Talk/Show Conversation Club

What about happiness? August 4th Talk/show session

Most human beings believe their purpose on life is to be happy. But what does happiness encompass? According to www.dictionary.com this term refers to the quality or state of being happy –delighted, pleased or glad as over a particular thing-. Positive psychology defines a happy person as someone who experiences frequent positive emotions. Those are interesting definitions but still too general. In my opinion, happiness is  a subjective emotion and I would say it depends on such a wide range of variables that it makes it a very fascinating topic to talk about.

Dream Jobs - July 28th Talk/Show Conversation Club

The Conversation Club is back! We are starting this term sessions on Thursday, when we will be talking about dream jobs. We know that some occupations require a degree certificate and others don't. Some of them demand specific skills while others are easy to carry out or just depend on creativity. All jobs have different features that may make them more appealing according to your interests. Is there a perfect job for each person? Is money the only issue to take into account when considering the best job?

Pronunciation and fluency tips May 18th Talk/Show Conversation Club

When learning a second language there are many aspects and features we must take into account, vocabulary, grammar, phonetics, spelling, functions, among many others. However, learners main aim is getting to speak and communicate their ideas in a fluent way, using appropriate pronunciation and getting to interact without difficulty with other speakers. Reaching that goal is not an easy undertaking but there are many tips and activities we can take into account in order to get our target.

Drug Legalization - May 11th Talk/Show Conversation Club

 

Our quote -taken from The Economist March 5th 2009- for this session entails a controversial topic: drug legalization or decriminalization. Drug use is prohibited in many countries since it is still considered a crime. According to  the website www.dictionary.com a crime is an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited. Well, that concept implies many aspects that should be taken into account, right? Now, for many people a question arises: Should drug users be considered as criminals? This and many other questions on the topic will be addressed on our May 11^th session.

Piercings and Ear Stretching May 4th Talk/Show Session

 

Why do people pierce? The answer could vary depending to whom you ask. Some people do so for self-expression, others for cultural identity, many do it for spiritual reasons, while others want to rebel against religion or their own culture.

 

World Englishes April 27th Talk/Show Conversation Club Session

Chances are you have heard about expressions such as British English, American English, Indian English, Globish, the three circles of English, Aussie English, etc.  If you haven´t, join us and find out what they are and learn some stuff and tips about them.

What kind of English do you speak? (Take a minute and think about your accent when you speak English) If you are not sure about the answer, it is a good idea to research about English dialects and accents. What’s a dialect? It is the way a language is spoken in a particular area. People may have a different way of pronouncing words, or they can use phrases other people don’t. What’s your favorite one? 

Gay Marriage April 20th Talk/show Session

 

In April’s first week many national and international TV news, websites and newspapers included the following headlines ‘Colombia highest court paves way for marriage equality in surprise ruling’, ‘Colombia says ‘I do’ to gay marriage’, Colombia’s Constitutional Court legalizes same-sex marriage’. These are great news for the LGBT community since gay marriage has been a controversial topic not only in our country but worldwide.

Let's talk about culture! Apr 13th Talk/Show Session

This coming Wednesday April 13^th we are dealing with cultural aspects from different countries. If you are eager to join us on this ‘trip’ make sure to bring information you may know about any culture. From our home country, Colombia, - to the furthest country, city, or island you may think of. New Zealand and Maori culture, Celtic culture, Filipino Culture, Russian culture, Eskimo culture, just to name a few examples.   

Movie Time! Oscar Academy Awards Feb 24th Talk/Show Session

The 88th Oscar Academy Awards ceremony is a few days away! What recent movies do you remember most? Have you seen movies such as The Revenant, The Martian, Mad Max or Bridge of Spies? Is there any memorable soundtrack coming from these or any other movies?

Celebrity Culture- Who is your favorite celebrity? Feb 17th Talk Show Session

 

Hey folks, this coming session on Wednesday Feb 17^th  we are talking about celebrities. Are you fan of any writer, businessman/businesswoman, scientist, actor, musician, painter, politician, sportman, etc.? Then, come and share with other participants all the insights you may have about these people. We are also having a thought-provoking chat about celebrity culture.