You are what you eat 🥗 That's why it's not a surprise we talk about food and drinks during almost every meeting (although, the AI is still the most frequent topic, in my opinion 🫢).

Food is much more than fuel: it can reflect our culture, lifestyle, habits, memories, and even personality. Do you prefer home-cooked meals or takeaway? Can healthy food be delicious? Is it possible to eat well on a busy schedule? And what food could you never give up?

Let's discuss it this Sunday at 11 AM!

P. S. As I announced to some of you earlier, we are increasing the price by 100 rub. starting this Sunday.

P. P. S. Please take a note, we are gathering at 11 AM this time - The House of Balance is holding the portrait drawing event one more time right after we finish.

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: You are what you eat (and drink)
🕚 When: Sunday, September 13th, 11 AM - 1 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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We sometimes try to bring something to our lives to feel complete - with a new piece of clothing, a gadget, nice furniture, or a flight ticket promising the experience of a lifetime. But what would we want to exclude? A world without mosquitoes? Awkward small talk? Monday mornings? Grammar exceptions? Or perhaps something bigger: comparison, fear of failure, or maybe air pollution?

This Sunday we’ll imagine different versions of “A World Without…” - funny, maybe slightly unrealistic, thoughtful, and maybe better than the one we know. Come share what you would remove, what you would surprisingly miss, and how the world would change without it 🌍

P. S. Also guys, thanks for coming last Sunday ☺️There are no videos from the previous time, but I'll make sure we have something to remember the next meeting!

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: A world without...
🕚 When: Sunday, September 20th, 11 AM - 1 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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🔸 A world without: questions

🌿 Just a reminder: questions serve mostly as conversation starters, it's not necessary to follow them one by one 😉

🌍 Part I

1. If you woke up in a world without coffee or tea, how would you survive your mornings?
2. Which everyday expense would you be glad not to have?
3. What would happen to the fashion industry in a world without the color black?
4. Imagine a world without alarm clocks. Do you think people would be more or less productive?
5. How would you pack for a vacation in a world without weather forecasts? What kind of weather would you delete from the calendar?
6. In a world without elevators, how would our cities and architecture look different?
7. Imagine a world without plastic packaging. What would grocery stores look like?
8. Could you live without music? Why or why not?
9. What phrase do people say too often that you would ban?
10. What household chore would you remove from life forever?

💭 Part II

11. Imagine a world without names. People are identified purely by their current profession or main personality trait. What would your name be today?
12. If there were a world without the feeling of physical pain, would it be a blessing or a dangerous curse?
13. Imagine a world without professional sports. What would replace them as a major global pastime?
14. If we lived in a world without privacy, where everyone’s thoughts or actions were transparent, could true intimacy exist?
15. If we lived in a world without money, what do you think would become the new measure of success and social status?
16. In a world without art or music, what would happen to human emotional expression?
17. Imagine a world without any cultural or geographical borders. Would human civilization be more united, or would we lose our identity?
18. In a world without fast food, what would be your go-to quick meal?
19. Imagine a world without plastic packaging. What would grocery stores look like?
20. If we lived in a world without refrigerators, how would your eating and shopping habits change?

Thank you guys for such a great start to last Sunday! A world without our speaking club would definitely be a much more boring place to live in (I hope you agree 😏)

I will announce the next topic later today ☺️

Andrei

🤔 What makes you, you?

We all have lived through experiences that shaped us - the people we met, the places we lived, the choices we made, the things we failed at, and the moments that changed the way we see the world.

So why not share some of those stories this Sunday? Let's get to know each other better :)

I personally think it's the perfect topic to join us for the first time and meet new people. As for regulars, I noticed we learn something new about each other every time we meet, so come and learn, people!

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: What makes you, you?
🕚 When: Sunday, September 27th, 12 PM - 2 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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P. S. Please pay attention guys, this Sunday we're gathering at 12.

See you in a few days🙃
Andrei

🍄 Guys, we have a question in the comment section. Any ideas? And does anybody want to gather on an English speaking mushroom hunting session next week? 😏

I was just wondering is there any chance that some club members in Nizhny Novgorod enjoys going mushroom picking, and if so, where?

Guys, don’t forget that we’re meeting tomorrow at 12 to talk about what made us who we are! Let’s share some stories and enjoy one of the last warm days together 🙂

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: What makes you, you?
🕚 When: Sunday, September 27th, 12 PM - 2 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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⏳ What does time mean to you?

We all have the same 24 hours in a day — but we definitely don't experience time in the same way.

Some people are always early. Others are always “five minutes away.” Some plan everything weeks ahead, while others prefer to see what happens. And different cultures can have very different ideas about punctuality, deadlines, and free time.

But what is your experience and how does it match with people around you? Let's try to understand it this Sunday 😌

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: The meaning of time
🕚 When: Sunday, October 4th, 12 PM - 2 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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Hi guys, thank you for the nice talk last Sunday! ☺️ We had a really big group of people, and even though it didn't stop us all from expressing ourselves, I suppose next time we'll split into 2 or more.

I'll make an announcement of the next topic real quick :)

The last time we talked, I remember telling you about my cat - and then I realized we’ve never had animals as the main topic of a meeting (at least not while I’ve been the host).

So, if you’re an animal lover, join us this Sunday and tell us about your pets - or perhaps your dream of having one! And if animals aren't really your thing, don't come, you are not welcome come along too: we can talk about what bothers you. After all, being a pet owner comes with plenty of challenges as well.

Let’s talk animals! 🐾

P. S. This time let's gather at 11 - there's some all-day event happening in the cafe, so I suppose it will get crowded earlier.

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: Animals
🕚 When: Sunday, October 11th, 11 AM - 1 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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See you soon guys!
Andrei

Hi! Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and experience last Sunday!
Here's a short clip from our meeting as usual.
The announcement for this Sunday is coming right up!

🎲 (Do Not) Push Your Luck

How much of your life is the result of your own decisions, and how much comes down to pure chance?

Sometimes we're in the right place at the right time. Sometimes everything goes wrong for no apparent reason. And sometimes, what seems like bad luck turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

This Sunday, let's talk about the unpredictable side of life! 🍀

🇬🇧 What: English Speaking Club NN
💭 Topic: (Don't) push your luck
🕚 When: Sunday, October 18th, 11 AM - 1 PM (2h) 🔴
📍 Where: House of Balance (Дом баланса)
💵 How much: 800₽

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See you soon!
Andrei

Have you guys noticed how beautiful this autumn has been? It’s been years since I saw such good weather staying here in Nizhny for so long! 🍁

If you're enjoying the autumn just like me and want to savor the season even more, join the Movie Discussion Club to watch and discuss the wonderful animated series Over the Garden Wall (one of my favorites!)

Hi there! Spooky season is on. Let's dive in this atmosphere and watch and discuss Over the Garden Wall.

Storyline: Somewhere, lost in the clouded annals of history, lies a place that few have seen. A mysterious place called The Unknown... Two Brothers, Wirt and Greg find themselves lost in the strange woods, adrift in a time. With the help of a shadowy Woodsmen and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, they travel through the foggy land in Hope of finding a way home.

First, join me for the movie night

Mini Series: Over the Garden Wall
When: Friday, October 23, 6.30 p. m.
Where: Sputnik, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, 15b
How much: 300 rub

Hi everyone! Andrei here ☺️

❌ Unfortunately, there won’t be a club meeting this Sunday - I have a family occasion.

But don’t worry - there sure will be one next week and I hope to see you there!
In the meantime, enjoy your weekend! 🍂☀️