ITMO Speaking Club

🇷🇺Ежедневная рутина

У каждого из нас есть свой распорядок дня, свои привычки и ритуалы. На следующей встрече разговорного клуба поговорим о ежедневной рутине. Приходите поделиться своим опытом и послушать других, а также обменяться полезными советами на каждый день.

📅 Cреда, 27 ноября  
⏰ 17:00  
📍Ломоносова 9, ауд 3109

Доброе утро! 

Пожалуйста, обратите внимание, что аудитория была изменена, наша встреча состоится в 17:00 в зале 3414!

🇷🇺 Даниил Хармс

Уже в этот четверг отправимся в абсурдный мир писателя и поэта Даниила Хармса! Почитаем его стихи и рассказы, попробуем написать свои - и устроим настоящий поэтический перформанс!

📅 Четверг, 21 ноября  
⏰ 17:00  
📍Ломоносова 9, ауд 3109

✊Debates

Debates are a great way to practice your language and public speaking skills! So, join us this Friday for a wonderful evening filled with arguments and rebuttals!

To register as a speaker or an audience member, register through this form.

To get acquainted with the rules and structure of debates, refer to the following guide.

If you have any questions, feel free to message our page or Tania directly (vk or tg:@T02s15)

📅 Friday, November 22
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova, room 3220

🇫🇷 l'histoire des chasses au trésor

L'histoire des chasses au trésor est fascinante et pleine d'aventures. Ces quêtes, souvent inspirées d'histoires de pirates ou de découvertes, font appel à l'imagination et à l'esprit d'équipe. Rejoignez-nous ensuite pour discuter et partager nos réflexions sur ce sujet intéressant!

📅 Jeudi, 21 novembre 
⏰ 18:30
📍Lomonosov 9, salle 3110

🇪🇦 ¡Hola, políglotas!

En nuestro próximo club de habla hispana, hablaremos sobre "Creciendo" y compartiremos recuerdos de nuestra infancia. Recordaremos las travesuras y aventuras que vivíamos de niños, y reflexionaremos sobre cómo hemos cambiado con el tiempo. ¡Será una gran oportunidad para revivir esos momentos y conectar con los demás!

📅 Fecha: 19 de noviembre
⏰ Hora: 17:30
📍 Lugar: 1303/8 (Media zone)

Climate Change discussion is in session ✨

🤝 Meet our team, pt.7

Next up is Galina 💃🏼

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself:

My name is Galina. I teach Russian as a foreign language at ITMO and I am a moderator of the Russian Speaking Club. I also enjoy improvisationas an art form! I perform as an actress with improvisational perfomances and teach improvisation as well.

2. How long have you been a part of ITMO Speaking Club?

I have been a participant of Russian Speaking Club for about three years, sometimes conducted master classes in improvisation and recently I became a moderator ✨

3. What significance does the Speaking Club bring to you? to our participants?

I realy like the Speaking Club! It gives me the opportunity to meet new people, to see different views on different things and makes my world bigger and brighter. As a moderator I want the club to help participants not only find new people and have fun but also improve their language skills.

4. What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to improve their language skills?

My advice: you shold not be afraid of mistakes! Mistakes are normal! Go to Speaking Clubs even if you feel that your level of language is not good enough for the club. The more you practice, the faster you will make progress. Speaking clubs help to make this process fun and interesting )

🇷🇺 Времена года

Уже в этот четверг мы обсудим времена года и их отражение в культуре и искусстве разных стран!

📅 Четверг, 14 ноября  
⏰ 17:00  
📍Ломоносова 9, ауд 3109

🇫🇷 Les super-héros sans cape

Les super-héros sans cape sont ceux qui, par leurs actions quotidiennes, changent le monde autour d'eux. Rejoignez-nous le prochain pour discuter de ces héros méconnus et partager vos propres histoires inspirantes!

📅  Jeudi, 14 novembre  
⏰ 18:30
📍Lomonosov 9, salle 3110

🌍 Climate Change and Sustainability

What are the real impacts of climate change, and how can we create a sustainable future? As modern citizens, how do we balance our daily lives with the urgent need to protect our planet? 

Join us next Friday for an engaging discussion where we’ll tackle the pressing issues of climate change and sustainability. Let’s share our ideas and strategies for making a difference together!

📅Friday , November 15
⏰ 17:00 
📍 9, Lomonosova, room 3220 (ITMO. Place)

Attention ❗ L'heure de la réunion a été modifiée de 18h00 à 18h30 ❗

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself:

Hi! My name is Linda. I came to Russia from Algeria 5 years ago to become a researcher.

