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French Cafe - Survival French: Speak With Confidence on Your Next trip
### 🇫🇷 Practise real-life travel French in a cosy café setting in London
Planning a trip to France soon?
Whether you're visiting **Paris**, exploring the countryside, or simply want to feel more confident using French while travelling, this interactive session will help you practise the **essential phrases and situations you’ll actually need abroad.**
Join us for a relaxed **1-hour French conversation session** hosted by **Babel Social** at a cosy café-restaurant in London.
In this small-group experience, you’ll practise the key expressions travellers use every day in France — from **ordering food and asking for directions to interacting naturally with locals**.
The session is led by an experienced French teacher who will guide the conversation in a supportive and friendly way while you enjoy the atmosphere of a real café setting.
This is not a traditional classroom lesson. Instead, you’ll learn through **real conversation, practical scenarios, and social interaction.**
🥐 What to Expect
• A welcoming **small group**
• A cosy **café setting for authentic practice**
• Practical travel phrases and useful vocabulary
• Plenty of **speaking time in a relaxed atmosphere**
• The chance to **meet other French learners in London**
• A **short vocabulary guide** to take home
• Guidance from an **experienced French teacher**
Expect around **70% French**, with support and explanations whenever needed.
💰 **Price & Booking**
• **£25 per person** for a **1-hour session**
• **Food and drinks are not included** in the price
To join, **confirmation is required** either via:
• [Eventbrite booking](https://BabelSo.eventbrite.com)
• Private message
Once you confirm your place, you will receive the full event details.
Please note that **once booked, the session is non-refundable and payment is due**, as places are limited and groups are kept small.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Food and drinks are **not included in the ticket price**.
You’re welcome to order something during the session if you wish — many participants enjoy a coffee, pastry, or light snack while practising.
Please feel free to order within your own budget.
📍 Location
TBD
👥 Who Is This For?
This experience is ideal for:
• Beginners or improvers who can introduce themselves in French
• People planning a **trip to France**
• Learners who want **practical, real-life language practice**
• Anyone looking for a **social language experience in London**
🎓 Your Teacher
The session will be led by an **experienced French teacher** specialising in conversational and practical language learning.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, ask questions, and build confidence in a supportive small group.
🌍 About Babel Social
**Babel Social** creates small, curated language experiences in London where people can meet, connect, and practise languages in real-life settings.
We believe the best way to learn a language is through **conversation, culture, and community**.
No classrooms.
No pressure.
Just **coffee, conversation, and confidence.**
Book your tickets here before they sell out:
https://BabelSo.eventbrite.com
Free* English conversation class at International café
Discover the World at International Cafe!
We are a group of Christian volunteers set out to create a friendly community that welcomes everyone! Come and practice speaking English with our English speaking volunteers. You will learn more about British culture and discuss life with NEW topics each week. We also include a Bible story at the end of our sessions.
At International Cafe, we start our meet up with Tea & Coffee and continue in engaging conversations. Each week, we'll look at NEW topics about British culture and history, so you can learn and socialize.
Best of all, it's a free event and open to everyone!
So mark your calendars:
🕕 Time: **Sunday at 2:30 PM**
📍 Address: ECIR OEA, Inspire at St James
Questions? Text Organiser at 07708228436.
China’s Hidden Gems 寻宝中国 🗺️🎒
**1st Sunday of every month,** join us for a fun and social way to explore Chinese culture while supercharging your language skills.
This isn't just practice; it’s **accelerated progress** through content you love — transforming learning into a **fun cultural discovery**!
**This Month's Theme - China's Hidden Gems 寻宝中国 🗺️🎒**
Ready to look beyond the Great Wall and the Shanghai skyline? This month, we’re venturing into the stunning, lesser-known corners of China that most guidebooks miss!
Come explore the **diverse customs, local traditions, and mouth-watering regional cuisines** that make these places so special. Along the way, we’ll decode the **essential travel vocabulary** you need to navigate these "hidden gem" cities like a local. It’s the perfect place to gather travel inspiration while meeting like-minded explorers!
* **All levels welcome:** Our expert host provides active support so you can join in with confidence, no matter your level.
