Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know my level?
Your native speaker trainer will assess your skills at the start of the course. For major languages, you can take our online multiple choice language tests FREE OF CHARGE. Assessment of other languages can be arranged; please contact us for details.
How many lessons will I need?
This depends on what and how much you would like to learn. We suggest ten 2-hours sessions for complete beginners wishing to reach Survival level. Your experienced language trainer can offer you clear advice on how to reach your goals.
Are your teachers fully qualified?
Yes, our teachers are native speakers and hold either a university degree and/or a teaching qualification to teach their language as a foreign language.
Can more people join me for the class?
Yes – please contact us for pricing details. Generally, the cost will be $10 more per hour per learner. A group can consist of anywhere between 2 and 15 students. Each learner in the class should be at the same level, as any difference will hamper training.
Can I just pay for the first lesson and see if I like it?
Generally, no. Our qualified, experienced trainers can’t judge future success by just a single lesson.
What if I don’t like the trainer?
While usually not an issue, we recognize that this could happen. If you don’t click with your trainer, we will arrange a replacement and will not bill you for the first session. If no replacement is available, you will receive a full refund.
Do I get a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate stating the language studied, level achieved, and number of hours allocated to the course.
Do I have to add sales tax to your prices?
No. There is no sales tax to add to our prices.
Do I have to pay for the whole course in advance?
Yes, lessons are paid for in advance. To begin your course, we require a $550 deposit, payable by check or credit card. After we receive this initial payment, your course can begin, and we will invoice you for the remainder of the lessons. Monthly payments are not accepted (exceptions apply).
Will I have the same teacher for the duration of the course?
Aside from circumstances in which a student explicitly asks for 2 or more teachers, we do our best to ensure you keep your original trainer for the entire course. On a rare occasion, we may be forced to swap a trainer due to sickness or changes in their personal situation. In our experience, however, this is an unusual occurrence.
What happens if I need to reschedule classes?
If you need to change the day or time of your class, you can do this directly with the trainer. We only ask you to give 2 or more business days’ notice (e.g., to change a class on a Thursday, let the teacher know on the Tuesday before).
What happens if I need to cancel my course?
If you are unable to continue your course, you will receive a full refund minus the hourly cost of any classes already taken (including late cancellations); the cost of any course books already purchased on your behalf; a cancellation fee of $550.
Can I change my face-to-face course to an online course, and/or vice versa?
It is no problem to change your face-to-face course to online with the same trainer (you can make arrangements directly to do this on Skype, WhatsApp, or something similar). This is very helpful when you don’t want to miss a class while traveling or if you have a week with a complicated schedule or have other reasons (perhaps health reasons) meaning you do not want to be in physical contact with anybody but want to keep up with your regular learning.
If you want to change your online to face-to-face on a permanent basis, this is also possible but you will need to contact us to make arrangements. Please also be aware that you will be assigned a new teacher as your online teacher is not necessarily physically located in the same town as you.
Any Other Questions?
If you have any other questions not answered here, please contact our Sales Team who will get back to you within one business day.