The library of the ZIL cultural center hosts fascinating meetings of people learning English and wanting to practice live communication. Reading lovers gather here every week, because the conversation clubs here are not ordinary, but literary, dedicated to discussing this or that work. You can find out more about the work of the English Literature Club. Meetings are held on Wednesdays (start at 19:00), the duration of the lesson is 2 hours. Free admission.

 st. B. Cherkizovskaya, 4/1

"Dial" on Kuznetsky Most 12+
Everything is free except minutes

A conversation club meets in the anti-cafe; classes are held every Saturday. Here you only need to pay for time (3 rubles per minute in the first and second hours, 2 rubles per minute in subsequent hours, after the 4th hour time becomes free), you can bring a snack with you. By the way, the course is taught by native speakers. Starts at 16:00. Afterwards you can stay and chat until the morning.

Anticafe Wooden Door

A unique anti-cafe with communication in foreign languages. Meetings of the English Speaking Club (“English Speaking 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. The 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 ones - 1 ruble per minute).

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 conversation club meetings. Often native speakers are invited to such meetings, which makes learning even more interesting.

 Novinsky Blvd., 21

Members of the One Step Forward club 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 conversation practice, grammar (where would we be without it), as well as games, positive emotions and many new acquaintances. The meetings are free, but it is better to buy a cup of coffee at the coffee shop where the meeting is being held.

 st. Kozhevnicheskaya, 10, building 1

Often, when people are faced with the need to learn a foreign language, they encounter many obstacles along the way, one of them is the difficulty of perceiving new knowledge. Experts say that in childhood, learning foreign words is given to people as easily and quickly as possible, and with age, the ability to adapt to a new type of pronunciation, as well as to learning foreign words, becomes weaker. It is for such cases that they came up with the most convenient and easy-to-understand way of learning a language - a conversation club.

Conversation clubs in Moscow

Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 9, building 9.
iqplanet.ru/english/speaking-club/

The club offers classes once a week for three hours. The lesson involves communication with a native speaker, which is accompanied by quizzes, interesting games and competitions, as well as the exchange of experience. If you feel embarrassed when communicating, then it is in this club that you will be able to overcome it - thanks to small groups and an individual approach to each student, at the end of the course, any person leaves the club confident in their English speech. The club has two options for classes depending on your level of training: for beginners (Elementary, Pre-Intermediate) and for advanced students (Intermediate and above).

English classes are held four times a week for three hours. However, you do not have to attend all classes - you can choose a convenient day. The course is designed for students of different levels: from beginners to confident fluent speakers. The advantage of this club is that you can join one of the groups at any time of the year, since classes start from scratch several times a year.

The club is suitable for those who want to learn English but have very little time for it. Classes are held once a month - on the first Friday. In addition to learning the language itself, teachers also teach different techniques for reading and memorizing information in the language - which will help people learning the language for later relocation for work. In addition to native speakers, classes are also taught by practicing teachers from leading universities in Moscow.

The uniqueness of the club lies in the fact that classes are held in two directions: for amateurs with an intermediate level, there is a direction of conversational English, and for those who want to learn a business language, there is a direction of professional study. Classes in both groups are held once a month for two hours. Meeting participants play board games, learn how to meet people and write resumes. In addition, each visitor to the club receives a bonus - a discount to a Starbucks coffee shop.

The club was created for people who do not have free time during the week. Classes are held exclusively on Sundays, and the time of communication is not limited - you can come for one hour or for the whole day. The peculiarity of the club is that English-speaking meetings are held in pairs for 20-25 minutes, after which the participants change pairs. This way, everyone gets the opportunity to learn something from each other, as well as hear different pronunciations of words.

Important aspects to study

When learning a language, it is important to pay attention to such aspects as:
vocabulary;
grammar;
rules for constructing sentences;
the culture of the country in which the target language is spoken.

Culture shapes and influences language in many ways, which means that by understanding culture, you can quickly understand all the intricacies of the language.