* **Price:** £10 (includes all materials + refreshments 🍵✨)
* **Secure your spot** - [Tap here to Pay](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_qsboSdlMTJ8Q1R)
This is the ultimate fun way to fluency. We can't wait to welcome you!
**How it works - no 'prep work', just chat!**
* **We provide the inspiration:** Each month, we hand-pick authentic "cultural gems" to share (like a song, a short clip, or book).
* Feel free to bring your own material, but there's no pressure to!
* **We provide the treats:** we stock up on free coffee, tea, and biscuits in our beautiful office. 🍪☕️
* **You show up and enjoy:** Watch your Mandarin skills soar with natural, real-world practice!
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the event.** If you’re looking for a bit more structure to accelerate your learning, let’s chat! We're offering **FREE 1-on-1 course advice sessions** to help you find the perfect class. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
**[China Unbound](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/)** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, we empower you to communicate confidently in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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FREE BACHATA CLASS & FREE ENTRY AT BAILANDO SUNDAYS - Be at one Regent ST
Kick off your week with music, movement, and great vibes. Come solo or with friends—no partner needed!
**Schedule (This Sunday):**
• 6:00 PM – Free Bachata Taster
• 6:30 PM – Bachata Classes (3 Levels)
• 7:30 PM – Salsa Classes (3 Levels)
• 8:30 PM–23:00 AM – FREE Social Dancing (Salsa, Bachata, a touch of Kiz)
**What to expect:**
• Friendly teachers, clear level splits, and lots of practice time
• Great music and a welcoming crowd for all levels—absolute beginners to improvers
• Central location, easy transport, and good vibes all night
**Why social dancing is good for you:**
Social dancing is a fun workout that boosts your cardio, coordination, and posture—without feeling like “exercise.” It reduces stress, fires up your brain with musical timing and footwork patterns, and improves confidence through gentle challenges and quick wins. Dancing with different partners builds connection, empathy, and communication skills (you literally learn to “listen” with your body). It’s also an incredible way to make friends and feel part of a community—one song at a time.
Good to know:
• No partner or experience required
• Wear comfy shoes, bring water, and arrive a bit early for level check-in
• Classes start right on time—don’t miss your warm-up!
Price: £10 one class £15 two classes
6:00 PM class is FREE intro to bachata
RSVP now so we can plan levels and floor space. See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹 COVENT GARDEN Language Exchange & Social 🇩🇪🇨🇳🇧🇷🇰🇷
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!
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**Join us for our Sunday International Language Exchange and Social!**
The event starts at **4pm** and will be hosted at Craft Beer Co. in **COVENT GARDEN** 😊🍻🥂
Welcome to the Highest Rated International Language Exchange group in London,🏆 with 1600+ reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
www.languages.london
WHEN & WHERE
**This event takes place at Craft Beer Co Covent Garden on Sunday afternoon.** You are spoilt for choice with public transport options including lots of tube, train and buses close to the venue.
**The address is 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA**
https://maps.google.com/?cid=12246258418147807722&entry=gps
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
1\. When you arrive have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone\. **Collect your personalised language badge BEFORE ordering your drinks.** We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃
2\. Pay the £2 event fee\. You can do this by cash or contactless card / phone\.
3\. Wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave ♻️
......Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
Please ensure you buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
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**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers.....Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World.
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English.... that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love...Bring your friends 💙
The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees 👻
**Community members that no-show at our events and inactive members are regularly removed from our group.**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
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**SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️
The Solution? ...Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 🏆👍
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮♂️
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸
**SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you ♥️
Join our community - https://www.languages.london/
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊👋
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SUNDAY OF TANGO: 3 classes, and a full Milonga in the heart of London!
**ENJOY TANGO WITH US!** Join us at the welcoming and professionally-run weekly classes and Milonga at Los Angelitos, London’s friendliest tango social dancing space.
Start your afternoon with classes:
* first for complete beginners at 2pm for your first steps
* also at 2pm the Improver class for those with a little more experience
* at 3pm by the Intermediate and Advanced class covering more challenging technique and steps
Classes by various professionals with a long experience. After the lesson enjoy the social dancing, with traditional music by different TDJs, the Buenos Aires style with tandas and cortinas.
Our hall features a smooth wooden floor, plenty of space, tables that can be reserved for groups of 6+, and a great atmostphere. Plus with free cakes and drinks on Sunday afternoon to keep you dancing.
