Struggling to Speak in English?
Many English learners study for years, listening to podcasts, memorising vocabulary, watching movies, yet still struggle to speak confidently in real situations. You might understand a lot of English, but when it’s time to open your mouth, the words disappear.
This is completely normal, and it’s exactly the problem Thinking in English Conversation Clubs are designed to solve.
Conversation Clubs give you the missing step between learning English and using English, helping you practise speaking in a friendly, supportive, and structured environment.
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What are Conversation Clubs?
Our Thinking in English Conversation Clubs are friendly, small-group sessions where you can finally practise speaking English regularly, naturally, and without stress.
These clubs are designed to help you:
- practise real conversation
- build confidence
- discuss interesting topics
- meet learners from around the world
- use vocabulary and grammar from recent podcast episodes
Many learners feel nervous about speaking English, especially if they don’t have opportunities to practise in their daily life. Conversation Clubs give you a safe, relaxed space to speak as much as possible, experiment with new language, make mistakes, and learn from them.
Every week, I prepare a unique topic, discussion questions, a vocabulary list, and example answers for different English levels. I give you everything you need to feel confident and ready before the session begins.
Usually, the topics connect to the previous week’s episode, helping you turn passive listening into active speaking.
In each session, you will be placed into small groups of 3–4 people. Our trained English tutors (and me) move around the groups to support conversations, answer questions, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
The goal is simple: speak as much as possible.
Who Can Join the Conversation Club?
Conversation Clubs are open to all Patreon members on the English Learner and English Master tiers. These levels include full access to every speaking event each week. For just £11.50 a month, you can attend up to 24 sessions a month!
Join one session or join them all!
If you are currently an English Listener, you can upgrade at any time to start participating in the clubs.
All learners are welcome, but most participants are intermediate to upper-intermediate (B1-C1 level), which means you’ll be speaking with motivated people who genuinely want to improve. And because the groups are small, everyone has plenty of time to talk.
If you want to build confidence, prepare for study or work abroad, or make English-speaking friends, I think the Conversation Club community is one of the most supportive and friendly places to practise.
When and Where Do the Conversation Clubs Take Place?
We currently run six Conversation Clubs every week
(with more times potentially added in the future).
Tuesdays: 12:00, 18:00, 23:00
Thursdays: 12:00, 18:00, 23:00
(All times are UK time)
Conversation Club Times (Around The World)
12pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 12:00 GMT
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 06:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 07:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 09:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 09:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 13:00 CET
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 13:00 CET
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 15:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Tue/Thur at 20:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Tue/Thur at 21:00 JST
18pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Tue/Thur at 18:00 GMT
- Mexico City, Mexico Tue/Thur at 12:00 CST
- Bogota, Colombia Tue/Thur at 13:00 COT
- Santiago, Chile Tue/Thur at 15:00 CLST
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tue/Thur at 15:00 BRT
- Rome, Italy Tue/Thur at 19:00 CET
- Warsaw, Poland Tue/Thur at 19:00 CET
- Istanbul, Turkey Tue/Thur at 21:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 02:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 03:00 JST
23:00pm Conversation Club Around The World
- London, United Kingdom Wed/Fri at 23:00 GMT
- 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 00:00 CET
- Warsaw, Poland Wed, Wed/Fri at 00:00 CET
- Istanbul, Turkey Wed/Fri at 02:00 EEST
- Taipei, Taiwan Wed/Fri at 07:00 CST
- Tokyo, Japan Wed/Fri at 08:00 JST
You can join as many sessions as you want each week. Attend just one, or come to all six if you need extra speaking practice.
All clubs take place online through Discord, my community platform. It’s free and easy to use, and we have a dedicated Conversation Club area where we host sessions, answer questions, and help you get set up.
Once you become a patron, you’ll receive:
- Instructions on how to join the Discord
- Access to all Conversation Club rooms
- Guidance on how to join your first session
Whether you’re at home, at work, or travelling, you can log in from anywhere in the world and join a friendly group of English learners. On your computer, on your tablet, or on your phone.