Most often, several classes in language clubs are devoted to studying:
architecture;
painting and other types of fine arts;
literature;
stories;
current topics - music, cooking, psychology, etc.

Many Moscow language centers actively use the practice of conducting classes by the students themselves. Each student from the group prepares one lesson: collects material on the topic of the lesson, makes a presentation and gives a full lecture to their classmates. In this case, the teacher must comment and correct the presenter if necessary.

Advantages of studying at a language club

According to statistics, language learning in such an informal atmosphere and “relaxed” form occurs 2-3 times faster than when attending classical university lectures or online lessons.

Often, a native speaker teacher devotes several classes to communicate with other native speakers - they can be the same language club teachers, or they can come to classes specifically from their own country. Such useful contacts have a positive effect on language skills.

Rules for preparing classes in a language club

1. Each lesson should be devoted to a specific topic.
The topic is usually communicated to students in advance so that they can tune in or prepare for the lecture. In the absence of a thematic lesson plan, there is a possibility that communication will be uninformative and monotonous - and the value of the conversation club itself as a way of learning the language will disappear.

2. The club administrator (teacher) monitors the direction in which the conversation is developing, and also prevents any students from switching to their native language.
An important rule of classes in conversation clubs is to communicate exclusively in a foreign language.

3. The teacher interrupts students if they make any mistakes.
Otherwise, the error may be remembered, and then dealing with it in the future will be much more difficult.

Interesting features of language clubs:

There are more than a hundred English speaking clubs in Moscow;
the form of classes involves the development of predominantly conversational speech;
conversation clubs provide the opportunity to communicate with a native speaker;
much attention is paid not to theoretical, but to practical features;
the teacher is usually either a native speaker or a person who has lived for a long time in the country whose language you want to learn;
The informal atmosphere of classes promotes maximum emancipation, which has a positive effect on the degree of mastery of the material.

For those who want to hang out

For those who want to help

In Moscow, recently there has been a social project to help travelers with city orientation. It is called Wowlocal. Those wishing to take part in it can take a simple test on the website for knowledge of the city and, if the outcome is positive, receive an Ask me I’m local badge at the Fabrika gallery-hostel. Actually, that's all - there are no duties in the project, and, having received the badge, you can simply walk around the city whenever you want, helping foreigners who have applied. In addition, the project team holds English speaking club meetings and city orienteering games.

Another way to help tourists coming to Russia is to provide them with a place to stay. There is a Couchsurfing portal for this - after registration, you need to check the box where it asks if the user provides an entry, indicate the location, timing and write a couple of phrases about yourself. After this, you can choose your roommates yourself - all travelers carefully fill out questionnaires, hang up photos and talk about themselves. This is probably the easiest way to communicate in a foreign language with a nice person right at home. In addition, on the portal you can find one of the most complete posters of language meetings in Moscow.

For those who just want to talk

In English

Moscow English Conversation Club is one of the oldest conversation clubs in Moscow. And he really is very English. Visitors (and there are quite a few of them) are usually divided into groups of 5-7 people and disperse to the corners to chat about secular topics. The new arrivals move from group to group, listen anxiously and look for somewhere to join. Some people just stand and watch the discussion, comprehending the delights of English phonetics, while others actively participate in the conversation. As a result, the time allotted for communication - and this is a whole 4 hours - flies by.

Separately, at MECC there are meetings of the English psychological club - for those who are interested in talking in English about character accentuations and psychological trauma, this is the place.

You can find out the schedule of meetings on [the club website.

German

For those who want conversations and lectures in German, we can recommend the Russian-German House in Moscow - this is a pompous building in Khamovniki, where all kinds of cultural events regularly take place - concerts, opening days, discussions and meetings to maintain the patriotic spirit in Russian Germans. In addition to all of the above, the Einfach Deutsch discussion club is regularly held there - and this is where you can communicate in German with native speakers and amateurs. Each meeting has its own topics.