**COSTS: PAY BY CASH AT THE TILL**
* Beginner class or improver class (one hour): normally £15 but if it is your first class, RSVP with Meetup and we offer you £5 OFF :-).
* Intermediate and up class at 3pm: £20.
* Milonga: £12 only including free drinks and cakes
A perfect Sunday!
This week's programme and costs: **[https://tanguito.co.uk/sunday/](https://tanguito.co.uk/sunday/)**
A bailar!
The team at Tanguito
Sunday Free Darts and London Language Exchange!
*This event is supported by [languagecalendars.com](https://www.languagecalendars.com/)*
Get **£5 off** their language calendars, posters & tees 👉 use code **HOLA5** or click this link: [https://www.languagecalendars.com/discount/HOLA5](https://www.languagecalendars.com/discount/HOLA5)
**🌍 Connecting locals and internationals in London 🌍**
Join us every Sunday evening in Isington for the London Language Exchange, where over 20 people gather each week to practice new languages, play some darts, share cultures, and make new friends.
See pics of our previous events on our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/babblelondon), and chat to other members who are coming via our [whatsapp group](https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp/).
**🙋 Who is this for?**
All languages and levels are welcome, and we are inclusive of all ages, races, religions etc. Whether you're a polyglot, a beginner just starting with Duolingo Spanish, or you just want to come and socialise, you will be welcomed to our community of language learners and international friends.
**🙌 What to Expect:**
* **Language Practice:** Whether you’re fluent in Spanish, Italian, English, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, or any other language, our hosts will help you connect with people who match your language interests.
* **Free Darts:** We have one darts booth reserved for our group which you can play on for free during our event!
* **Friendly Hosts:** Our hosts will greet you at the entrance, give you a label where you can write the language(s) you speak and the ones you’d like to learn or practice.
* **Inclusive Atmosphere:** We welcome all languages and levels, and make sure everyone feels comfortable—especially if you're coming alone! It’s a relaxed environment perfect for making new friends and practising languages at your own pace.
* **Socialising:** Coming alone or with friends, this is a great opportunity to meet new people in the city. Unlike some other meetup ‘groups’, we do not fill our events with fake members, and you can check how many people attend each week via our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/babblelondon).
**👋 How does it work?**
* **Arrive!** No need to register, just come to our event any time between 7-9pm and our event host will welcome you. They will have an orange lanyard and will be sitting next to our sign.
* **Write your ‘Language Label’.** Here you can write your name, the languages you are learning, and the languages you can help others with.
* **Pay.** Our £1 event fee pays for our lovely event hosts and keeps the event going. Card only please.
* **Get talking!** With the help of our host you will be able to find other people attending the event with compatible language interests - we are all very friendly and the majority of our attendees come alone, so there’s no need to worry about getting involved!
**📌 Where are we?**
We’re normally located in the upstairs of Flight Club Islington 56 Upper St, London N1 0NY: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4noxd4tLWTkVHnqL8
However, always check the location on this meetup event and in our [WhatsApp Group](https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp) just in case there is a change.
**💡 Important Info:** Please disregard the attendee numbers shown on Meetup or Facebook. Because we meet at the same time and place every week, many regulars do not sign up beforehand, but we always have a great turnout, often exceeding 50 people. We also have many more participants who join through other platforms.
**🔗 Connect With Us:** Stay updated by joining our WhatsApp and Facebook groups or following us on Instagram. You’ll get event updates and stay connected with the community!
[https://linktr.ee/londonlanguageexchange](https://linktr.ee/londonlanguageexchange)
**FAQ:**
**Who is this for?**
Anyone interested in languages, from complete beginners to fluent speakers! We welcome all levels and languages.
**Do I need to sign up?**
You don’t need to sign up, but feel free to join our WhatsApp group for updates and announcements.
**Can I come alone?**
Absolutely! Many people come solo, and it’s a great way to meet new friends in a relaxed environment.
**How does the event work?**
When you arrive, you’ll get a sticker to write your native language and the one(s) you’d like to practice. Our hosts will help you find people to chat with based on your preferences.
