Free English Conversation Classes at Ottawa English
Join relaxed, friendly, and supportive conversation classes designed to help ESL learners practice speaking, build vocabulary, and gain real confidence. These weekly online sessions are perfect for anyone who wants natural English practice without pressure or textbooks.
Why Join these Conversation Classes?
✔ Build Real Speaking Confidence
Speaking is the skill most learners struggle with, and it’s also the one that improves fastest with regular practice. These classes help you speak more naturally and comfortably in English:
✔ Practice Real, Everyday English
You’ll hear different accents, speaking styles, and natural conversation patterns to improve your listening and comprehension rather than memorized textbook phrases.
✔ Expand Your Vocabulary
Each session introduces useful vocabulary, expressions, and phrases you can use immediately in daily life.
✔ Improve Fluency Without Pressure
The environment is relaxed, friendly, and low-stress. You’ll speak often with supportive guidance.
✔ Connect With Other Learners
Meet people who share similar goals, challenges, and experiences.
Why Learners Love These Classes
These classes are popular amongst newcomers to Canada, ESL learners, and students because the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and pressure-free. Of course, it helps that these conversation classes focus on real conversation topics instead of memorized scripts and are completely free.
Who These Classes Are For
These classes are for beginners who want to practice simple speaking in a safe space, Intermediate learners who want to improve fluency and vocabulary, and advanced learners who want natural, real-world conversation practice.
Some of our students are:
- Newcomers to Canada
- ESL learners who feel shy or nervous speaking English
- Students preparing for speaking tests like IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, or CAEL
- Professionals who want more natural conversation skills
- Anyone looking for a free, supportive place to practice
When are the classes?
Thursdays – 11am to 12pm EST.
- 7pm in Saudi Arabia
- 8pm in UAE. These online classes are 100% free via zoom.
Classes are held online via zoom and are 100% free
How to Join the Next Free Class
To join the next session contact me to sign up
To help you feel comfortable and ready for the topic before class begins, I’ll send you:
- a short article
- a few warm-up questions
- the zoom link
I will be recording these free conversation classes, and will be posting sections that may be helpful to others on YouTube. By participating in these free English classes, you are agreeing to a recording of you, expressing yourself in English, being posted on YouTube.
Rules
Each free English conversation class has a maximum of 4 people, so please let me know if you can’t attend. I’ll give your spot to someone else.
Be punctual, polite and courteous, or I’ll remove you from the classroom and my list.
You can attend more than one free English conversation class, but new students, or particularly easy-going participants, get priority.
By participating in these free English classes you are agreeing to a recording of you, expressing yourself in English, being posted on YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Do I need to register or pay?
… No — the classes are completely free. - Do I need a certain English level?
… No — all levels are welcome, and you can participate as much or as little as you like. - Do I have to speak?
… You’re encouraged to speak, but you can listen until you feel comfortable.
By participating in these free English classes you are agreeing to a recording of you, expressing yourself in English, being posted on YouTube.
Free Conversation Topics
| Date | Topic |
| 2026 | |
| January 22nd | Are animals freer than humans? |
| February 12th | Does fashion help society? |
| February 26th | Should the government regulate food? |
| March 12th | What’s the most useful app on your phone? |
| March 26th | Future goals |
| 📍📍April 9th 📍📍 | 📍📍What are the long-term effects of so many people being glued to their screens?📍📍 |
| April 16th | Do movies & books have equal power to change the world? |
| April 23rd | What’s the most useful thing you own? |
| April 30th | If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? |
| May 7th | Food stories from home. What’s the best meal of the day |
| May 14th | Movies, Shows, and Stories we love. |
| May 21st | My dream job. |
| May 28th | How have your goals changed during your life? |
| June 4th | Travel Adventures and Misadventures. |
| June 11th | If you could get rid of a holiday, which one would you get rid of? |
| June 18th | What book has had the biggest effect on the modern world? |
| June 25th | What two questions would you ask to get the most information about who a person truly is? |
| July 2nd | Which is better – a broad knowledge base or a deep one? |
| July 9th | Is social media good for society? |
| July 16th | What’s your favourite tradition |
| July 23rd | Does childhood differ across cultures? |
| July 30th | Your most relaxing hobby |
| August 6th | Which sleep tips do your think are the most important? |
| August 13th | What job would you never do? What makes a great boss? |
| August 20th | Is it better to be safe or bold? |
| August 27th | What food reminds you of home? What’s overrated? |
| September 3rd | What motivates you most? What habit changed your life? |
| September 10th | What makes a city feel safe? Have you ever witnessed a crime? |
| September 17th | Essential or Luxurious? What’s worth spending extra on? |
| September 24th | Impulse Purchases. What’s your worst purchase? |
| October 1st | What sport is underrated? |
| October 8th | What movie should everyone watch once? |
| October 15th | Are video games good for society? |
| October 22nd | What technology could you not live without? |
| October 28th | Who is a hero in your life? |
| November 5th | Are leaders born or made? |
By participating in these free English classes you are agreeing to a recording of you, expressing yourself in English, being posted on YouTube.