El, from China, has a Master's of Social Work from the University of Michigan with specialisations in performance studies and positive organizational studies and has spent the last 13 years travelling and exploring aliveness around the world. She has a fellowship from the Institute of International Education, curated art exhibitions in the US, directed theatre productions in London, worked with prisons and refugee organizations, lectured in universities, made an EP, got a plaque at a whiskey bar...and now her adventures continue to unfold in Shanghai. She can’t wait to share her humbly brilliant and unashamedly goofy self and the art of aliveness with you!
In this club, we'll learn and practice skills f...
In this club, we'll learn and practice skills for effective intercultural communication. And we'll use the improv techniques and games to do it! Get ready for an insightful, intelligent and super fun evening!_x000D_
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How do we stay curious instead of judgmental when faced with different ways of thinking, speaking, or behaving? What happens when our assumptions about another culture turn out to be wrong? And how can we recover gracefully? Join us for a dynamic improv lab focused on intercultural communication, hosted by El, a social worker and theatre director who brings warmth, humor, and deep insight to every workshop. In this playful, welcoming space, we’ll use improv games and theatre exercises to explore how to communicate more effectively across cultures._x000D_
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Together, we’ll practice key skills like curiosity, context-setting, and assumption-checking, while also learning how to stay confident and grounded in unfamiliar situations. You’ll leave with practical tools to navigate cultural misunderstandings and even turn them into opportunities for connection and growth. Whether you’re new to intercultural environments or simply want to sharpen your communication skills in a fun and meaningful way, this workshop will open your mind—and maybe even your heart._x000D_
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这个俱乐部会带你学习和练习有效跨文化沟通的技巧,我们还会用即兴表演的游戏来实现!准备好迎接一个既有深度又超级有趣的夜晚吧!_x000D_
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面对不同的思维方式、说话习惯或行为举止时,怎么保持好奇而不是急着下判断?当我们对另一种文化的假设被证明错了,会发生什么?又该如何优雅地应对?来参加由社工兼戏剧导演El主持的即兴实验室,感受她带来的温暖、幽默和深入洞察。在这个轻松欢迎的氛围里,我们用即兴游戏和戏剧练习一起探索如何跨文化更有效地沟通。_x000D_
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我们会一起练习诸如保持好奇、设置语境和检验假设等核心技能,同时也会学习如何在陌生环境下保持自信和稳定。你会带着实用的工具离开,能更好地处理文化误解,甚至把它们变成连接和成长的机会。不管你是跨文化交流的新手,还是想用一种有趣又有意义的方式提升沟通能力,这个工作坊都会帮你打开视野,甚至敞开心扉。