**What if I don’t speak multiple languages?**
No problem! Whether you’re fluent or just starting out with a new language, everyone is welcome.
**More Questions?**
Check out our [full FAQ here](https://languagexchanges.com/what-is-a-language-exchange/)
**💛 WHAT THEY SAY**
**🗣** “It's so great that people are very friendly and nice here. I practised my English speaking and listening.” - Gerome
🗣 “The language exchange events are a really great way not just to practise languages but also to meet new people in your area. I’ve made many local friends since I moved to the area” - Monika
🗣 “Everything was perfect. The host was so friendly and wonderful!” - Mojtaba
🗣 "It was a lovely language exchange, with lovely people. I practised so much German!" - Sara
**About Languagexchanges:**
We started in Leeds back in 2014 with the desire to provide a welcoming space that brings people together from all different walks of life, with a shared love of learning languages and culture. We now have communities across the UK including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and York - [see all our locations.](https://languagexchanges.com/product-category/events/)
👔 Interested in working with us? [https://languagexchanges.com/work-with-us/](https://languagexchanges.com/work-with-us/)
✍️ Feedback form: [https://languagexchanges.com/events-feedback](https://languagexchanges.com/events-feedback)
📩 Email: [info@languagexchanges.com](mailto:info@languagexchanges.com)
Learn French Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS (SUNDAY)
Want to improve your English? 😊
No matter your level, we’re starting a new conversation group where you can practice, build confidence, and make new friends.
Everyone’s welcome—come join us!
Every Sunday at 2:30pm - 5min walking from Liverpool Street Station
Any questions, contact Voni 07310448654
Tennis for All
The session is aimed at beginners and intermediate level players who have either never played tennis previously or would like to improve on their game.
Join our 2 hours session which will consist of warm up followed by drills focusing on technical skill coaching and will include Forehand / Backhand / Volley and Serve.
Finally you get to play each other refining your skills and techniques and ultimately having fun.
Rackets can be borrowed please let me know if you need a racket in advance.
You need to make a payment 24 hours before the session.
If you cannot attend the session please provide 24 hours notice. Should you wish to cancel. This will allow other players on the waiting list the chance to attend the session.
If severe weather conditions prevent the session you will have credit for your next session.
If there is less than 6 players unfortunately the session will not go ahead.
If you have any questions contact me by either through this email.
hmasoudi@email.com
or call/text me on
07901662457
£ 30 per player per session.
H. Masoudi
Sort code 40-03-33
Account number 31344609
The session is with less than 12 players is run by one main qualified coach.
Assertiveness, Setting Boundaries & Resolving Conflicts In Social Situation
🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE **£4.50 ONLY**
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE **£9.50 ONLY**
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE **£15**
**Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712044151](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712044151)
In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area.
🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working
🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way
🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person
🟢 - How to deal with bullying
🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website [www.socialshortcuts.com](https://www.socialshortcuts.com)
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢Workshop happening after this:
**1\. Creating Or Joining A Social Circle Workshop**
Sun, May 10, 2026, 5:45 PM in LONDON
**[Click to get a ticket -](https://eventbrite.com/e/1984712047160)**[ eventbrite.com/e/1984712047160](https://eventbrite.com/e/1984712047160)
In this workshop Ryan explains how to easily expand, create or join a social circle with the kind of people you want to hang out with plus how to maintain it long term. Ryan also gives some brain training exercises to sharpen your conversation skills to make conversations flow.
