Free English Conversation Classes at Ottawa English

The purpose

Join relaxed, friendly, and supportive conversation classes designed to help ESL learners practice speaking, build vocabulary, and gain real confidence. These free weekly sessions are perfect for anyone who wants more natural English practice without pressure or textbooks.

Why Join?

Speaking is the skill most learners struggle with, and it’s also the one that improves fastest with regular practice. These classes help you:

  • Build confidence in a relaxed, friendly, low-stress environment. You’ll practice real conversations on everyday topics so you can speak more naturally and comfortably in English.
  • Practice real English used in everyday conversations, not textbook phrases. You’ll hear different accents, speaking styles, and natural conversation patterns to improve your listening comprehension.
  • Expand your vocabulary through guided topics and natural discussion. Each session introduces useful vocabulary, expressions, and phrases that you can use immediately in daily life.
  • Practice different ways of expressing your ideas through guided topics that are fun, practical, and easy to talk about.
  • Improve fluency without pressure by speaking more often with supportive guidance.
  • Connect with other learners who share similar goals and challenges.

The goal is simple: help you feel more comfortable speaking English in real life.

Why Learners Love These Classes

These classes are popular amongst newcomers to Canada, ESL learners, and students because the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly with no pressure. Of course, it helps that these conversation classes are completely free and focus on real conversation topics instead of memorized scripts.

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 who want more speaking practice
  • ESL learners who feel shy or nervous speaking English
  • Students who want to improve fluency. Some of them are even preparing for speaking tests like IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, or CAEL
  • Professionals who want more natural conversation skills
  • Anyone who wants a free, supportive place to practice

Join the Next Free Class

If you’d like to to join the next free conversation class and practice speaking English in a friendly, supportive environment, please contact me .

I’ll send you an article along with some questions about our next topic so that you can familiarize yourself with the topic. I’ll also send you the zoom link so that you can be ready to join the class

When are the classes?

Our English Conversation Classes are on Thursday mornings between 11am and noon Eastern Standard Time (EST). That’s 7pm in Saudi Arabia and 8pm in UAE. These online classes are 100% free via zoom. 

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

DateTopic
2026
January 22nd Are animals freer than humans?
February 12thDoes fashion help society?
February 26thShould the government regulate food?
March 12thWhat’s the most useful app on your phone?
📍📍March 26th 📍📍📍📍Future goals 📍📍
April 9thWhat are the long-term effects of so many people being glued to their screens?
April 16thDo movies & books have equal power to change the world?
April 23rdWhat’s the most useful thing you own?
April 30thIf you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
May 7thFood stories from home. What’s the best meal of the day
May 14thMovies, Shows, and Stories we love.
May 21stMy dream job.
May 28thHow have your goals changed during your life?
June 4thTravel Adventures and Misadventures.
June 11thIf you could get rid of a holiday, which one would you get rid of?
June 18thWhat book has had the biggest effect on the modern world?
June 25thWhat two questions would you ask to get the most information about who a person truly is?
July 2ndWhich is better – a broad knowledge base or a deep one?
July 9thIs social media good for society?
July 16thWhat’s your favourite tradition
July 23rdDoes childhood differ across cultures?
July 30thYour most relaxing hobby
August 6thWhich sleep tips do your think are the most important?
August 13thWhat job would you never do? What makes a great boss?
August 20thIs it better to be safe or bold?
August 27thWhat food reminds you of home? What’s overrated?
September 3rdWhat motivates you most? What habit changed your life?
September 10thWhat makes a city feel safe? Have you ever witnessed a crime?
September 17thEssential or Luxurious?
What’s worth spending extra on?
September 24thImpulse Purchases.
What’s your worst purchase?
October 1stWhat sport is underrated?
October 8thWhat movie should everyone watch once?
October 15thAre video games good for society?
October 22ndWhat technology could you not live without?
October 28thWho is a hero in your life?
November 5thAre 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.