⏰ Heads up: Summer Time Change! 🌞

Starting this Sunday, Europe switches to summer time ⏩ which means the clocks jump forward one hour.

The Speaking Club will still meet at 16:00 CET as always — but if you're in a country that doesn't change the clocks (like Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Brazil or any other sensible part of the world), the session will now start one hour earlier for you.

📍 For example:
🇷🇺 Moscow time will shift from 18:00 to 17:00

Double-check your time zone so you don’t miss the first few minutes of the chat!
Same happy faces, just a little time twist.

🎧 Let’s Talk Podcasts! – Speaking Club Session

Podcasts are everywhere—from deep dives into true crime to quick hits of motivation while doing the dishes. But what makes them so addictive? Are they just background noise or the new way we process the world?

We’ll chat about what makes a great podcast, how AI is changing the game, and if everyone really needs their own mic.

📅 Date: Friday, 5th April
⏰ Time: 16:00 CET
💰 Price: Any donation on Ko-fi

Let’s tune in and talk it out. 🎙️💬

🧸 Trip down memory lane – Speaking Club Session

This week, we’re diving into childhood memories.

What made you feel amazed, embarrassed, or proud as a kid? Did you have a favorite toy, a nightmare you still remember, or a holiday you’ll never forget?

We’ll explore meaningful feelings, unforgettable firsts, and the everyday magic of being a child.

📅 Date: Friday, 11th April
⏰ Time: 16:00 CET

Bring your stories, your nostalgia, and maybe your inner child. 🧃🎒

🎙️This Friday in the Speaking Club: Let’s talk HUMOUR!

Are you good at telling jokes?
Ever laughed at something you didn’t even get?
Do people from your country take themselves seriously or can share a good laugh?

This week, we’re diving into how we use humour — in English and across cultures. Expect laughs, awkward giggles, and maybe a few bad memes.

As always:
📅 Friday 18/04
⏰ 16:00 CET
📍 On Zoom (message me to get your link)

Bring a funny story, or just your hilarious self.
Who’s in? 👇

Friday = Speaking Club Day!

🎯 What would you put on your bucket list?

Let’s talk about:
- dreams that keep us going,
- things that scare us (in a good way),
- and why some plans stay on the list forever.

Would you rather swim with sharks or write a novel?
Skydive or read every book on your shelf?

Come for the conversation and bring your biggest (or weirdest) goal.

📅 Friday 25/04
⏰ 16:00 CET
📍 On Zoom (message me to get your link)

🎙️ This Friday in the Speaking Club: Tourist Traps & Hidden Gems!

Ever queued for hours just to say, “Well... that was underwhelming”?
Or stumbled across a place so magical you didn’t even want to post about it?

This week, we’re swapping travel disasters, secret favourites, and arguing (nicely!) over what’s really worth visiting. Expect hot takes, wild recommendations, and maybe some unpopular opinions. 😎

As always:

📅 Friday 03/05
⏰ 16:00 CET
📍 On Zoom (message me to get your link)

Bring your travel hot takes — or just come ready to laugh and dream.

🎒 Been dreaming of that perfect trip…

We will be opening up Google reviews and writing our own tonight at 16:00 CEST on Zoom.

Tripadvisor, but tragic

This week’s speaking club took a wild turn: we dove into 1-star reviews of the world’s most popular travel spots and then made our own list of overrated destinations.

Turkey? Too hot for Natasha.
Dubai? Too shiny for Diana.
Milano? Too ugly for Cristina.

But the winner (or should we say... sinner) was:

🪦 Moscow’s Lenin Mausoleum — where you queue for hours to see a dead guy in a glass box. And yes, people pay for that.

We’re still recovering.

By the power of God, I now pronounce you… separated!

May 9th at 16:00 CET, we’re hosting a special session of our Speaking Club titled:

✨ "Divorcing your phone" ✨

We solemnly swear to question our vows to the screen:
- Do you promise to check me every 5 minutes?
- To scroll in sickness and in health?
- Till the battery do us part?

Maybe it’s time to break up.💔

All levels welcome. As always, we’re here to speak, laugh, and connect — not to be perfect.
👉 [Zoom, May 9th, 16:00 CEST check your time zone]

This week’s theme: Building confidence

Have you ever felt completely confident in one moment—and utterly lost the next?

You’re definitely not alone!
This Friday, we’ll dive into the wonderfully human, slightly messy, yet surprisingly practical topic of confidence:

* What confidence really means (and what it doesn't!)
* Why it seems to vanish exactly when we need it most

We’ll swap stories, pick up handy expressions and explore science-backed tips.

👥 As always: Safe space, no grammar policing, just positive vibes and meaningful conversations.
🎯 Level: B1+ and above
📍 Where: Zoom
☕️ Bring a cuppa, your voice, and a story or two!

👀 Topic this Friday: “Why do we gossip?”

Did someone say tea?
Did someone bring gossip?☕

This Friday we’re digging into why gossip is such a universal habit—whether whispered in the office or dropped in a group chat.

🎙 You can listen to a BBC podcast here and ask yourself:
— Is gossip always bad?
— Can it actually build trust?
— When is it better to speak up or stay quiet?

As always, it’s 60 mins on Zoom → lots of gossiping, no awkward silences.

🗓 Friday at 16:00 CET, check your time zone