Natural improvement in language proficiency

You have probably heard that it is better to study any foreign language where there are native speakers. Thus, you not only accumulate verbal baggage, but also learn to manage it in everyday situations, communicating with people for whom a foreign language is native to you. But what if there is no opportunity to go to England or America to study English? Then you should not only attend language courses, but also attend language clubs. And you will learn about several interesting options below.

Commercial and free conversational English clubs in Moscow

What is a conversation club? This is a place where people gather for live communication in a foreign language. In this case, there is usually one or more hosts, ideally native speakers, who are in dialogue with other visitors. The formats of such meetings can be different, for example:

• debate;
• conferences;
• word games or quests;
• joint viewing of films, reading books, as well as their subsequent discussion, etc.

Within the framework of one meeting, classes can be held in one or several formats, and in addition, ordinary conversations "about everything in the world" between the participants themselves or participants and native speakers, if there are enough of them, are also possible. At the same time, Moscow has both commercial conversation clubs and free meetings for everyone with a sufficient level of training. They can also be independent organizations or be created at existing language schools. Let's take a look at a few specific options.

Debating club in the building of the library. A. P. Chekhov

Address: Strastnoy Boulevard, 8

The format of the meetings: thematic presentations by American and British journalists, public figures and writers, followed by a discussion by all participants.

This discussion English language club in Moscow opened in 2001. Admission is free with a paid library subscription. Topics are varied - from literature and international law to religion and technology. Club days are Saturday and Sunday.

Moscow English Conversation Club

Address: Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 8/1

Website: www.englclub.ru

Meeting format: group discussions of topics of interest.

English conversation club with native speakers, established in 2000 and currently one of the oldest organizations of this type. Geographically located in the building of the Russian State Library of Arts. Meetings are held every Thursday from 18:30 to 21:30, the number of participants varies from 100 to 150 people. Participants are divided into groups and discuss topics of interest, while visitors can freely move between groups as they wish. Among the participants are native speakers, as well as fluent English-speaking visitors - both Russian-speaking and foreigners. The cost of visiting is 200 rubles, there is a free buffet.

Address: Milyutinsky lane, 6

Meeting format: casual communication in an English pub setting.

Meetings are held at Wooden Door anti-cafe every Sunday from 18:00. The cost of visiting is 2 rubles per minute during the first hour, then - 1 ruble / minute. All guests are provided with free tea and coffee, the theme of each meeting is determined by the vote of those present.

English Club at Windsor Language School

Website: www.windsor.ru/general_english/club/

Meeting format: discussions on given topics between a native speaker and the participants present, as well as watching a movie or series and then discussing it.

The club's classes are demo lessons of the main courses, and everyone can attend them to communicate with teachers - native speakers from England, America, Australia. Depending on the course being demonstrated, the theme, place and format of the event differ. Club meetings are held every Friday, and the venue and theme can be viewed on the website at the link above.

Club "Aloha"

Website: aloha-club.ru

Meeting format: depends on the host - from discussions to word games and quests.

The Aloha Club itself is a resource that allows everyone to organize themed meetings, and English conversation evenings are held in this way quite often. The venue and format depend on the organizer, as well as the cost of visiting (usually - free of charge, but sometimes a symbolic contribution or collection of voluntary donations is possible). Schedule of scheduled meetings can be found on the website.

ESPlaneta

Address: Stremyanny Lane, 38/3

Website: www.esplaneta.com

Meeting format: discussion of topics of interest in an informal setting, verbal and logical games in English.

Initially, the ESPlaneta conversation club was created for those who want to communicate in Spanish and fans of Spanish culture. Over time, it turned into a multilingual club, also known to everyone who is looking for inexpensive English courses in Moscow. Club meetings are held at the Starbucks coffee shop every Sunday from 18:00 to 21:00, the cost of participation is 200 rubles for 3 hours. But there is also the possibility of a free visit if you have useful skills, knowledge or material resources - for example, you are fluent in a foreign language (not only English), you can provide a room for meetings or classes, you have skills that are useful for the club, and so on. The site details the conditions for free access to club events.

What's Up Language School Conversation Club

Address: st. Tverskaya, 16, building 3, business center "Tverskoy", floor 6, office. #9

Website: whatsupschool.ru/programs/club

Meeting format: watching American and British films and discussing them with a native speaker within a small group.

