The Calgary English as a Second Language Meetup Group

BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ESL Learners join us for an evening of inter-active ESL conversations.

The Meetup is on the main floor Cafeteria/Dining area of Sunterra Keynote Market, 200-12Ave SE.

LOOK FOR ESL SIGN ON THE TABLES.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ESL MEETUP SHARES & ORGANIZES SOME OF THE EVENTS, LISTED BELOW, WITH OTHER MEETUPS & AT DIFFERENT VENUES:

1. HIKING & HOSTELING

2. DINING, BBQ, SOCIAL EVENTS INCLUDING GARDEN PARTIES

3. WALKS IN CITY, PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL PARKS

4. CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE CITY, FREE MOVIE NIGHTS, ETC

Topics for ESL discussion/conversation include:

1. Calgary Events including free movie nites.

2. Team members can share, discuss and add to the following Topics:

• Global Warming and Climate Change

• Volunteer Opportunities,

• Nature Photography - birds and animals including beaver, deer, elk, etc in City, Provincial and National Parks

• Yoga and Meditation - can teach and discuss different types and City Studios for classes

• Travel - Alberta, Canada & US, Central and South America, Asia and Europe

• Dining - share and join us at your favorite eateries, including buffet style group dining

• Cultural events

• Skating, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow-Shoeing, etc

If unable to attend, cancel so 'Waiting' can move to 'Going'

Practice conversational English with global participants and improve E-language skills.

RSVP if you can join us for a chat over a java.

NOTE: Tha meeting place at Sunterra has a diverse dining menu, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
Enjoy a munch and chat.

SOUTHLAND YARD MENU:
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Sometimes SOUTHLAND YARD is booked for a function, or if we do not have enough sitting place, MEET US AT "SAGE & CO" next door.

SAGE AND CO MENU:
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😅💥CLC SINGLES GAME NIGHT (COUPLES ARE ALSO WELCOMED)
@430PM
@SouthlandYard 135 Southland Dr SE

CALGARY LATIN CONNECTION (CLC) promotes Language Exchange and Practice between FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE and ITALIAN. ENGLISH is welcomed, however we encourage practicing LATIN LANGUAGES whenever possible.

CLC SINGLES GAME NIGHT is a night to MIX AND MINGLE, PLAY BOARD GAMES and engage into SPICY TOPICS related to RELATIONSHIPS.

INTERACTIVE GAMES FOR ICE BREAKER: Pool, Foosball, Petanque, Chess, Dart, Board Games, Catch Phrase, Shuffle Board, Scrabble, Guess Who, 5Things...
We Make TEAMS TO PLAY or 1ON1.

RELATIONSHIP TOPICS FOR DEEP CONVERSATIONS:
Each attendee pick a topic of interest from our list and we take turns discussing the topic at lengths. Make sure you make space for others to also express themselves on the topic. When we exhaust the topic, the next member pick another topic from the list and the discussion keeps going, so on...

RELATIONSHIP TOPICS :
Communication & Connection (Weeks 1–12)

1. What’s the one text you wish someone would send you after a great date?
2. Silence in a relationship: comfortable or a red flag?
3. How do you hint you’re into someone without saying it outright?
4. Love languages: rank them—words, touch, gifts, time, acts?
5. What’s the hardest apology you’ve ever had to give—or receive?
6. Flirting styles: playful teasing, deep eye contact, or bold compliments?
7. What question do you ask to really know someone’s heart?
8. Misread signals: share your funniest (or cringiest) dating misfire.
9. How often should couples check in emotionally—daily, weekly, never?
10. What’s a conversation topic that instantly kills the vibe?
11. Compliments: surface-level or soul-deep—which hit harder?
12. What’s the sexiest way to say “I miss you”?

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Conflict, Compromise & Growth (Weeks 13–24)

13. Biggest fight you’ve had—what was it really about?
14. Conflict style: avoider, exploder, or fixer?
15. What’s one thing you’d never compromise on in love?
16. How do you rebuild trust after a betrayal?
17. Silent treatment: mature or manipulative?
18. Family approval: how soon do you bring a partner home?
19. What’s a relationship “test” you secretly put people through?
20. Apology languages: do you need words, actions, or both?
21. What’s the most adult way to say “you’re being annoying”?
22. Power dynamics: who “wins” in a healthy couple?
23. Dealbreaker vs. growth area—how do you decide?
24. What’s one fight that actually made your bond stronger?

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Shared Values, Goals & Future Dreams (Weeks 25–36)

25. Kids, career, travel—rank your top 3 life priorities.
26. Money talk: how soon do you discuss finances with a partner?
27. What’s a non-negotiable value you need in a forever person?
28. Dream life in 10 years: where are you, who’s beside you?
29. Religion or spirituality—how much does it matter in love?
30. Adventure vs. stability: what’s your couple vibe?
31. What’s a tradition you’d start with your future partner?
32. Pets: must-have, dealbreaker, or negotiable?
33. Where do you see yourself settling—city, suburbs, or off-grid?
34. Success: individual wins or team victories?
35. What’s one goal you’d only chase with the right partner?
36. Legacy: what do you want your love story to be remembered for?

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Keeping Love Alive & Spicy (Weeks 37–48)

37. How do you keep the spark after the honeymoon phase?
38. Date night rules: phones away or fair game?
39. What’s the most romantic surprise you’ve pulled off?
40. Bedroom routines: spice it up or keep it classic?
41. What’s one thing your ex did right that you still crave?
42. Flirting after years together—still do it? How?
43. Love letters in 2025: cheesy or essential?
44. What’s a couple ritual that screams “we’re solid”?
45. Intimacy slump: how do you climb out?
46. What’s the sexiest thing a long-term partner can do?
47. Adventure dates: skydiving or cooking class?
48. How do you celebrate “just because” days?

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Intimacy, Desire & Deep Trust (Weeks 49–60)

49. What’s the most vulnerable thing you’ve shared in bed?
50. Turn-on that has nothing to do with looks?
51. How important is sexual sync in a relationship—scale of 1–10?
52. Fantasy you’d confess only to someone you trust?
53. What’s the difference between lust and deep attraction?
54. Naked truth: what body part are you most shy about?
55. Afterglow talk: deep convos or sleepy silence?
56. What’s a touch that melts you every time?
57. Emotional intimacy vs. physical—which builds faster?
58. What’s one boundary you’d never cross in bed?
59. How do you know someone’s safe to be fully open with?
60. Finale: describe your version of perfect intimacy—no filters.
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Do not forget to join our online group to stay in touch 💥 Txt/Call Unico 4o3 6o4 5734 Code: CLC/ To Join our Online Group💥

Please go all the way up to the 4th floor.

Please note that we are now meeting near Villa Medina, and not near Froshberg Gelato as we used to. So please go to the same side of the food court as the elevators and look for me and my"meetup.com" sign.

Free parking is available all day on Saturday and Sundays in the CORE and Holt Renfrew Parkades. The first 3 hours of parking are free and after a $2 flat fee applies.

The Holt Renfrew parkade is located beneath Holt Renfrew on 8th Avenue between 4th Street and 5th Street and is open from 5:30am– 12:00am.

The CORE parkade is located on 4th Street between 8th Avenue and 7th Avenue and is open from 5:00am– 12:00am.

$3.00 flat rate parking is also available on Weekends at Barclay Parkade, 615 3rd Street SW, 3rd Street and 6th Avenue (in after 6:00am out by 6:00am)

Free street parking Sundays.

Street parking from $2.00 on Saturdays (luck required)