Afternoon Classes

The following are available as part-time courses, or you can add them to any 15-hour course.

Boost your English in the afternoons with weekly, real-world themes! We offer 16 weekly topics to grow your confidence in communication. You’ll practise functional language and soft skills to help you express yourself in everyday situations and build your vocabulary. Lessons are fun, active and engaging.

Afternoon Classes are included in General English Plus and Academic Year Plus courses.

Course options

Afternoon Classes

Hours per week: 7.5

Start any Monday⁽¹⁾

Levels: All ⁽²⁾

Ages: Adults 16+

Max. students per class: 12⁽³⁾

See Dates & Topics Tab

⁽¹⁾Average class size is 7-8. The maximum is generally 12, but in special cases, this may increase to 13.
⁽²⁾Afternoon General English is available to students of all levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1). Course content will vary depending on the level of your class. Not suitable for total beginners.
⁽³⁾The school is closed for Christmas from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (reopening on 4 January), and UK public holidays in 2026 are: 3 April, 6 April, 4 May, 25 May and 31 August.

Dates & Topics

Afternoon lessons

Topic	2026 Dates	Topics may include
News & Media	5–9 January 27 April – 1 May 17–21 August 7–11 December	• News genres • Social media news • Analysing and writing headlines • Memes
Travel English	12–16 January 5–8 May 24–28 August	• At the airport • Getting around town • Shopping for essentials • Eating out
Everyday Problems & Solutions	19–23 January 11–15 May 1–4 September	• At the pharmacy • At the doctor’s/dentist’s • Emergencies • Money matters
Online Communication	27–31 January 22–25 April 14–18 July 6–10 October	• Understanding and replying to emails • Levels of formality in email writing • Email structure (subject, greeting, sign-off) • Social media vocabulary
Pronunciation & Listening	26–30 January 18–22 May 7–11 September	• The sounds of English • Word stress and sentence stress • Connected speech and intonation • Listening tasks
Culture & Social English	2–6 February 26–29 May 14–18 September	• Small talk and socialising • Apologising • Requests and offers • Cultural experiences
Jobs & Working Life	9–13 February 1–5 June 21–25 September	• Describing jobs and workplaces • Salaries and conditions • Employment vocabulary • Workplace communication
Speaking: Fluency & Vocabulary	16–20 February 8–12 June 28 September – 2 October	• Fluency warm-ups • Expanding vocabulary • Storytelling skills • Debating and expressing opinions
Informal Language	23–27 February 15–19 June 5–9 October	• Informal conversations • Everyday slang • Phrasal verbs • Idioms
Daily Living	2–6 March 22–26 June 12–16 October	• Booking an appointment • Renting a flat • Using transport • Requesting a refund
The Future & Innovation	9–13 March 29 June – 3 July 19–23 October	• Future technology • Space exploration • Medicine of the future • The future of education
UK Culture & History	16–20 March 6–10 July 26–30 October	• British landmarks • Traditions and festivals • UK expressions • British history highlights
Communication Skills	23–27 March 13–17 July 2–6 November	• Phone communication • Online communication • Everyday services • Shopping English
Exploring the City	30 March – 2 April 20–24 July 9–13 November	• Asking for directions • Buying tickets and travel passes • At a hotel • Sightseeing and tourist attractions
Art, Culture & Education	7–10 April 27–31 July 16–20 November	• Visual arts and architecture • Literature and storytelling • Performing arts • Education systems
Communication for Work & Study	13–17 April 3–7 August 23–27 November	• Meetings and presentations • Negotiating • CVs and interviews • Formal vs informal language
Pop Culture & Entertainment	20–24 April 10–14 August 30 November – 4 December	• Film & TV • Music and artists • Sports • Fame & celebrities
Celebrations & Festivals	14–18 December	• Christmas • Winter traditions • Festivals around the world

Please note that course content will vary depending on the level of your class.

Afternoon General English is available to students of all levels from Elementary (A1) to advanced. Some specialist modules have a minimum level.
If you are on a General English Plus or Academic Year Plus course, Afternoon Classes are already included in your fees.

Afternoon lessons

Topic	2026 Dates	Topics may include
News & Media	5–9 January 27 April – 1 May 17–21 August 7–11 December	• News genres • Social media news • Analysing and writing headlines • Memes
Travel English	12–16 January 5–8 May 24–28 August	• At the airport • Getting around town • Shopping for essentials • Eating out
Everyday Problems & Solutions	19–23 January 11–15 May 1–4 September	• At the pharmacy • At the doctor’s/dentist’s • Emergencies • Money matters
Online Communication	27–31 January 22–25 April 14–18 July 6–10 October	• Understanding and replying to emails • Levels of formality in email writing • Email structure (subject, greeting, sign-off) • Social media vocabulary
Pronunciation & Listening	26–30 January 18–22 May 7–11 September	• The sounds of English • Word stress and sentence stress • Connected speech and intonation • Listening tasks
Culture & Social English	2–6 February 26–29 May 14–18 September	• Small talk and socialising • Apologising • Requests and offers • Cultural experiences
Jobs & Working Life	9–13 February 1–5 June 21–25 September	• Describing jobs and workplaces • Salaries and conditions • Employment vocabulary • Workplace communication
Speaking: Fluency & Vocabulary	16–20 February 8–12 June 28 September – 2 October	• Fluency warm-ups • Expanding vocabulary • Storytelling skills • Debating and expressing opinions
Informal Language	23–27 February 15–19 June 5–9 October	• Informal conversations • Everyday slang • Phrasal verbs • Idioms
Daily Living	2–6 March 22–26 June 12–16 October	• Booking an appointment • Renting a flat • Using transport • Requesting a refund
The Future & Innovation	9–13 March 29 June – 3 July 19–23 October	• Future technology • Space exploration • Medicine of the future • The future of education
UK Culture & History	16–20 March 6–10 July 26–30 October	• British landmarks • Traditions and festivals • UK expressions • British history highlights
Communication Skills	23–27 March 13–17 July 2–6 November	• Phone communication • Online communication • Everyday services • Shopping English
Exploring the City	30 March – 2 April 20–24 July 9–13 November	• Asking for directions • Buying tickets and travel passes • At a hotel • Sightseeing and tourist attractions
Art, Culture & Education	7–10 April 27–31 July 16–20 November	• Visual arts and architecture • Literature and storytelling • Performing arts • Education systems
Communication for Work & Study	13–17 April 3–7 August 23–27 November	• Meetings and presentations • Negotiating • CVs and interviews • Formal vs informal language
Pop Culture & Entertainment	20–24 April 10–14 August 30 November – 4 December	• Film & TV • Music and artists • Sports • Fame & celebrities
Celebrations & Festivals	14–18 December	• Christmas • Winter traditions • Festivals around the world

Fees

Afternoon lessons

Fees in £/GBP	1–7 weeks	8–13 weeks	14–20 weeks	21+ weeks
7.5 hours per week	£80	£75	£70	£65

ITEM	DETAILS
Additional Fee	A one-time enrolment fee of £65 applies to all new Lewis School students.
Refunds	For payment methods and our refund policy, see lewis-school.co.uk/adult-fees

Afternoon General English is available to students of all levels from Elementary (A1) to advanced. Some specialist modules have a minimum level.
If you are on a General English Plus or Academic Year Plus course, Afternoon Classes are already included in your fees.

Afternoon Courses

Afternoon Classes

The following are available as part-time courses, or you can add them to any 15-hour course.

Course options

Dates & Topics

Afternoon lessons

Afternoon lessons

Fees

Afternoon lessons

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