Why Connect
At one‑on‑one meetings you can:
Speak in English about your goals, studies, work, and future plans
Ask anything you want about life in Canada, the USA, the UK (how people connect & communicate, build families, build careers);
Get honest answers and personal experience from someone who has lived and worked in the West.
In mini‑groups of 2–4 people we discuss topics that you choose: relationships, culture, travel, working abroad, family, traditions.
About Me: I hold a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in New York City, and exec education at Oxford University. I spent years working in finance on Wall Street, advisory projects for United Nations, and as a technology executive in Silicon Valley before deciding to leave the big-city life for something quieter and more meaningful. I now live in Belarus and am passionate about cultural exchange. EnglishSocial.by is my personal project to help Belarusian students and young professionals improve their English through relaxed, friendly conversations and events. All activities are free, respectful, and open to serious participants interested in language practice and cultural topics.
Why is social learning so powerful?
You hear real stories, not just exercises
You speak even when you’re shy
You feel supported, not judged