught your eye? Can you share a moment when a shared hobby brought you closer? When did a deep talk change your view of someone? How do your values shape your choice in partners? Is there someone real or fictional who shows your ideal traits? Which ones?

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8 февраля c 18:30 до 20:00, 144 дня назад

Have you ever encountered a scam? How did you handle it? What are common scams in your country? Why do you think some people easily fall for scams? How can people protect themselves from scammers online? Do you think scammers should receive harsher punishments? Why or why not? Have you heard of any creative or unusual scams? What happened?

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1 февраля c 18:30 до 20:00, 151 день назад

What is the most difficult choice you’ve ever had to make? Do you prefer making decisions quickly or taking your time? Why? How do you usually weigh the pros and cons before choosing? Have you ever regretted a choice? What would you do differently? Do you think having too many options makes decisions harder? What advice would you give someone struggling to make a choice?

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25 января c 18:30 до 20:00, 158 дней назад

What strong emotion do you experience most often, and why? How do you usually express your emotions, like happiness or anger? Can you describe a time when a strong emotion affected your decision-making? Do you think showing strong emotions is a strength or a weakness? Why? How do you calm yourself down when you feel overwhelmed by emotions? What role do strong emotions play in forming relationships?

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18 января c 18:30 до 20:00, 165 дней назад

What does being an individual mean to you in your daily life? Do you prefer making decisions on your own or with others? Why? Can you share a time when you did something differently from everyone else? Do you enjoy spending time alone, or do you prefer being with others? Why? How do you express your personality through your hobbies or style? What’s one thing that makes you unique compared to your friends or family?

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11 января c 18:30 до 20:00, 172 дня назад

What makes a service "high quality" in your opinion? Can you share an example of the best service experience you've ever had? How do cultural differences affect expectations of high-quality service? Do you think expensive services always mean higher quality? Why or why not? How should businesses handle complaints to maintain a high standard of service? What industries do you think have the best reputation for quality service?

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4 января c 18:30 до 20:00, 179 дней назад

What talent do you have that makes you proud? How did you discover it? Did you ever try to develop a talent but fail? What happened? If you could magically gain one talent, what would it be and why? Do you believe everyone has a hidden talent? Why or why not? Have you ever admired someone else’s talent? What was it? Do you think talent is more important than hard work? Why?

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28 декабря 2024 c 18:30 до 20:00, 186 дней назад

How did you celebrate New Year last year? Was it different from previous years? What is the most memorable New Year celebration you’ve ever had? Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution that you successfully kept? What was it? What is a New Year’s resolution you regret not following through on? Do you have any special traditions you always include in your New Year celebration? How do you usually feel on New Year’s Eve—excited, nostalgic, or something else? Why?

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21 декабря 2024 c 18:30 до 20:00, 193 дня назад

What’s the most valuable thing you own, and why does it mean so much to you? Can something intangible, like a memory or skill, be more valuable than money? Why? How do you decide what is worth keeping in your life? What lessons have you learned from losing something valuable? Do people in your culture value material things more than experiences? If you could only save one possession, what would it be and why?

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14 декабря 2024 c 18:30 до 20:00, 200 дней назад

What is the biggest opportunity you’ve had in your life, and how did you make the most of it? Do you think people create their own opportunities, or is it mostly luck? Why? Can missing an opportunity ever lead to something better in the long run? Share examples. How can language skills open up new opportunities in life or work? What role do networking and connections play in finding opportunities? Have you ever turned a small chance into a big opportunity? How did you do it?

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7 декабря 2024 c 18:30 до 20:00, 207 дней назад

Have you ever started learning a new skill or subject from scratch? What was it, and why did you decide to learn it? What do you find most challenging about starting something new? How do you overcome it? Do you prefer to learn through classes, online resources, or by teaching yourself? Why? What advice would you give someone who feels overwhelmed when beginning a new skill? Can you think of a situation where learning from scratch changed your life? What motivates you to learn smth difficult?

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