Where to find cheap English lessons in London…
By Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter @kellythekiwi)
Learning in English in London can be expensive but I am here to prove to you that it doesn’t have to be. I would personally avoid the pages and pages of Gumtree posts advertising private tutors – learning English in a classroom environment is more affordable, fun and the quality of the lesson more likely to be guaranteed.
As a general rule the more weeks you sign up to do the course for, the cheaper it will be. It also pays to do an afternoon course rather than the morning one as the prices are better. Here are the top 5 places to go for cheap English lessons in London.
#1 English Practice Lessons
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If you’d like to improve and develop your English then this course offered by International House might be perfect for you. Each course runs for 4 weeks and is taught by a student English language teacher. You will work on reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar. There are 4 different levels available and you need to take the online English Language Level test before registering with the school.
If you attend more than 80% of your classes then you not only receive a certificate of attendance, but also a £10 discount on any future courses.
Address: 16 Stukeley Street, London, WC2B 5LQ
Time: Monday – Friday; 1:30pm – 3:30pm or 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: £65 for a 4 week course
#2 Speak Up London
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If you already have full-time work or other commitments that take up some of your time then you may want a more flexible English course. Speak Up London give you the option of part time (9 hours a week), full time (15 hours a week) or intensive (30 hours a week) learning. The General English course is probably the best one if you are new to London (and the language) as it will help you with pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking. If you’re worried that this might not be the course for you why not head along to a free trial lesson?
Address: 45 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2DZ
Time: Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 12:00pm, 12:15pm – 3:15pm or 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: £124 for 1 week course of 15 hours (£401 for a four week course)*
*Use the promo code SUL30 to get a 30% discount on any afternoon course.
Speak Up London also run a free Speaking and Accent Reduction course where you will learn new vocabulary and phrases to use in everyday life. You don’t have to be a student to sign up for these courses but spaces are limited and priority will be given to Speak Up London students. Don’t worry though you can always go along to the Friday Speaking Club. This is the perfect chance for you to practice your conversation skills and improve your vocabulary and grammar – it’s an excellent social event too as it often ends up with the class going to the pub afterwards for more fun!
Friday English Speaking Club
Address: Classroom 2, 45 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2DZ
Time: Every Friday; 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: FREE!
#3 Influential English
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The people behind Influential English aim to offer students the lowest possible prices for their high-quality English lessons. The General English course is taught at two levels – intermediate and upper intermediate. The main focus of the course is Spoken English and skills are developed in a number of ways including debates, games and discussions. Other skills like writing, listening and reading will also be taught. Also, if students are worried about a certain aspect of the language like job interview preparation, they are encouraged to let the teacher know and he/she will be able to prepare something for the class.
Address: 25 Nutford Place, London, W1H 5YQ
Intermediate Level
Time: Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: £99 for a 1 week course of 15 hours (£339 for a 4 week course)
Upper Intermediate Level
Time: Monday – Friday; 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: £89 for a 1 week course of 15 hours (£329 for a 4 week course)
For ultimate flexibility, Influential English is offering evening classes. This is designed for people who work full-time but still want to improve their English language skills. The classes run twice a week for and focus on all aspects of the language with a focus on speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Rather than registering for a course, the classes are pay-as-you-go at a cost of £20. Wi-Fi and refreshments are provided for free! Have a look at this post on Gumtree for more information.
General English Evening Class
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Time: Tuesday and Thursday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: £20 per class
#4 Edwards Language School London
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The Edwards Language School offers a number of different course options including Standard English, Spoken English and English for Daily Life. For the purpose of this post, I am going to focus on the Standard English course. There are five different levels available (Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced) so you should definitely feel comfortable once you have chosen your class. All language skills will be developed including reading and writing, speaking and listening, grammar and vocabulary. If you don’t have any other commitments in the afternoon then I recommend doing this course as it is a fair bit cheaper than in the morning!
Address: 38 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 3TJ
Morning Course
Time: Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 12:15pm
Cost: £120 for a 1 week course of 15 hours
Afternoon Course
Time: Monday- Friday; 3:00pm – 6:15pm
Cost: £90 for a 1 week course of 15 hours
#5 The English Studio
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Based in Holborn, The English Studio offers some of the most budget-friendly English lessons in London. Their most popular course is the General English course which is perfect for people who want to learn English and develop their reading and writing skills. You will be in a class which is suitable to your level so it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or more advanced. The course has a special emphasis on speaking, punctuation, grammar and listening – everything you need for communicating in everyday life. Once again, the morning is the most expensive time to study so if you can I would sign up for the midday or afternoon course.
Address: 113 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6JQ; 1 Catton Street, London, WC1R 4AB; 19 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2NS
Morning Course
Time: Monday – Friday; 8:45am – 12:00pm
Cost: £105 for a 1 week course of 15 hours
Midday Course
Time: Monday – Friday; 12:05pm – 3:15pm
Cost: £90 for a 1 week course of 15 hours
Afternoon Course
Time: Monday – Friday; 3:20pm – 6:30pm
Cost: £80 for a 1 week course of 15 hours
How to find free English lessons in London
If you really don’t have the budget to pay for an English course then there are ways for you to learn English for free in London. If you like classroom learning then you can take a course taught by a trainee teacher. These are located in Greenwich, Hampstead and Central London and are extremely popular so if you are interested in this style of learning then don’t hesitate to sign up. You are also very lucky in London to have a number of different MeetUp Groups and Conversation Exchange options. Joining up to these are not only a great way to improve your language skills but you can also have fun and meet new friends. Don’t forget you can also learn online or by using a mobile app – there really are lots of ways to learn English for free in London. Have a read of this post for more information.
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