MDC Small Talk Club

Hi!
If English feels difficult or uncomfortable for you, you are not alone.
Our Small Talk Group is a friendly place to practice simple English, make mistakes, and gain confidence — step by step.
You don’t need perfect English. Just come and try. We’re happy to meet you!

This Club is for you if…

1️⃣ You know English… but your mouth freezes
You understand, but when it’s time to speak, your brain says “Loading…”2️⃣ You’re tired of saying only “Hi”, “Good”, and “Thank you”
Let’s upgrade your small talk survival kit 😄3️⃣ You want real-life English, not textbook English
No grammar tests. No pressure. Just real conversations.4️⃣ You’re a new immigrant who wants confidence, not perfection
Mistakes are welcome. Accents are respected.5️⃣ You want friends, not homework
Speak, laugh, and learn together.

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The Origin of "Potluck"

What does it mean? In the 1500s, "Potluck" meant food for a guest who arrived without an invitation.

1. The "Pot" and the "Luck"- The Pot: The host had a pot of food cooking on the fire.
- The Luck: The guest had to take a chance. If the host was eating a good meal, the guest was lucky. If the pot was almost empty, the guest was unlucky.
- Meaning: "You get the luck of whatever is in the pot."2. How it changed Later, in America (especially around the 1930s), people started to use this word for parties. Instead of the host making all the food, everyone brought one dish.[ Summary ]
- Old meaning: Eating whatever the host already had in the pot.
- New meaning: A party where everyone brings food to share.[ Key Vocabulary ]
- Unexpected guest
- Take a chance
- Share
- Dish

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS

Hosted by
Professor McCarthy

The INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS is an event where you can make new friends, learn about different cultures and practice your “Target Language” French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, German, English and many other languages.We begin the night with open mingling. Then tables are designated for specific languages, and only the designated language can be spoken at the table.At the last event, we had an amazing turnout 45 peopleXixon (the venue ) is requesting a $14 minimum consumption. The minimum consumption can also be spent on food (appetizer, dinner, desserts, snacks), or a combination of food and drink.In the future, I would like to include karaoke, singing in different languages and games and other activities that promote language learning. I am open to any ideas you have.Parking garage next door above Subway.Bring a friend!Hope to see you there!!

Event location : Xixon
2101 Southwest 22nd Street · Miami, FL

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What we do

• Meet 3 times a week
- Mon / Wed / Fri, (12:00–1:00 PM)
- Building 1, 6th Floor
- World Languages Lobby• Small talk with professors or native speakers (Sometimes)
• Potluck parties (students bring food from their countries)
• Join school club events

“This is a free, student-organized club, not a paid class or tutoring service.
We practice simple English together in a friendly and relaxed environment.
All levels are welcome.”

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