Social Conversations at East and West Learning Connections 2025

Have you ever wondered what to talk about in a social conversation? Or, as an immigrant, do you sometimes feel it is difficult to join your local co-workers’ conversation because you don’t know the people or things they are talking about, or you have some everyday questions that you would like to know how local people would think or deal with? Or do you just want to find a safe, relaxing and friendly environment to talk to some native English speakers, and enjoy a pleasant conversation?

Judith Lawrence and her native English-speaking volunteer team are kindly facilitating Social Conversations to address those questions for you at the East and West Learning Connections. They come from all walks of life. We are so delighted to have a group of open-minded, friendly, and fun people as our facilitators! You are welcome to bring your own topics of interest to the program. Register here.

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EAWLC Social Reading Club/读点东西俱乐部: Read Together, Chapter by Chapter

This online club meets ALMOST every week to read books together, chapter by chapter.  Club members, who come from diverse backgrounds and live in different countries, take turns to present the chapter(s) they volunteer to lead the reading, and facilitate the breakout room discussion that follows.  We welcome you to join us, and bring your unique life experience and perspective to the discussion!

Sessions will take place on Saturdays except for holiday breaks or otherwise notified.

Time: Saturdays from February 1, 2025, 7:30 -9 P.M. (Eastern Time).

Registration link for the latest book:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HasokwhiSy6EgUO0MJO0iA#/registration

 

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Notes for the 2025 Lunch Coaching Hour on Business Communication

May: Manage Difficult Conversations

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Ah, handling difficult conversations—never an easy topic! But it’s one Coach Ric has a lot to say about, and for good reason: people are always asking about it. Among all the useful tips Coach Ric shared, I hope I can remember “firm and fair” when handling difficult situations. The “win and lose” analysis of a conversation is also eye opening. Can we actually “win” a conversation? Find the presentation of this session here.

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