2. How long have you been a part of ITMO Speaking Club?

I joined the ITMO speaking club team last October, but before that, I was a regular visitor at the Russian speaking club whenever the opportunity arose.

3. What significance does the Speaking Club bring to you? to our participants?

As someone with a technical background, I always excluded myself from the linguistic sphere until I attended my first French-speaking club in St. Petersburg in 2019. By chance, a few weeks later, the host left the club, and I found myself becoming the new host. I was very stressed and doubted my ability to hold a conversation without going blank. However, after five years, each session has become a great opportunity to exchange ideas and learn more. I've noticed not only my own improvement but also how the participants in the club have flourished in their speaking skills in a friendly atmosphere ✨

4. What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to improve their language skills?

My advice for language learners, regardless of their proficiency level, is to practice while ignoring the fear of making mistakes. It's important to build a foundation of useful phrases that they can use without wasting time questioning whether they are correct or not. This can help them focus on new vocabulary and the topic itself.

🤝 Meet our team, pt.6

Next up is Linda 💃🏻

🇫🇷 La zone de comfort et le changement

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre prochaine rencontre dédiée au comfort et au changement ! Ce sera l'occasion de discuter de ce que sont les zones de comfort et de la manière dont le changement peut nous affecter ✨

📅 Jeudi, 7 novembre
⏰ 18:00
📍 Lomonosov 9, salle 3109

🎬 Movie Night: Snowpiercer (2013)

In a future where a failed climate change experiment has killed all life except for the survivors who boarded the Snowpiercer (a train that travels around the globe), a new class system emerges.

📅 Friday, November 8
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova, room 3109

🇷🇺 Путешествия

Приходите к нам на увлекательную встречу в следующую среду! Мы поговорим о нашем идеальном путешествии, обсудим прошлые поездки и просто повеселимся)

📅 Среда, 6 ноября
⏰ 17:00
📍 Ломоносова, 9, ауд 3109

🇪🇦 ¡Hola, políglotas!

Esta vez hablaremos del Día de los Muertos. ¿En qué consiste esta festividad? ¿Cómo se celebra? Veámoslo en la próxima reunión del club de español !

📅 Fecha: 5 de noviembre
⏰ Hora: 17:30
📍 Lugar: 3110

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself:

Hi everyone! I'm Maria, and I work with Master's students at ITMO. This year I'm running Russian Speaking club online!

2. How long have you been a part of ITMO Speaking Club?

It feels like a lifetime ago! Svetlana and I started the Russian Speaking club back in February 2022. I remember how challenging it was to launch a new format for connecting with international and Russian-speaking students, but it quickly became clear that this idea was a huge success.

3. What significance does the Speaking Club bring to you? to our participants?

For me, it's a unique opportunity to create a friendly, warm, and welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable and at home. It's a place where people can express themselves, connect, make new friends, laugh, practice Russian, and learn about new cultures 💗

4. What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to improve their language skills?

As long as you're interested and motivated, everything is helpful: hanging out with new friends, songs of Kino, museum visits on rainy days, watching Soviet comedies, exploring the city, reading books (you can choose adapted texts), just do what you love! The most important thing is to be open to new experiences, and you can always chat about your adventures in the Russian Speaking club!

🤝 Meet our team, pt.5

Next up is Maria 💃🏼

🇪🇸 ¡Ojo! Reunión cancelada

Lamentablemente, nos vemos obligados a cancelar la reunión del 29 de octubre debido a que Alyona sigue enferma.

¡Consulta nuestro calendario de noviembre para las próximas reuniones del Club de Conversación Español!

Deseamos a Alyona una pronta recuperación y esperamos vuestra comprensión 🖤

🔭 Futurism

What is futurism? How do we, modern people, envision the world in the next 50, 100, or even 1,000 years? Will technology shape a utopia, or are there challenges on the horizon? 

Join us next Friday for a dynamic discussion, as we dive into the captivating world of Futurism and as we explore our wildest dreams and concerns about the days yet to come!