In Spanish

There are even fewer Spanish language clubs in Moscow than places where you can speak German and French. But nevertheless they exist. One of these places is a club

Natural language improvement

You've probably heard that it is better to study any foreign language where there are native speakers. In this way, you not only accumulate verbal baggage, but also learn to manage it in everyday situations, communicating with people for whom a language foreign to you is native. But what to do if it is not possible 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 English speaking 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 presenters, ideally native speakers, who conduct a dialogue with other visitors. The formats of such meetings can be different, for example:

• debate;
• conferences;
• word games or quests;
• watching films together, reading books, as well as their subsequent discussion, etc.

Within the framework of one meeting, classes can be conducted in one or several formats, and in addition to this, regular conversations “about everything in the world” are also possible between the participants themselves or participants and native speakers, if there are enough of them. At the same time, in Moscow there are both commercial speaking clubs and free meetings for everyone with a sufficient level of training. They can also be independently operating organizations or created at existing language schools. Let's look further at a few specific options.

Discussion club in the library building named after. A. P. Chekhova

Address: Strastnoy Boulevard, 8

Meeting format: thematic presentation by American and English journalists, public figures and writers, followed by discussion by all participants.

This discussion English language club in Moscow opened in 2001. Visiting is free with a paid library subscription. The 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 speaking club with native speakers, created in 2000 and is currently one of the oldest organizations of this type. Geographically located in the building of the Russian State Library of Arts. Meetings take place every Thursday from 18:30 to 21:30, the number of participants ranges from 100 to 150 people. Participants break into groups and discuss topics of interest, while visitors are free to move between groups as they wish. Among the participants are native speakers, as well as visitors fluent in English - 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 the Wooden Door anti-cafe every Sunday from 18:00. The cost of visiting is 2 rubles per minute for the first hour, then 1 ruble/minute. All guests are provided with free tea and coffee, the topic of each meeting is determined by a 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 film or TV series and its subsequent discussion.

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

Club "Aloha"

Website: aloha-club.ru

Format of meetings: depends on the leader - from discussions to word games and quests.

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

ESPlaneta

Address: Stremyanny Lane, 38/3

Website: esplaneta.com

Meeting format: discussion of topics of interest in an informal setting, verbal and logic 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 in 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 free attendance if you have useful skills, knowledge or financial resources - for example, you know a foreign language perfectly (not only English), you can provide premises for meetings or classes, you have skills useful for the club, and so on. The website describes in detail the conditions for free access to club events.

Conversation club of the language school What's Up

Address: st. Tverskaya, 16, b3, BC "Tverskoy", floor 6, office. No. 9

Website: whatsupschool.ru/programs/club

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

Meetings are held at the language school on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, while on odd days the difficulty 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 purchasing a subscription. The maximum number of people present at the meeting is 6 people, so attendance is only possible by appointment.

As you can see, you can find many English speaking clubs in Moscow, and we have not listed all 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 also just have a good time. It’s up to you to decide whether to choose a free option with native speakers and enthusiasts or give preference to a paid lesson with professional teachers fluent in the language.

Bulat Kuzhin

“ I 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 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 this very useful. It is difficult to find such information on your own. It's great when you 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 particular English language school. I was terribly afraid of learning the language due to past experiences, but thanks to the teacher, my fear goes away. 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 and tries to make us love her language by inventing different games and ways to learn English. She is kind and sensitive, and will help you understand the language and its grammar and jargon as much as possible. I began to better understand English grammar, how to construct sentences, and my vocabulary 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. An opportunity to start learning a language without fear or doubt and achieve at least small successes.”

“ 2 years ago I started learning English. At first I studied with a Russian-speaking teacher. Having achieved certain results, I realized that to better learn the language I would need a native speaker teacher. I studied with many teachers, but after meeting Jonathan, I realized that this is exactly the person with the help of whom you can really master the English language. He is truly a teacher with a capital T. Each lesson goes by in one breath. Attending the classes has been an enjoyable experience 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. Every time he charges you with his enthusiasm and good mood. He's also a big fan of cars and trains, just like me. Therefore, we always have something to talk about!”