Advantages of taking Evening classes

Did you know that in 2016, scientists from Oxford University discovered that attending weekly educational classes can enhance overall well-being?  This is particularly true, because, as an evening English teacher, I have had the privilege of hearing students share their thoughts about evening classes:

During the day, I am overwhelmed with work, but coming here in the evenings and working with other students brings me joy.”

“I have made so many friends in this class.”

“I really appreciate the flexibility.”

During the day, we are often occupied with work or family responsibilities and constantly interrupted by emails, messages, and meetings. Studying English in the evenings with fewer distractions, allows you to focus on your studies. This article explores the many benefits of taking evening classes.

Meet new people

Evening classes provide students with an opportunity to unwind from the daily stresses of work, learn in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and connect with new people! I have discovered that many friendships have been built through these classes.

When you walk into your English class, you will meet friendly and hard-working students from different backgrounds, cultures, and professions. This allows you to learn from each other, work together and develop long-lasting friendships.

Flexibility

We all love to challenge ourselves and become more valued in the workplace, or, living in the UK capital, your primary goal may be to communicate with people and become confident.

Learning English is one way to improve ourselves and open doors to new opportunities. Evening courses are great, as they make this journey more manageable. Fitting your studies around work, family, and other commitments ensures that learning can be balanced with your busy lives.

A comfortable learning environment

Another way to de-stress from daily work is to learn a new skill. Learning a new skill for professional or personal growth is extremely valuable.  

Studying English in the evenings provides a relaxed and enjoyable learning experience away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. This allows students to focus on their studies, and more importantly, it helps them feel at ease while improving their English skills. The evening classes at Speak Up London are interactive and engaging as the teachers are creative in creating lessons that suit students’ needs.

Suitable English language courses + conversation club!

At Speak Up London, there are different evening courses to choose from, with a selection of general English, business English, and IELTS exam preparation.

If that is not enough, there is also a weekly conversation club on Thursdays at 6 pm where students practice speaking in an informal environment. I lead the conversation club every week and have observed excellent student progress; their confidence levels have increased, as they are not afraid of making mistakes because they know they can learn from each other and grow through support.

Accomplishment

Do something great, do something different, and get rewarded for it! Studying English in the evenings is challenging. It is a massive sacrifice, but would it not be wonderful to communicate in a new language? It could be your greatest success story!

Join our evening classes at Speak Up London!

 

 

 

Author: Uwais, a teacher at Speak Up London