Written by Gabriela Estrada

Did you know that studying at night has great benefits? After fulfilling the day's responsibilities, the body and mind relax and, when you get home, it becomes more comfortable to learn something new, such as French. 

People who work or study in the morning often require evening scheduling options to continue their professional improvement, that's why, at Planeta Immiland, we opened a new schedule for French courses. Now, Hispanics will be able to learn French from scratch with calm and focus. 

Whether you live in Canada, Mexico or Colombia, this schedule can benefit you, so if the morning doesn't work for you to learn French, this blog is for you. Read with me to the end, learn the benefits of studying at night and synchronize your schedule according to our reference with Vancouver, Canada. Let's get started!

New evening schedule for learning French

At Planeta Immiland, we now have a schedule that is perfectly adapted to young people and adults who are busy with other tasks during the day and need the evening to make progress. These are the schedules available for beginners in General French Débutant. 

Canada, Vancouver: 19:00 to 22:00 PDT/PST.

• Calgary: 20:00 - 23:00

• Central America: 20:00 - 23:00
• Mexico and Colombia: 21:00 - 00:00

See time reference for your city.

Benefits of learning French in the evenings

The nocturnal environment favors concentration, as being away from the constant noise of the city, loud conversations, unexpected calls or simply the day's chores allows us to focus our minds on a single objective: speaking French. 

Starting the first level of French at night, just before going to sleep, prepares the student to retain essential vocabulary, understand grammatical rules and acquire the language gradually. Science has shown that the brain continues to process information while we sleep, consolidating what we have learned and strengthening neural connections. Let's take a look at how the brain works during the night.

How does the brain retain what it learns at night?

This is what happens when you study French in the evenings:

• Memory is consolidatedDuring sleep, especially in the slow-wave phase (deep sleep), the brain reinforces acquired knowledge.

• Fewer distractions. The night is usually quieter, allowing for greater concentration and information processing.

• Greater creativity is developed. Some people experience an increase in creativity and problem-solving ability at night.

How much time is needed to reinforce what has been learned?

The study of French from scratch should be continuous and reinforced after each class. Time can be managed in this way:

• Review of what has been learned within 24 hours. Repetition within the first 24 hours helps to better fix the information in long-term memory.

• Spaced repetition technique. Here it works to review the content of each class at intervals of time (e.g., after one day, one week and one month), this improves retention.

• Sleep well after studying. Undoubtedly, resting from all the day's tasks and studying French requires equal dedication, so a restful 8 hours of sleep will enhance memory consolidation and prevent rapid forgetfulness.

Tips for studying French in the evening to end the day on a high note

To make the most of the evening hours, follow these practical tips:

• Use the right lighting. Warm, direct light will reduce eyestrain and improve concentration.
• Disconnect from work or study before starting.
• Create a transition routineMake a transition routine, prepare a hot beverage, stretch or take a short break with yourself before entering the virtual classroom.
• Be aware of the quietness of the night environment to train your ear without distractions. Listen carefully to your teacher and classmates and focus attention on the assigned strategies, pronunciation and instructions you receive, this will help you to pick up nuances of the language effectively.
• At the end of the class, avoid second-guessing yourselfJust let the French words settle in your memory while you sleep, this will help with the retention process.

• Rely on your learning.

The evening schedule of the course General French Débutantcourse, from 19:00 to 22:00 PDT/PST of Planeta ImmilandThe evening hours of the General French Débutant course are especially favorable for students in Vancouver, because at this time they have already finished their day's work and the class closes before midnight.

Other regions should synchronize their schedule and check when the class begins and ends. The important thing is to make this a time for learning without leaving aside morning commitments.

Visit our website with the French courses available at https://www.planeta-immiland-education.com/cursos-frances.

I hope this topic has been to your liking. Thank you very much for reading, see you in the next blog! 

With love, 

Planeta Immiland Education