At the NGO "Young People for Haifa," we understand that when someone moves to Israel, attention naturally focuses on Hebrew. Work, documents, studies, everyday life—everything requires adaptation to a new language. But in this process, another, less obvious thing happens: English, which was once confident and active, gradually moves to the background. Words are forgotten, confidence decreases, and a language that used to be a tool for opportunities becomes passive knowledge.
At a time when English is the language of careers, high-tech, academia, and the global world, many people begin to feel shy about speaking. That’s why we created the English conversation club at the NGO "Young People for Haifa"—a space where English becomes a living, free, and confident tool for communication again.
The club meets every Sunday at 6:30 PM at 4 Garav Ohana Street in Haifa and has been an integral part of our community for over a year and a half. Each session brings together 10 to 20 Haifa residents—young professionals, students, new immigrants, and local residents—who understand how important English is for their future.
The reason people come is simple: English is the language of opportunity. Job interviews, university studies, work in international companies, traveling abroad, professional networking—all of this requires confidence in the language. But without regular practice, even those who once knew English well begin to hesitate, lose confidence, and avoid speaking.
Our club provides exactly what is often missing: live, regular, and supportive practice.
Each session is led by a professional English and Chinese language teacher—a native speaker with extensive experience working with different skill levels. Classes are based on prepared topics, diverse formats, and activities, making the meetings structured and professional, yet lively and dynamic. This is not a school lesson or an exam class; it’s a space where participants can speak freely, experiment, make mistakes, and grow.
The club is open to all levels—from beginners to fluent speakers who want to maintain their English. Everyone finds their own pace and space.
What happens after a few months? Confidence returns. Participants start speaking more easily and freely, and the fear of searching for words disappears. The tension that builds up when a language hasn’t been used for a long time gradually fades. English stops being a memory from school and becomes a real tool for work and life again. This shows in fluency, creativity, and readiness to engage in conversation without hesitation.
But, as with the Hebrew conversation club, something more than just language learning happens here: a community is formed. People meet, exchange ideas, build connections, and feel a sense of belonging. The club becomes not only an educational space but also a part of the city’s social life.
The English conversation club is part of the broader vision of the NGO "Young People for Haifa": to build a young, self-confident, and globally connected community. We believe that language is not just vocabulary—it’s freedom, opportunity, and self-assurance. And sometimes, it all begins with one Sunday evening meeting.
Come join us. We’ll be happy to see you or your friends—speaking, learning, and opening new doors to the future together.