📅 Friday, November 1
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova, room 3220 (ITMO. Place)

🇷🇺 Поэзия. Анна Ахматова

В этот вторник мы обсудим этот жанр подробнее, поговорим также о биографии и творчестве Анны Ахматовой. И конечно почитаем ее стихи )

📅 Вторник, 29 октября
⏰ 17:00
📍 Онлайн

Ссылка на зум:
https://itmo.zoom.us/j/84865292120

November events 🌬️

Register in the links below 🔽

🇬🇧 English Club:
1.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/9nVNZriQG67E8KJUA

8.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/uVHZqnu2ejN66a3m9

15.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/ASvqv9joBnpJ88cc6

22.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/vooB1hDQ8L2EkSKa8

29.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/MvcuR61MB62rfiuB6

🇷🇺 Russian Club:
6.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/cceEHLb17vcFkYPr5

14.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/1FpWEQc2shxtSuRN6

21.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/maVk6AUiF45jUouk8

27.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/u42FfrVry1Vks7r1A

🇪🇦 Spanish Club:
5.11 at 17:30:
https://forms.gle/sTuTRC11KgSRxB7B7

19.11 at 17:30:
https://forms.gle/RAMQPSDbMVBdVYUB9

🇨🇵 French Club:
7.11 at 18:00:
https://forms.gle/acrvEMJW1jp8DWew7

14.11 at 18:30:
https://forms.gle/VdQNmoPYDAstEuuH8

21.11 at 18:00:
https://forms.gle/u3o9MpUM9TFbPka77

🇨🇳 Chinese Club:
29.11 at 17:00:
https://forms.gle/qen8zTxztCdSRaaE9

🇩🇪 German Speaking Club 🌟

Am Samstag werden wir das Thema Multitasking besprechen.

📅 der 26. Oktober (Samstag)
⏰ 17:00
📍 Zimmer 3109, Lomonosowa 9

Alle Fragen und wichtigen Informationen kannst du In unserem Telegram-Chat finden:
https://t.me/+fGMUxy_CXdIyOWJi

🤝 Meet our team, pt.4

Next up is Valeria 💃🏻

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself:

My name is Valeria. I teach General English and Chinese at ITMO FLTC and also I am one of the moderators of Chinese Speaking Club.

2. How long have you been a part of ITMO Speaking Club?

Not long really. We started in 2023 Spring semester )

3. What significance does the Speaking Club bring to you? to our participants?

For me, and I think for the participants as well, the speaking club is about experimenting, sharing and enjoying.
Compared to English and maybe some other European languages, there are fewer opportunities for Chinese learners to practice it. So, first of all it's about putting it into practice 💪🏻

4. What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to improve their language skills?

I believe, Chinese is a very likeable language, a puzzle to solve)) So, if you're already learning it, the only way to continue is to go deeper and fall in love with it. And there won't be a chance to quit)

🇪🇸 ¡Ojo! Reunión aplazada

Desafortunadamente, nos vemos obligados a posponer la reunión del 22 de octubre debido a que Alyona se ha puesto enferma.

La reunión tendrá lugar el 29 de octubre a las 17:00 en la sala 3220.

Deseamos a Alyona una pronta recuperación y esperamos vuestra comprensión 🖤

🇨🇳 The ability to learn: What's the secret?

Before becoming a good professional, become a good learner. But what is a good learner? 
Join us next Friday to discuss what's most important: motivation and self-organization, understanding goals or curiosity ✨

📅 Friday, October 25
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova str., room 3109
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🇨🇳 Умение учиться: в чем секрет?

Прежде чем стать хорошим профессионалом, станьте хорошим учеником. Но что такое хороший ученик?
Присоединяйтесь к нам в следующую пятницу, чтобы обсудить, что важнее всего: мотивация и самоорганизация, понимание целей или любознательность ✨

📅 Пятница, 25 октября
⏰  17:00
📍 ул. Ломоносова, 9, ауд. 3109

🇷🇺 Телемост

Во вторник присоединяйтесь к нам онлайн или в офлайн: мы обсудим телемосты СССР и США в 80-е как уникальный культурный феномен. Вместе мы воссоздадим первый телемост 1982 года и погрузимся в атмосферу того времени. Узнаем больше о том, как культура преодолевала границы в эпоху перемен 🛰️

📅 Вторник, 22 октября
⏰ 17:00
📍 ул. Ломоносова, д. 9, ауд 3110

Для тех, кто будет присутствовать онлайн:
https://itmo.zoom.us/j/84865292120
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🇷🇺 Teleconference

On Tuesday, join us online or offline, where we will discuss the teleconferences of the USSR and the USA in the 80s as a unique cultural phenomenon. Together we will recreate the first teleconference in 1982 and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of that time. Learn more about how culture overcame boundaries in an era of change 🛰️

📅 Tuesday, October 22
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova str., room 3110

For those who will attend online:
https://itmo.zoom.us/j/84865292120

ITMO Club Fest is starting next week 💞

We're excited to announce that ITMO Speaking Club will be participating as well ✨

We have a lot of fun games prepared for you, so don't miss out! We'd love to see you all at our stand 🤗

📅 Wednesday, October 23
⏰11:00 - 16:00
📍 9, Lomonosova str.

