You need to clearly understand the difference between an English language school and an English conversation club, such as English Fast and the Furious. The school teaches English comprehensively, teaching grammar, phonetics, vocabulary and other components of the English language, depending on the characteristics of a particular school.
All learning practices are used: reading, listening, writing, speaking. The main emphasis is still usually placed on grammar, because this is the basis, without which a non-English-speaking person cannot not only clearly and competently formulate his thought, but also fully understand what he is told or what he reads in English.
On the other hand, when a student spends all day doing nothing but solving grammar exercises with standard cliché phrases, a feeling of dissatisfaction grows in him, not to mention that it's just boring. We learn the language in order to speak, write, understand foreigners, perceive a foreign culture and not feel like a stranger where we do not want to feel like a stranger. The student is bored and loses understanding of why he does these exercises anyway.
Many people give up learning a language without getting to the most interesting thing - live communication. In solving this problem, just the conversational club of the English language helps. There is no study as such, people come there to communicate in English with native speakers and their compatriots who speak English at the same level as they do.
However, communication in itself does not exclude comments and corrections from the participant in the conversation leading the meeting. In our club, we allow such remarks, because without them, progress in speaking skills will not be as significant as it can be.
A typical language club is a small cozy room - not a lecture hall of some kind. A fairly informal atmosphere has been created there so that those who come feel as little constraint and embarrassment as possible - everything should contribute to the destruction of the language barrier. There are some posters on the walls with useful information about the UK or the English language. You are greeted by a friendly and sociable presenter - others simply cannot hold on to such a job.
Watch the video from the meeting of the club, you will also find out what place it occupies in the complex of English learning tools:
There are places where English learners come specifically to get oral practice and overcome the language barrier. They are called conversational clubs (you can meet: speaking clubs, conversation clubs, - ed.). But all the useful effect in terms of learning new words and bringing to automatism the use of certain grammatical constructions can nullify the unsystematic approach of the organizers of meetings to some aspects of their preparation. This also applies to the choice of the topic of discussion. We will talk about how to choose a topic for the next conversation club meeting and how this affects the effectiveness of communication in terms of learning English, we will talk in this post. Choosing a discussion topic - what should be taken into account? First of all, in a good club you will be warned about what will need to be discussed before the meeting: they will send the topic by e-mail or post information about it on the site. By the way, free conversational clubs often sin by the absence of this information: “anyway, people will reach out if ...
The format of speaking clubs as a means of developing speaking skills is becoming popular in ordinary secondary schools with teachers. The ratio of four aspects of language competence: writing, speaking, listening and reading in school teaching is regulated by educational standards only in the most general terms. In many ways, the teacher makes decisions here based on his experience. There are many techniques to develop one of these skills. The conversation club is designed for conversational practice and the development of listening comprehension. What is a "talking club"? Without going into details, we can say that this is an informal meeting of several people who want to speak English and overcome the language barrier. Most often, such meetings are held with the participation of a moderator - a native speaker or just a participant who speaks English well, who does not let the conversation stall and helps the interlocutors if they have any difficulties due to their low level of English proficiency. There are professional speaking clubs that accept those who wish to communicate in the target language for a fee, but ...
“The discussion club is just one of the formats of the English conversation club. discussion format. There is a pre-announced topic, there is a topic and there is a presenter, ”Ekaterina Nikanorova, head of the Cherrypie Club English communication club, answered a question about the difference between a discussion and conversation club to an English Fast and the Furious correspondent. “There are other types of conversational clubs: for example, a gaming club. People play and speak English. There is a cinema club. Let's say I host TED Talk Discussions. We watch small video conferences in English and then discuss. This is also a conversational club, just a different format,” explains Ekaterina. “Who is the leader in the discussion club - this is already at the discretion of the organizers. This role can be played by a native speaker. I also sometimes act as a facilitator, although I am not a "teacher", not a foreigner and not a native speaker. "Yes, we have a debating club and...
For oral practice of English. For fun. Many, for both. Understanding your own and other people's goals is very important, because it depends on whether you get what you expect. Communication clubs in a foreign language have a dual nature: on the one hand, they have always been a place for new acquaintances in an informal setting, on the other hand, they are a way to consolidate theoretical knowledge of English grammar and other aspects of language learning in practice. If your goal is to consolidate the material covered or, perhaps, support English at the achieved level, then you should choose a place where this side of the conversation club is more important than the entertainment component. Only you can determine what is right for you. See how the discussion moderator behaves, is he trying to teach something or just chatting with the guests? Is he a native speaker, finally? Try to practice using new words and complex sentences. The need to say a live phrase yourself using ...
