' Forget cold winter nights dragging yourself down to the local college to do that life-enhancing course whilst all your friends are at the pub. ? Forget the guilt factor you feel as you bottle out at the last moment, and join all your friends down the pub. You'll go to the course next week, definitely, without fail, yes, that's a promise. ? Forget the drone of the tutor who's on auto-pilot and obviously only doing the course because he's got his eye on a rather nice property in Umbria. ? Forget the financial regret: €~I've managed four out of ten classes €¦that's £25 a class! Plus the babysitter! And I've not really learnt anything!' teach yourself your evening class gives you your own personal tutor and course package, in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you €" and for a fraction of the cost. There are 30 lessons €" the equivalent to a year's worth of classes €" with comprehensive workbooks and accompanying audio material: the voice of your tutor, covering common questions and mistakes and giving you invaluable hints and tips. An additional reference book will help you to make the most of your knowledge. And all for less than the price of a single term's course at a college.

1. Economical €" a year's worth of classes for less than the price of one term€¦ and you're more likely to get your money's worth as you're doing it when it's convenient for you. The course will also take you far less time than a formal course, as you don't have to travel and you can learn in smaller chunks to suit your lifestyle. 2. Convenient €" we're way too busy to be tied down once a week, on a prescribed day, at a prescribed time. It works for some people, but other commitments and lack of motivation can ruin the best-laid plans. 3. High success rate €" you can go down the pub, look after the kids at short notice and still do your course when it's more convenient.

Your personal tutor will motivate you throughout the course. 4. Community - extend your knowledge and meet other learners online.