Meetings are held on the basis of the language school on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, while on odd days the complexity of the classes is designed for beginners, and on even days - for visitors who already know English. The duration of the meeting is 2 hours, the cost is free for school students and from 590 rubles for 1 lesson when buying a subscription. The maximum number of people present at the meeting is 6 people, so the visit is possible only by appointment.

As you can see, there are many English speaking clubs in Moscow, and we have listed far from all of them that exist and are currently available. So you have a convenient opportunity not only to improve your English, but also to communicate with interesting people on almost any topic, and just have a good time. And then, whether to choose a free option with native speakers and enthusiasts, or to give preference to a paid lesson with professional teachers who are fluent in the language - it's up to you.

Bulat Kuzhin

“ I "m thoroughly enjoying the course. It was my first experience in learning English with native speaker and it had exceeded all expectations. The course is well run, with a good selection of topics. My tutor is from New Zealand, he has excellent knowledge of English and he has a good sense of humor as well. So I would definitely recommend it to others. And I want to add thankful words to Derek. I appreciate your contribution in my English. And I hope that someday we will meet again. All the best Bulat!”

Ekaterina Rak

“ Before Windsor School, I studied English 10 years ago. So I not only refreshed my memories, but also learned a lot of new things. In particular, idiomatic expressions and established phrases in English, plus examples of their use. I find it very useful. It is difficult to find such information on your own. It's great to have the opportunity to learn from a native speaker. I liked everything, good teaching level, good organization, nice staff.”

Anastasia Bylinko

“ I am glad that I chose this school of English. I was terribly afraid to learn the language because of past experience, but thanks to the teacher, my fear is gone. I am very grateful to Steph for her support, help and knowledge. She is a wonderful person and teacher. It's great to learn the language with her. She is a very creative person, trying to make us love her language by inventing different games and ways to learn English. She is kind and sensitive, to the maximum will help to understand the language and its grammar, jargon. I have a better understanding of English grammar, how to build sentences, and my vocabulary has also increased. The only drawback of the program is that we did not have time to go through the entire textbook during the course. Thus, three months is not enough to study the entire course. I would recommend this course to my friends. Professional approach to learning, good teachers and friendly atmosphere. The opportunity to start learning a language without fear and doubt and achieve at least small, but success.”

“ 2 years ago I started learning English. At first, I studied with a Russian-speaking teacher. Having achieved certain results, I realized that in order to better learn the language, I would need a teacher - a native speaker. I studied with many teachers, but after meeting Jonathan, I realized that this is exactly the person with whom you can really master the English language. He is truly a great teacher. Each lesson takes place in one breath. Attending classes has been a pleasant pastime and I look forward to the next one. From classes, in addition to knowing English, I really enjoy communicating with Jonathan. He is a very unusual and interesting person. Each time he charges with his enthusiasm and good mood. He is also a big fan of cars and trains, just like me. Therefore, we always have something to talk about!”

We found out where in Moscow you can learn or practice such a popular and necessary English language in the modern world for free or very cheaply.

Libertarian Linguistic Lecture Hall. English classes are designed for students with different levels of knowledge of the language: from Beginner to Upper-Intermediate. You can join groups at any time. To get to the lesson, you just need to sign up on the Lecture Hall page on social networks. There you can also find an interactive timetable and teaching materials, according to which the lessons are conducted. Classes are taught by a teacher from India.

When: on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 18:00 to 21:00, on Saturdays from 16:00 to 19:00.

Where: Hostel "Hello" (m. Kurskaya, Podsosensky per., 3, building 2), Library No. 187 named after. Pablo Neruda (m. VDNKh, Prospekt Mira, 180).

Price: 200 rub.

English club OXBRIDGE. At the meetings of the OXBRIDGE English Club, you can not only improve your knowledge of English and gain practical speaking skills, but also learn the features of the language, its study and perception, different methods of reading and memorizing information. Classes are conducted by leading teachers of universities and language schools, as well as native speakers.

When: every first Friday of the month at 17:00.

Where: bookstore "Biblio-Globus"

Price: for free.

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MERGE Meetups Conversation Club. Every week club members gather in a coffee shop to talk, discuss current and interesting topics, get to know each other and play board games in English. In addition, club members can attend classes on the cultural aspects of English-speaking countries and a comprehensive study of the language. Communication time is not limited. Once a month there is a meeting of MERGE Talks BIS business English club members. Business English meeting time is 2 hours.

