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SUMMARY:Walk and Talk - English Conversation and Morning Walk at Ibirapuera
  Park\, Gate 6
LOCATION:Parque Ibirapuera Portão 6
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 31% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nWhat's Walk and Talk?\nWalk and Talk is a structured Engl
 ish conversation morning walk where ESL students practice:\n\nActive Liste
 ning : Engage in conversations that foster deeper connections.\nFeedback :
  Ask actively for feedback on your own English speaking\, here is a space 
 where you're free to do that.\nNetworking : Make connections and build a n
 etwork that's as interested in making connections and improving their Engl
 ish as you are.\nEmotional Intelligence : Cultivate emotional intelligence
  for better interpersonal relations.\nImpromptu Speaking : Overcome social
  anxiety and speak intentionally in every conversation — all while walking
  through beautiful Ibirapuera Park!\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nThemed conversati
 on starter cards at every walk.\nA scenic 6–7 km route through the park's 
 most beautiful green spaces.\nThe chance to connect with at least 3 differ
 ent conversation partners along the way.\nA light snack (healthy sandwich 
 and coconut water) with some time to mingle and talk freely at the end.\n\
 nHow It's Structured\n\n1. Upon arrival \, everyone picks a color-coded br
 acelet: Red for advanced\, Yellow for intermediate\, and White for beginne
 rs.\n\n2. Then \, we Pick & Go : grab a question card and a conversation p
 artner to begin.\nImportant: To help conversations flow naturally at a com
 fortable level\, beginners (White bracelets) will be paired exclusively wi
 th other beginners\, with me (Miguel) facilitating the group. Advanced and
  intermediate speakers (Red and Yellow) are welcome to choose their own pa
 rtners freely.\n\n3. Walk & Talk : Get to know each other using the card a
 s your conversation starter.\n\n4. We'll switch partners 3–4 times during 
 the walk\, giving everyone the opportunity to meet as many people as possi
 ble and become more familiar with different accents along the way.\n\n5. P
 ost-walk at Kiosk do Hulk : After our walk\, we'll stop for our traditiona
 l coconut water\, now with a healthy sandwich included\, and enjoy some op
 en conversation before everyone heads off. Feel free to stay and chat for 
 as long as you like!\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\nTo help us secure committed part
 icipants and keep logistics smooth (so we don't overprepare or take up spo
 ts that others would love to have)\, I ask for a small contribution of R$3
 0 which must be paid through the link below on the Sympla App.\n\nhttps://
 www.sympla.com.br/evento/walk-and-talk-ibirapuera-park-conversational-tour
 -and-connections-copia/3508115?shareid=copiarlink.\n\nA quick heads-up on 
 organization: I always send a confirmation message to everyone individuall
 y a couple of days before the event.\nTo hold your spot\, please reply wit
 hin 24 hours —otherwise\, I'll assume you're unable to join and will open 
 your place to someone on the waitlist.\nThis helps me prepare the right am
 ount of food and ensures we have the perfect group size for great conversa
 tions!\n\n✅ Do's\n\nBe curious : Beyond the starter cards\, ask questions 
 you genuinely care about.\nListen actively : Your partner's stories become
  much more interesting when you're paying attention.\nRespect boundaries :
  Comfort is key. If you don't feel comfortable discussing a specific topic
 \, simply let your partner know—no pressure at all.\nGo off-script : The c
 ard is just a springboard—follow the conversation wherever it organically 
 leads!\n\n🌟 Pro Tip\nThe best conversations mix the question with your own
  twists!\n“That's fascinating—why do you think you feel that way?”\n\n🚫 Do
 n'ts\nWe kindly ask that everyone attending is ready to actively engage in
  the conversations. Also\, please keep in mind that this is a longer walk\
 , mostly under the sun\, and our group's focus will be entirely on the dis
 cussions—so we warmly recommend leaving babies and toddlers at home for th
 is one.\n\n🎯 Goal\nPractice English\, challenge yourself\, and leave with 
 new perspectives—and who knows\, maybe some fresh.\n\nThat's it! Send me a
  message if you have any questions.\n\nBig hug!\nMiguel Torres
URL:https://www.meetup.com/walk-and-talk-english-conversations-and-connecti
 ons/events/315758285/
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