FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about online English courses? Or about Speak Think Learn? Maybe your questions are answered here. If not, you can contact Kenn and Kristin or sign up for a FREE 30-minute TRIAL LESSON.
There is very little difference between internet and presential lessons. The content and subjects will be the same. We will do speaking, listening, reading and writing. And you can take lessons anywhere you have an internet connection.
It depends on your current level and your objective. During the trial lesson we will access your level and ability and make recommendations for improvement. You and your teacher will create a plan to move you towards your goal. You can always add more lessons later but you may miss out on package discounts.
At the end of each lesson, you will arrange the date and time of the next lesson directly with the teacher. You can also schedule, reschedule or cancel classes by contacting the teacher directly via email, Skype or chat apps.
No. You can decide from week to week — or day to day — when you prefer to take lessons. At the end of each lesson, you and the teacher will discuss the date and time of the next lesson.
You can make a transfer using PayPal or Google Wallet. Remember, lessons must be paid for before they can be scheduled.
Usually. In order to advance, you need to practice each day. Homework is usually a short article to read or a video to watch. In the following lesson, you will give the teacher a summary of the text or video. We will also ask questions about the task and the general topic. We can also review any questions you have about vocabulary or grammar from the assignment. For exam preparation courses, homework may be a writing assignment.
As much as possible. But you should plan to spend a minimum of 1 hour each day. We will give you some ideas about how to do this while doing your normal activities.
Before we meet for the trial lesson, the teacher may ask you to take an online level exam. The teacher will send you the link when the lesson is scheduled. Also, we will evaluate your speaking and listening ability during the lesson. This will let you know your CEFR level.
CEFR is the Common European Framework of Reference. It is a way of evaluating communication ability for any language. It is based on what the learner can do at the level. CEFR was developed by the Council of Europe. But it is now used worldwide.
Basic user
- A1 – Beginner
- A2 – Elementary
Independent user
- B1 – Pre-Intermediate
- B2 – Intermediate
Proficient user
- C1 – Advanced
- C2 – Proficient
This depends on your needs. Although all the official exams are good at evaluating level, they have different uses. We can discuss your reasons for taking an exam. Then we can make recommendations about the best exam for you.
Again, it depends on the type of vocabulary you want to learn. In general, reading and speaking with others is the best way to improve. We can also suggest tools to help you.
You must have a stable and reliable internet connection. We recommend a webcam, but it is not essential. We will connect using Skype, Zoom, or Google Meet as you prefer. In some situations, it may be possible to connect using LINE, WhatsApp or WeChat.
If you need to cancel a scheduled lesson, please let the teacher know as soon as possible. Lessons canceled 6 hours or more before the scheduled start time will not be charged.
However, any late cancellations (less than 6 hours before the scheduled start time) will be charged as a completed lessons against the student’s pre-paid package of lessons.
Cancellations Policy
For other questions, contact the teachers directly.