When: schedule and topics of meetings - on the club's website. Business English club meetings are held once a month, the duration of the meeting is 2 hours.

Where: Starbucks coffee house on Paveletskaya (Paveletskaya metro station, Kozhevnicheskaya st., 1).

Price: meetings of spoken English - 200 rubles, business English - 200 rubles.

ESPlaneta Conversation Club holds language meetings twice a week for participants with different levels of language proficiency. For beginners, the meetings include games and learning elements to improve your English speaking and grammar skills. And for those who already feel confident in an English-speaking environment, meetings are held by native speakers. Live communication and games take place at the meetings.

When: Saturday from 19:00 to 20:30, Sunday from 18:00 to 21:00.

Where: Starbucks coffee house on Serpukhovskaya (metro station Serpukhovskaya, Stremyanny lane, 38/3)

Price: 200 rub.

Sunday English Speed ​​–Meeting is an English language conversation club that arranges English-language meetings in the format of small conversations in pairs for 20-25 minutes, after which the partners change and start new conversations in new pairs. Meetings and conversations are held in English and include not only twenty-minute dialogues, but also discussions and games.

When: Sundays from 18:00 to 21:00.

Where: language center Cherrylane, (m. Oktyabrskaya, Donskaya st., 14, building 3).

Price: 350 rubles, the price includes tea and biscuits.

We are often asked: what do meetings of the English Conversation Club look like? We tell :) We meet and speak English for 3 hours every day. We have fun, cozy and cultural - everything you need to practice your English. Want to join? Easy - we work every day, and the first meeting is free. Just sign up - through the schedule or the registration form below.

The most common question that potential guests ask us over the phone is something like this: “What is your English Conversation Club anyway?” Here, for example, is one of our meetings at the Coffeshop Company. We sit, chat, drink coffee, discuss pressing problems in English. Like? Join our meetings!

Are you visiting us for the first time and do not know how to find a table of the English Language Club in the cafe? Very simple: look for a table where they speak English! Here, for example, is one of our meetings at the Coffeshop Company. We are always interesting, fun and we only speak English. Like? Come!!!

Do you think that starting to speak English is very scary? 90% of the guests of our English Conversation Club think so, but… 15 minutes after the start of the meeting, they forget about the language barrier forever!!! After all, we always have the most friendly atmosphere and the best moderators who will help and prompt!!!

Friends, there is always a moderator and administrator at the Club meeting. The moderator organizes the discussion, and the administrator registers guests, orders drinks and solves all other technical issues. Everything for you to talk for 3 hours without being distracted!

Each meeting of the English Conversation Club lasts 3 hours, and all this time we talk about a certain topic. Meeting topics are published in advance on the main page of the site so that you can prepare if you wish. For example, at this meeting the topic of Hypothetical Situations was discussed.

At each meeting of the English Conversation Club, we talk on a specific topic for 2 hours. We have interesting questions, everyone has different opinions - it's never boring!!!

You don't know what the English Spoken Club is yet? We tell :) At each meeting of the Club, we communicate in English for 3 hours. Do you want to practice your English? Join now!

Those who are going to our English Language Club for the first time always ask who comes to us and whether it is easy to fit into our company. Friends, all our guests are not only smart and interesting, but also very friendly people!!! Look at the photo, you will understand everything :)

Most of our guests come to the English Speaking Club to overcome the language barrier. And when it is overcome - they stay with us to practice their English and ... just chat :)

Friends, at the meeting of the English Language Club, in addition to the host, there is always a person who is ready to take care of you, our administrator. The administrator meets you at the beginning of the meeting, registers guests, and resolves all issues. Here, for example, Anastasia is the administrator of our meetings on Wednesdays.

If you think the cafe is too noisy for an English Conversation Club, don't worry. You will always hear other participants, and the drink is already included in the price of the visit - you don't have to worry about it.

Friends, have you ever been to the English Conversation Club? This is how it looks like: everyone is sitting, discussing questions on the topic, the host corrects the participants, if necessary. We always have a lot of fun, cozy and cultural - in general, the atmosphere you need to practice English!