Japan: Culture and Trivia

We're excited to announce our collaboration with ITMO Hikari that will take place next Friday 🤩

An evening filled with discussions about Japanese culture and characteristics, as well as games that will test your knowledge and creativity await you)

Don't miss out!

📅 Friday, October 25
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova str., room 3220 (ITMO. Place)

🇲🇫 Artisans et métiers d’art

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre prochaine rencontre dédiée aux artisans et à l’art! Ce sera l’occasion de discuter de l’importance de l’art sur nos vies et de partager notre expérience artistique 🎨

📅 Jeudi, 24 octobre
⏰ 18:00
📍 Lomonosov 9, salle 3220

I know what you did last week 👻

Thank you all for participating in our mini halloween themed meeting last Friday 🖤

But the spooky celebrations are still underway with the viewing of a classic Halloween movie "Beetlejuice" tomorrow 💃🏻

🇪🇸 ¡Hola, políglotas!

Esta vez hablaremos de Belleza. ¿Cómo ha cambiado el colmo de belleza a través del tiempo? ¿Estamos dispuestos para hacer lo que sea con el fin de conseguir la perfección? Vamos a ver en la próxima reunión del club de español.

📅 Fecha: 22 de octubre
⏰ Hora: 17:30
📍 Lugar: 3210

1️⃣Tell us a little bit about yourself:

My name is Svetlana. I teach Russian as a foreign language at ITMO and run the Russian Speaking Club!

2️⃣How long have you been a part of ITMO Speaking Club?

It's a long but cherished adventure! I’ve been with the ITMO Speaking Club since its early days. I loved seeing my colleague and friend Dasha Koval inviting my Access project teens, who found a vital space to boost their English confidence. Since 2016, I’ve witnessed our growth into a diverse community—a true blessing! ✨

3️⃣What significance does the Speaking Club bring to you? to our participants?

It's heartwarming to see international students improving their language skills while forming deep friendships and even finding love:) Starting anew in a foreign country can be challenging, but our club offers a welcoming space for self-expression and learning in a relaxed, game-like atmosphere.
For me, it’s about more than just language learning—it’s about bridging diverse cultures and communities. I genuinely believe our projects enable students to connect with one another and their own personal journeys, allowing them to uncover something deeper within the stories they share.

4️⃣What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to improve their language skills?

In our modern reality, I would say that creating content in a foreign language helps! Whether it's being a blogger, streaming in Russian, writing songs, or doing stand-up comedy, it's important not to wait for the perfect moment or the perfect level of language proficiency. Start from where you are now and rock it! 💪🏻

🤝 Meet our team, pt.3

Next up is Svetlana 💃🏼

🇨🇵 L'écologie et le développement durable

Chers francophones,

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à notre prochaine rencontre dédiée à l'écologie et au développement durable ! Ce sera l'occasion d'échanger des idées, de partager des expériences et d'explorer ensemble des solutions pour un avenir plus vert 🌿

📅 Jeudi, 17 octobre
⏰18:00
📍 Lomonosov 9, salle 3109

À très bientôt !

🎬 Movie Night: Beetlejuice (1988)

The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

📅 Friday, October 18
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova str., room 3220 (ITMO. Place)

🇷🇺 Поэтическая карта мира: северный фольклор

Друзья! "Поэтическая карта мира" отправляется в мир северного фольклора! Приглашаем вас в дубовый зал иностранного отдела библиотеки им. Маяковского, где вы сможете услышать редкие и малоизвестные сказки народов Таймыра, легенды и сказания, а также приметы и обереги хантайских эвенков — одних из самых северных эвенков России.

Встречаемся в 17:00 у турникетов в холле ИТМО на Ломоносова, 9. Неторопливо обсудим архитектуру вдоль набережной Фонтанки и историю здания библиотеки, а затем направимся на северную встречу.

Если у вас не так много времени, приходите сразу в библиотеку к 18:00! Набережная Фонтанки, 44

📅 Четверг, 17 октября
⏰17:00
📍 ул. Ломоносова, д. 9, 1 эт., у входа
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🇷🇺 A poetic map of the world: Northern folklore

Friends! The "Poetic map of the world" is sent to the world of northern folklore! We invite you to the oak hall of the foreign department of the Mayakovsky Library, where you can hear rare and little-known tales of the Taimyr peoples, legends and tales, as well as signs and charms of the Khanty Evenks — one of the northernmost Evenks of Russia.

