Frequently Asked Questions

We could, but I provide a lot of links, vocabulary, reminders, etc. through Skype, that would be either lost after closing in Zoom*, or would require quite a bit of time to write down during class that I believe could be used a bit more productively. 

I also prefer Skype to Whatsapp or Telegram, as these are used more regularly for chats and invite distractions, as well as get things seen in class lost amongst other conversations we might have around arranging classes, for example. Also after a testing time, I find the overall quality of image of Skype - as an app-  much superior to any other.

 

However, if you had strong feelings against Skype and pro Zoom (or similar), we can discuss it, as long as I don’t have to download software.

 

*Zoom, Google meet, Jitsi, and similar platforms. 

As a rule, between 9:00 and 18:00 (GMT), classes outside these hours may be considered exceptionally, but not guaranteed.

In terms of which days, my availability changes week by week (often around agreed classes), however my calendar updates with the one on this site, so you can see it here to get an idea.

Your circumstances, your desires, and your needs are unique to you. So it is 100% up to you!

I think in terms of having some regularity, something between two classes a week and one every other week seems to yield tangible progress on average. However, I would say that learning a language requires a lot of practice, practice, practice, which I am always happy to provide after classes!

Nothing, basically.

 

If I give you something to do and you don’t do it, I might not even ask you about it! And if I consider it important to do it, we’ll do it in class together, I design the lessons to have as much practice going as possible anyway. 

It is good to stay as engaged in the language target as possible, yes, but learning has a big emotional element to it, and it’s important to not associate learning with feelings of guilt, fear, exhaustion, or boredom.