Table 3.

Findings from the participants’ reflections and the number of participants concerned.

Evaluation of the course as a whole	an interesting project, positively influencing human psyche (10) motivating to learn and practice a foreign language even at an older age (6) pleasant and friendly atmosphere for learning (20) appreciation of teacher’s patient approach to teaching (14)
Learning English	acquiring new words and phrases (18) refreshing English words, phrases, and grammar rules (4) difficulties in remembering words (4) difficulties in listening comprehension (3) gaining self-confidence to speak (4)
Learning other skills	to start learning again at an older age (2) to concentrate more (3) to listen to other people and communicate with them (1) to organize time better during the day (3) to react faster (1)
Teaching and learning strategies	visualization (4) associations (4) regular repetition (8) writing the words down (3) frequent speaking (6) doing homework (4) learning through games (2)
Other benefits	getting to know new and nice people (20) gaining self-confidence to speak (3) motivation to continue in studying English (4)