In small Russian cities, there is usually not much to choose from. There are only a few speaking clubs for the main foreign languages. Another thing is Moscow and St. Petersburg, hundreds of establishments with different characteristics: conversation clubs, discussion clubs; "movie clubs", where films are discussed; English book clubs. In all growth there is a problem of a choice in all this variety. It is still more confusing due to the fact that many clubs undergo a certain evolution in their history and their official name does not tell a potential visitor much about what awaits him. What should be considered when choosing a conversation club in a big city? 1) What goals you are pursuing: what the chosen place and format should give you. 2) The cost of the lesson and the impression of the first visit. 3) The behavior and professionalism of the facilitator or teacher. 4) The format of the communication club in a foreign language, as formulated by the organizers. Your goals and cost of attending Some use clubs to have fun...
The library of the cultural center "ZIL" hosts exciting meetings of people who study English and want to practice in live communication. Readers gather here every week, because conversational clubs here are not ordinary, but literary, dedicated to the discussion of a particular work. You can learn more about the work of the English Literature Club. Meetings are held on Wednesdays (beginning at 19:00), the duration of the lesson is 2 hours. Free admission.
st. Vostochnaya, d. 4, building. one st. B. Cherkizovskaya, 4/1
Dial on Kuznetsky Most
12+
Everything is free except minutes
A conversation club gathers in the anti-cafe, classes are held every Saturday. Here you need to pay only for the time (3 rubles per minute in the first and second hours, 2 rubles per minute in the following hours, after 4 hours the time becomes free), you can bring a snack with you. By the way, the course is taught by native speakers. Start - at 16:00. After that, you can stay and chat at least until the morning.
st. Kuznetsky Most, 19, building 1Anticafe Wooden Door
A unique anti-cafe with communication in foreign languages. Meetings of the English Speaking Club (“English Spiking Club”) are held regularly, but you can communicate in English at any time - all administrators speak the language at a high level, and one of them is a foreigner who does not understand a word of Russian. Classes are free, but you need to pay for the standard time spent in the anti-cafe (2 rubles per minute in the first hour, subsequent - 1 ruble per minute).
Milyutinsky per., 6 (entrance to the arch)The AMC, which is essentially an American-style library, hosts conversation clubs on various topics. For example, you can talk to employees of the American embassy in Moscow. Students with different levels of training can participate in meetings of the conversation club. Often, native speakers are invited to such meetings, which makes learning even more interesting.
Novinsky Blvd., 21
Members of the One Step Forward club ("One Step Forward") regularly meet in different cafes, starting at 19:00. New faces are always welcome here, the required language level is at least Intermediate. There will be speaking practice, and grammar (where without it), as well as games, positive emotions and many new acquaintances. Meetings are free, but it's better to buy a cup of coffee at the coffee shop where the meeting is held.
st. Kozhevnicheskaya, 10, building 1
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!!!
Number of participants
Up to 5 people. Each participant will have the opportunity to speak
Communicative technique
We use effective presentation presentations that will help develop conversational skills.
Ability to prepare in advance
After registering, you will receive an email with a list of materials that will be needed in the conversation lesson.
Additional bonus
After the meeting, you will receive additional words and additional tasks for practice. Also tips to improve your speaking skills
Communicative methodology in learning English
- You learn the language in situations close to real life. For example, do not just write sentences with words on the topic of work, but prepare practical advice for an interview. Authentic tasks are used, that is, these are actions that native speakers perform daily, for example, watching videos on the Internet, listening to news, filling out questionnaires.
- You try to use only English in the classroom and conversation club in order to immerse yourself in a foreign language atmosphere and force yourself to use the language as often as possible. You learn to guess, because in real life no one will write words for you on the board before a dialogue with a native speaker.
- Your teacher is not a school teacher with a pointer who shakes his head and looks at you disapprovingly when you make a mistake. It doesn't give you rules, but it engages and makes you think with leading questions to make your course more effective and fun.
Loading...