Every meeting of the English Conversation Club has a moderator who will involve everyone in the conversation, correct small mistakes and stop those who talk too much (it's very easy to get carried away!). Do you want to practice your English? Join now!

Those who want to come to us for the first time often ask who visits us. We answer: our guests are very different people by age, profession, etc. But they are all very positive personalities, because people do not learn boring foreign languages!

3 hours of speaking English can be hard, but that's just how it seems. Because at each meeting there is a topic for discussion and a moderator who not only helps and corrects, but also creates an atmosphere in which 3 hours fly by unnoticed!!!

In order for a master to hone his skills, and for a beginner to learn, a kind of “testing ground” is required: it can just become one.

"Language will bring to England" - language practice without leaving Moscow.

And the implementation of knowledge in practice, as a rule, is an expensive and lengthy process: it is one thing to know and quite another to put it into practice. But you can get a good language practice in Moscow and there is a free solution to this problem!

In Moscow, there are meeting places for both amateurs and gurus in English - conversational clubs that you can visit absolutely free of charge and spend time with benefit.

Discover a conversation club and "fall in love at first sight"

conversation club

This is meeting new people and a sea of ​​communication in English, which after several such classes becomes your native language!

The possibility of free access to the club opens up new horizons:

1. The perception of information by ear improves.
2. Conversation with an opponent - speed of reaction.
3. There are clubs for "beginners" - communication from scratch.
4. Allows you to master the format of "fluent speech" - fluency in the language.
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6. Interesting and informal meeting format.

Meetings without a tie

Any learning means rules, fear of the word “to the blackboard”, a teacher and homework. In the conversation club, priceless things are acquired without these components: fun and exciting!

The meeting place cannot be changed or “shall we speak English?”:

• For those who, there is the possibility of free access to the club at the Institute for Humanitarian Development. Meeting format: friendly communication in English over a cup of tea, discussion of news feeds or films and entertainment in the form of English board games. By the way, this is the most common format for holding meetings in conversational clubs of the English language.

• There is a cinema format for meetings of "English speakers", like a conversation club "Movie Discussion Club" with free admission, which is located in the cultural center "ZIL". In the evening there are collective screenings of English-language films with subtitles in English. This format is suitable for language speakers at an intermediate level and above, since after watching an active discussion of the film and all kinds of discussions unfold.

• The format "lecture plus communication", answers to questions and a lesson in a "narrow circle" are quite popular for example, such meetings are held in the English HOG-Words conversation club. An interesting option for those who speak English at an intermediate level and who want to improve it as much as possible.

The Golden Rule of the Conversation Club

This rule of ethics is very important in such "meetings": do not interrupt each other, and respect the opinion of each member of the club! Since a conversation club is a place for gaining knowledge and honing language skills in comfortable conditions for a relaxed conversation.

The main thing is to be on topic

In conversational English clubs, meetings are usually devoted to a specific topic.. You need to find out about the topic in advance by phone or on the “In contact” page, by e-mail and prepare in advance.

Especially if this is not just a conversational meeting, but presentations and further discussion on the topic (such meetings are held in English HOG-Words). Also, participants can offer their own options for topics, and the organizer will choose the best one for the event.

Meeting Topics

1. news - discussion of the "hottest" latest news;
2. films - joint viewing and discussion;
3. narrow-profile topics: holidays, “how I spent my summer”, first-person narration;
4. widescreen topics that are always relevant: sports, travel, healthy lifestyle, culinary topics.

Free speaking clubs in Moscow for beginners

In 2011, there was a wave of opening in Moscow of all kinds of conversational clubs and there were quite a lot of “free” options. Now most of them have closed or retrained into paid ones.

Mostly conversational clubs remained with free admission for those who speak the language at a level above the average. But there is still gunpowder in the flasks!

You need to take a closer look at the current free conversational clubs for beginners:

How to get into the free conversation club?

There are a lot of options: either you need to get a library card, as in the Russian Library for Youth; or register in the VK group or send an e-mail, as in the Institute for Humanitarian Development.

There are options when the entrance is absolutely free- this is the anti-cafe Dial and Woodendoor, and the English club Oxbridge, so newcomers everywhere are dear to us!

Since the dates and times are different for all speaking clubs, you can visit all and choose the most comfortable place for yourself. The main thing is not to think for a long time: knowledge comes with practice and real communication. Good luck!