ELL Conversation Group - Conversation and Culture

Library : Hopkinton Public Library

Location : Ellsworth Conference Room Hopkinton Public Library, 13 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Start : Thursday 16th of October 2025 6:30 PM

End : Thursday 16th of October 2025 7:45 PM

Description :

Conversation and Culture is a gathering of new and old friends who meet under the direction of a leader to focus on English fluency. Participants who choose this offering are fairly comfortable in everyday conversation but recognize the need to be more comfortable in the world around them. Under the direction of the group leader, an informal survey is conducted to identify topics of interest for the group. These topics of conversation provide a focus for expanding vocabulary and understanding idioms and colloquialisms. One night the conversation might focus on great places to hike, or fascinating facts about the Boston Marathon or how and why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Other times the focus might be more practical: how to navigate town government or how to become a volunteer. Often local community experts will lead the discussion. A member of town government, a local historian, or business owner may lead the group. Participants always are encouraged to share their own stories and expand the conversation. No matter what the evenings focus might be, Conversation and Culture will help the participants to: Enrich vocabulary Practice communication skills Learn about the local community Registration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar. Our English Language Learning groups are made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library hopkintonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ell-convo-and-culture-3/