We will meet at 17:00 at the turnstile gate in the ITMO lobby at Lomonosov 9. We will leisurely discuss the architecture along the Fontanka Embankment and the history of the library building, and then head to the northern meeting.

If you don't have much time, come straight to the library by 18:00! Fontanka Embankment, 44

📅 Thursday, October 17th
⏰ 17:00
📍 Lomonosov str., 9, 1st floor, at the entrance

💓¡El club de español tiene un círculo más cercano y amigable!

Nos vemos el 22 de octubre💓

🇩🇪 German Speaking Club 🌟

Männer sind vom Mars. Frauen von der Venus. Ist das wahr? Welche Geschlechtsunterschiede gibt es?

📅 der 12. Oktober (Samstag)
⏰ 12:00
📍 Zimmer 3220, Lomonosowa 9

Alle Fragen und wichtigen Informationen kannst du In unserem Telegram-Chat finden:
https://t.me/+fGMUxy_CXdIyOWJi

🇷🇺 Юмор в мировой культуре

Присоединяйтесь к нам завтра, где мы обсудим, над чем смеялись наши предки и какое влияние это оказало на современную культуру )

📅 Вторник, 8 октября
⏰ 17:00
 📍 ул. Ломоносова, 9, аудитория 3110
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🇷🇺 Humor in world culture

Join us tomorrow, where we will discuss what our ancestors laughed at and what impact it had on modern culture )

📅 Tuesday, October 8
⏰ 17:00
 📍 9, Lomonosova Str., room 3110

1️⃣Tell us a tad bit about yourself

My name's Alyona Malinka, I work for FLTC as an English and Spanish teacher and a mentor of three Speaking clubs: English & Spanish for students and ITMO Family for staff. I’m also one of the curators of YaSpeak language shift in Yagodnoe 🌳

2️⃣How long have you been a part of the Speaking Club?

Can’t recall. It feels like I’ve always been there, though I guess it all started in around 2022 when I started joining clubs as a participant first to see how it all works from the inside.

3️⃣What significance does the speaking club bring to you? to our participants?

It’s a place where I personally can feel comfy and rewarded for simply doing what I love and feeling free to go with the flow with my inner crazy idea generator! ⭐️It’s where you can freely be yourself, think outside the box and get highly energised and infected with love for English we all share! I Our clubs are a place where wonderful like-minded people rejoice 💸

4️⃣What piece of advice would you give to anyone looking to improve their language skills?

Experiment! Find your true passion! Do what you truly enjoy. It is by means of deriving pleasure from what we do that that we can push the boundaries and grow 🇬🇧

🤝 Meet our team, pt.2

Next up is Alyona 💃🏻

Next month a wonderful event will take place in ITMO University! Don't miss it!

ITMO CULTURE FEST 🌍🌎🌏

A new cool event at ITMO dedicated to celebrating and getting to know different cultures around the world, prepared by our international students with the support of ITMO.STUDENTS, Buddy System and the Center for Foreign Languages ​​(Russian Language Department). At the same time, it is also a place where you can proudly express and share the beauty of your culture.

Have you ever thought about traveling to another country, making close foreign friends and wonderful memories and impressions? All this is possible at ITMO CULTURE FEST 🔥

When, where and what will be at the festival ??? 🧐

Follow us on Telegram and VKontakte for more upcoming information of the festival 😍

Telegram:
https://t.me/itmo_culture_fest

VKontakte:
https://vk.com/itmo_culture_fest

🎃 Halloween

Halloween came early this year in ITMO Speaking Club!

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the English speaking club's Halloween event on October 11th! 👻

We'll dive into the fascinating history of Halloween and explore what makes this holiday so special. From its ancient Celtic origins to the modern-day festivities, there's so much to uncover about this eerie celebration. 🕸️

If you're feeling festive, feel free to dress up in any Halloween-themed attire—it's bound to add to the fun! We can't wait to see your creative costumes and share some ghostly tales together. 💀

📅 Friday, October 11
⏰ 17:00
📍 9, Lomonosova, room 3220 (ITMO. Place)

🇲🇫 Probabilités et possibilités

Salut les amis ! 🖐️

Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion captivante sur les concepts de possibilité et de probabilité ! Comment ces notions influencent-elles nos décisions quotidiennes ? Quelles sont les implications dans notre vie personnelle et professionnelle ?

📅 Date : 10.09.24
⏰ Heure : 18h
📍 Lieu : Université ITMO, lomonosov, 9. salle 3109

Our cadets are getting ready for the trip to mars 🚀