🟡 - How social circles function
🟤 - How modern society changes the dynamics of a social circle
⚪ - How to add to your existing social circle if you have one
🔴 - How to build a completely new social circle
🟢 - How to join one that’s already existing
🔴- Ways to make sure you hang out with the types of people you want to
🟣 - How to maintain your social circle over time
🟡 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at holding & maintaining conversation
In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ **Ryan**: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ **Gabriel**: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com
**OTHER EVENTS LINED UP**
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop
5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course
**DISCLAIMER**:
This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
**Follow us on the sites below also**:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts
http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial
http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts
🟣 **Ken Robinson**
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done
Arabic Literature and Current Affairs
One Thousand and One Nights .£15 per hr
Arabic Through Literature and Current Affairs
One Thousand and One Nights & Contemporary Arabic Discussion
Lesson Duration
2 hours per session
• Hour 1: Literary Arabic (Reading & Translation)
• Hour 2: Modern Arabic (Conversation & Debate on Current Affairs)
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HOUR 1 — Arabic Literature (60 minutes)
Objectives
• Develop reading fluency in classical/standard Arabic
• Understand literary structures and stylistic devices
• Produce accurate and elegant translations
Structure
1️⃣ Context & Vocabulary (10 min)
• Brief cultural or historical background
• Key vocabulary (classical, rare, idiomatic)
2️⃣ Guided Reading (20 min)
• Reading aloud by teacher and students
• Grammatical and stylistic explanations
• Focus on:
• Verb patterns
• Sentence rhythm
• Narrative connectors
3️⃣ Analysis (15 min)
• Themes and moral lessons
• Character roles
• Narrative techniques
• Links to broader Arabic literary traditions
4️⃣ Translation Workshop (15 min)
• Collective translation
• Discuss:
• Literal vs literary translation
• Register and tone
• Alternative renderings
HOUR 2 — Current Affairs Conversation (60 minutes)
Objectives
• Build spoken fluency in Modern Standard Arabic
• Learn contemporary political, social, and media vocabulary
• Express opinions clearly and confidently
Structure
1️⃣ Warm-up & Vocabulary (10 min)
• Key terms from:
• News headlines
• Social media discourse
• Political or cultural debates
2️⃣ Listening / Reading Input (10 min)
• Short news clip or article (Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, etc.)
• Identify main ideas and key arguments
3️⃣ Guided Discussion (30 min)
Possible formats:
• Open discussion
• Structured debate
• Role-play (journalist / analyst / public opinion)
• Comparison with students’ countries
Discussion skills:
• Expressing agreement/disagreement
• Clarifying opinions
• Polite debate language
4️⃣ Reflection & Correction (10 min)
• Correct common mistakes
• Reformulate students’ answers in refined Arabic
• Highlight strong expressions
Homework (Light & Effective)
Meeting at Pret A Manger
252 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 7RB
🎾Beginner's Tennis Socials - Plashet Park📍East Ham 📶 Beginner Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48558
**Game Description:**
👋 Welcome to the Beginner Tennis Socials!
Here’s everything you need to know:
📍 Location: Plashet Park, East Ham
⏱ Duration: 1 hour
👥 Spaces: 4 players per session
🎾 Format: Facilitated doubles play (rotate partners, keep it social and fun!)
💷 Price: £5 per person
🥉 Level: New Starters and Beginners
We'll go over the basic rules and techniques to get you playing and grow your confidence. No formal coaching provided just basic pointers.
🎾 Equipment
• No racket? You can hire one for £5 by sending me a quick message.
• We’ll be using pressureless training balls (perfect for beginners 👍)
Looking forward to getting you all on court, improving, and having a great time 🔥🎾
Rules
This is a social, friendly session focused on good vibes and respect on court at all times. No formal coaching is provided only basic pointers.
We will start with a warm-up and then we’ll run through a few simple basics to get everyone comfortable. From there we’ll jump into doubles play and just enjoy the game.
Mistakes are more than welcome as we’re all learning, so no pressure at all. As your coordination and confidence improve, you’ll be able to move up to the improvers sessions.
For now, focus on building consistency, getting familiar with the rules, and most importantly, having fun.
Master the Art of Communication
Welcome to our **Free Event - Master the Art of Communication**!
Join us at the Church of Scientology **Life Improvement Centre** to learn valuable basics of communication and skills that will help you in both your personal and professional life.
During this event, you will learn
some fundamentals of communication - what is it,
what are the vital parts of the communication formula....
and have the opportunity to participate in these new skills.
Hear from trained and experienced communicators, and practice communication techniques in a supportive environment.
Whether you struggle with public speaking, conflict resolution, or simply want to improve your relationships, this is for you!
Come and discover the power of knowledge and how to achieve effective communication.
Find out how you could guide and control communication in your life!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your communication abilities and connect with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you here!
Learn French Events Near You
Connect with your local Learn French community
French conversation club
Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)
French conversation at La Chatelaine in Worthington.
This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday.
Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced,
but everybody is welcome.
If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/






















