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Getting Started
Our private lessons are 30 minutes long. Studies show that 25 minutes is the optimal learning time after which your ability to retain information diminishes. You will see better results from a daily lesson of 25 minutes than a long 4-hour study session once a week. To accommodate all schedules, it is possible to reserve lessons of 60 minutes and 90 minutes.
Short sessions of consistent learning will enable you to achieve fluency faster than irregular study, therefore, you should ideally practice English for a short period every day. A private lesson of 25 – 30 minutes three or four times a week will give you better results than a long study session once a week. Additionally, you can enjoy short listening and reading activities on your way to work or in your home.
Getting started is easy. You just need to fill in your information in the registration form in our webpage and complete the evaluation test and short questionnaire. This will help us to identify your current level and which coursework is best suited to you. Once your payment has been verified you will be able to reserve your first private class. Your success coordinator will contact you to confirm your reservation within 24 hours of receipt of your request.
No. Speakily online classrooms run on a proprietary learning platform. All you need to enjoy our lessons is an Internet connection, plus a headset, microphone and webcam if your computer or device does not already have one installed.
Yes, our tests and results align with CEFR, the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you are more familiar with TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) level scores please click on the Comparison Chart to see how they compare with CEFR.
No, our teachers use our own proprietary teaching materials that have been designed by professional, trained language teachers. Our coursework focuses primarily on improving your speaking and listening skills. Each lesson targets specific vocabulary and grammatical while focusing on meaningful communication in real life situations.
Our trained support team will be happy to discuss your learning needs and help you to select the course that is best suited to you. Please leave your contact details by clicking on the following link and one of our team member’s will get in touch within 24 hours (Monday – Friday). Contact us
Do not worry. 98% of our teachers and staff speak at least two languages. As a rule the English lessons are conducted in English. However, in case of difficulty, your assigned teacher is able to communicate in your native language.
The Classes
Yes. All coursework is tailormade to suit your learning goals. Our teachers will adapt each lesson according to your situation and deadlines.
Notification to reschedule or cancel a class must be submitted 24 hours prior to the class starting time. Failure to send a cancellation or reschedule notification within this time frame, will result in the class being counted as a paid class. The full class credit is payable and will not be re-credited.
Classes are reserved by connecting to your Account. All classes must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.
Your tutor will be available online at the scheduled start time of the lesson. Your tutor will wait for 15 minutes from the start time of the class and if after 15 minutes you do not connect to the online classroom then the tutor will treat that class as having been taken. You will be charged a credit for the class and no refund will be given for non-attendance.
For your convenience, a teacher is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week with the exception of the 4 days per year which is considered a holiday period.
Private online lessons are not available on the 24th, 25th, 31st December and the 1st of January. Private lessons are available for all of the remaining days of the year.
Occasionally the tutor may have an unavoidable emergency that could result in them having no other option than to cancel your class for that day. If the tutor provides more than 24 hours cancellation notice, you will be given the option to reschedule the class. If the tutor cancels the class with less than 24 hours notice of the scheduled class start time, a substitute tutor will be provided and you will be notified by Email and/or phone. You have the right to accept or refuse the substitute tutor. Refusal of the substitute tutor will not result in the loss of the class credit.
Speakily’s tutors are not available on the 24th, 25th, 31st December and the 1st of January. You can access your account and reserve future classes during this period, but you can not take a private online lesson.
For your convenience, a teacher is always available 24 hours a day / 7 days for the remaining days of the year.
Your teacher will be assigned to you by your success coordinator. Our large pool of teachers specialise in different English levels and subject areas. Your coordinator will select the teacher that is best suited to your learning needs. If for any reason you would like to change your teacher, you can simply notify your coordinator and they will allocate you with a new one. Your success coordinator is there to ensure that your classes are enjoyable and that your learning objectives are attained.
Accounts and Payments
Yes! The highest security standards, up-to-date encryption and data processing protection methods are employed to ensure that your payment is 100% secure. All payment transactions are compliant with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) for your security and peace of mind.
Technical Help
No, to enjoy our live online classes you will need an Internet connection, plus a headset, microphone and webcam if your computer or device does not already have one installed. Simply log in to your account and click on Live Classes at the top of the page and select your private scheduled class or mini-group class. The live classes work best with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Both browsers are available as free downloads at the links below. Most other browsers work but some may require a plugin to be installed first. No other software is required everything runs online from within your Internet browser.
Télécharger Google Chrome
Télécharger Mozilla Firefox
Below are the recommended Internet speed requirements needed for an enjoyable clear, continuous live class connection. If the Internet is too slow the video will automatically be disabled to optimise the audio. Most Internet connections in Europe are considerably faster than the minimum requirements.
Test your Internet speed
1: 1 Video Class:
Minimum download speed: Upload /Download 30kbps / 30kbps
Recommended download speed: Upload /Download 300kbps / 300kbps
Audio Class
Minimum download speed: Upload /Download 30kbps / 30kbps
Recommended download speed: Upload /Download 100kbps / 100kbps
To test your Internet speed click here
Yes, you can join our online classes with any Android or Iphone device so long as your internet connection is good enough (see previous FAQ: Is my Internet connection good enough to follow a class online?).
You can access your profile and book your next class on all mobile devices and tablets.
The virtual classroom works best with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, most other browsers work but require a plugin to be installed. The virtual classroom does not currently work on Safari, but you can access your profile and reserve your next class with this browser. No other software is required, everything works online from an Internet browser.
Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are both available as free downloads:
Download Google Chrome
Download Mozilla Firefox
General Questions
If you have a question:
1. Send a message using our online contact form available at the following link
CONTACT
2. Send an email to contact@speakily.com. Please include the email address that you used to register if you are already a member.
3. Call one of our customer service representatives:
Calling from the UK: +44 (0)1782 479902
Our customer service lines are open from Monday to Friday, from 8 am – 5 pm