In July’s Thinking in English Conversation Clubs we’ll discuss football, confidence, the United States, and motivation. These are all topics that encourage telling personal stories, while engaging in lively debates and real-world communication.
As always, every Conversation Club session is designed to help you feel prepared and confident, with:
- Carefully prepared discussion questions
- A focused vocabulary list
- Example answers at different levels
- Small-group speaking practice
- Support from trained tutors (and me!)
Hereโs whatโs coming up in July 2026.
June Conversation Club Topics
Each week, we focus on a different theme designed to encourage natural conversation, opinion sharing, and real-life English use. As always, Iโll prepare discussion questions, useful vocabulary, and example answers before each session.
Week 1: Talking About Football!
Tuesday & Thursday: June 30 & July 4
We kick off July with the world’s most popular sport.
Weโll discuss:
- Why football is so popular around the world
- Favourite teams and players
- International tournaments and rivalries
- Whether sport can bring people together
Week 2:ย Confidence & How to Improve It!
Tuesday & Thursday: July 7 & 9
Confidence is essential in both English and life. This session is especially useful for English learners looking to become more comfortable speaking.
Weโll explore:
- What confidence really means
- How to overcome self-doubt
- Building confidence through practice
- Personal experiences and advice
Week 3: The USA
Tuesday & Thursday: July 14 & 16
This week we’ll explore one of the world’s most influential countries. Topics include:
- American culture and traditions
- Stereotypes
- Politics, history, and society
- Travel and personal experiences
A great opportunity to compare cultures and discuss different perspectives.
Week 4: What is Your Motivation?
Tuesday & Thursday: July 21 & 23
We finish the month with a conversation about goals, purpose, and motivation. We’ll discuss:
- What motivates people?
- Staying motivated when learning English
- Long-term vs short-term goals
- Advice for maintaining good habits
This is a reflective session that encourages meaningful conversation and personal storytelling.
Conversation Club Times (UK Time)
All Conversation Clubs run at the same weekly times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 12:00 UK time
- 18:00 UK time
- 24:00 UK time
You can join one session or all six each week, depending on your schedule and goals.
Each session lasts around 60 minutes and takes place in small groups of 3โ4 learners, supported by trained English tutors (and me!).
Join From Anywhere in the World
Conversation Clubs are fully online and hosted on Discord, making them easy to join from anywhere. To help you find the right time, we provide around-the-world time conversions here:
12pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 12:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 05:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 06:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 08:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 08:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 13:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 14:00 TRT
- Taipei, Taiwan Tue/Thur at 19:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Tue/Thur at 20:00 JST
18pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 18:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 11:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 12:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 14:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 14:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 19:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 20:00 TRT
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 01:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 02:00 JST
24:00pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Wed/Fri at 00:00 BST
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 17:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 18:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 20:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 20:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
- Warsaw, Poland Wed, Wed/Fri at 01:00 CEST
- Istanbul, Turkey Wed/Fri at 02:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 07:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 08:00 JST
Who Can Join?
Conversation Clubs are available to Patreon members on the English Learner and English Master tiers.
For ยฃ11.50 per month, you get:
- Access to all Conversation Club sessions
- Up to 24 speaking sessions per month
- Weekly Conversation Club blog articles
- A supportive international English-learning community
Most participants are intermediate to upper-intermediate/advanced (B1โC1), so youโll be speaking with motivated learners who want to improve, not just listen.
How to Join the Conversation Club
Getting started is easy:
- Visit patreon.com/ThinkingInEnglish
- Choose the English Learner or English Master tier
- Follow the instructions to join our Discord community
- Join any Conversation Club session you like
Even if youโve never used Discord before, youโll receive guidance to help you join your first session confidently.
Join here: https://www.patreon.com/ThinkingInEnglish
Final Thoughts
Iโd love to see you in a session this month!