Why Join a Conversation Club?
Conversation Clubs are an amazing way to improve your fluency, confidence, and real-life English communication skills.
Here’s what you gain as a participant:
- Build speaking confidence — practise regularly in a safe, friendly environment
- Learn real-life, natural English — use vocabulary and grammar in meaningful conversations
- Speak with trained tutors — get guidance, corrections, and feedback
- Meet students from 20+ countries — join an international community of learners and make friends worldwide
- Practice topics that matter — from current podcast episodes to everyday conversations
- Improve fluency through regular practice — small groups ensure everyone gets a chance to speak
- Affordable, flexible, friendly — join sessions that fit your schedule without the high cost of language schools
Since launching in July 2022, Conversation Clubs have grown from just 4 participants to hundreds of learners joining weekly sessions from all over the world, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Italy, Spain, Poland, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, as well as learners living or studying in the UK, USA, and Australia.
On average, 50–70 learners take part every week.
Hundreds of learners have used the clubs to improve their English, gain confidence, and achieve real-world goals. Here’s what some of them say:
Learner Testimonials
Doris (Taiwan)
“I’m truly grateful that you created this space for English learners around the world to practice together. Conversation Club has been with me on my journey from preparing for the IELTS exam to actually moving to the UK to study.”
Diego (Ecuador)
“Finally I’ve got a job! I want to thank you and the Thinking in English team for providing us (non-English speakers) with this safe space to practise, learn about interesting topics, get to know people, and learn from failure. During my time joining these clubs, I have improved a lot, and have helped me to gain confidence when speaking in English! Now, I would say job interviews are like a conversation club!“
Conversation Club Blog Articles
To help you feel confident and fully prepared before each session, I publish a Conversation Club Blog Article every week. These posts give you everything you need to participate successfully, even if you’re shy or unsure about your speaking ability.
Each weekly article includes:
- The upcoming discussion questions
- A useful vocabulary list connected to the topic
- Example answers at different English levels (so you can see how to respond naturally)
- Extra notes and cultural explanations when necessary
- A short summary connecting the topic to the latest podcast episode
These articles act as your study guide for the week’s Conversation Club. You can read them quickly before the session or use them to revise afterwards.
You can find all the weekly articles here: https://thinkinginenglish.blog/category/blog/conversation-club/
How to Become a Patron?
Becoming a patron is a simple process. To join our community and access exclusive content and benefits, follow these easy steps
- Click on the “Become a Patron” button on our Patreon page.
- Select the tier that aligns with your language learning goals.
- Complete the registration process, which includes setting up your payment method.
- Once you’re a patron, you’ll gain immediate access to the benefits of your chosen tier.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to speak perfectly?
Not at all. Conversation Clubs are designed for learning, practising, and making mistakes. Nobody speaks perfectly, the goal is to improve your confidence and fluency over time.
What English level is required?
Most participants are upper-intermediate to advanced, but motivated intermediate learners also do very well. You don’t need to be fluent. You only need to be willing to speak and improve.
What if I’m shy or nervous?
Many learners feel this way at first. The groups are small, friendly, and supportive, and you’ll quickly feel comfortable. You’re never forced to speak, but you’ll be surprised how quickly your confidence grows.
What technology do I need?
You only need:
- A smartphone or computer
- A stable internet connection
- Free Discord account (you’ll get the link after joining Patreon)
No special software, no complicated setup.
Can I join without a camera?
Yes. Cameras are optional, but recommended. Some learners prefer to keep theirs off, and that’s completely fine. But turning on your camera makes conversation easier.
How long are the sessions?
Each Conversation Club usually lasts 50–60 minutes. Some learners stay for the full hour, while others join for part of the session when they are busy.
What if I can’t join every week?
No problem! You can join whenever your schedule allows. Some patrons join every session, others attend once or twice a month. It’s flexible and designed to fit your life.
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