Practice English Free Online

This nonprofit public speaking group is a great opportunity to build effective English communication skills.
We meet each Friday at 7:05 AM (PST). Each meeting has three components:
1. Prepared speeches
2. Impromptu speaking
3. Evaluations of prepared environment
Approximately 50% of our club consists of non-native English speakers.
You are welcome to join and listen or you can actively participate.

NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent to you approximately 1-2 hours prior to the event (please check the email associated with your Meetup acct).

As we approach the holidays, let's discus consumerism, shopping, etc - as we enter the holiday season.
To foster a safe and supportive environment, please keep camera on.

• How does shopping make you feel? Are there times when it feels different, like relaxing or stressful?
• What does “having enough” mean to you? How do you know when you have everything you need?
• How has consumerism influenced your home country’s culture, especially regarding holidays or celebrations?
• In your opinion, how does advertising affect the way people shop and the things they think they need?
• Do you think shopping habits are different between generations? How might younger and older people see shopping differently?
• How important do you think brand names are when choosing what to buy? What influences your brand loyalty, if you have any?
• What is your opinion on buying things second-hand or shopping at thrift stores? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
• Do you think shopping online has made life easier or more complicated? In what ways?
• How do you decide between buying something you want versus something you need? How does it feel to say “no” to something you want?
• What are your thoughts on living a minimalist lifestyle? Do you think it’s realistic or desirable in today’s world? Why or why not?

This nonprofit public speaking group is a great opportunity to build effective English communication skills.
We meet each Friday at 7:05 AM (PST). Each meeting has three components:
1. Prepared speeches
2. Impromptu speaking
3. Evaluations of prepared environment
Approximately 50% of our club consists of non-native English speakers.
You are welcome to join and listen or you can actively participate.

NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent to you approximately 1-2 hours prior to the event (please check the email associated with your Meetup acct).

As we approach the holidays, let's discus celebrating the holidays with food and cooking.
To foster a safe and supportive environment, please keep camera on.

• How do you celebrate holidays with food in your culture? Are there any special dishes that must be on the table?
• What holiday foods bring back the most memories for you? Why are those foods special?
• How do you feel about cooking—do you enjoy it, or does it feel like a chore? How does it change when cooking for a holiday?
• What is a traditional holiday meal from your home country, and what makes it unique?
• How do you choose what dishes to make when you host a holiday celebration? Are there any family recipes you use?
• What foods do you associate with comfort during the holiday season? Why do these foods feel comforting?
• How do you think holiday food traditions have changed over time, either in your country or your family?
• If you could invite someone special, from the present or the past, to share a holiday meal with you, who would it be and why?
• Have you ever tried foods from other cultures during the holidays? Which ones did you enjoy, or which ones would you like to try?
• What’s the most memorable holiday meal you’ve ever had, and what made it unforgettable?