Commitment

Learning Any New Language Requires Commitment

Structure Your Subscription to Your Goals

The time you spend on your English each week depends on your goals, proficiency level, and exposure to the language. Beginners (CEF A1–B1 level) should spend at least 3–7 hours per week, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Intermediate students (CEF B2–C2 level) should plan for up to 10 hours per week, focusing on conversation, reading complex texts, or watching media in English). If you want to accelerate learning, or are preparing for an interview, or completing a major project then spending 10-15 hours a week for short periods is not unusual. The following table highlights suggested time commitment, and highlights of the type of activity recommended for each learning level:

CEFR A1-A2 (IELTS < 4)

Basic

Begin by building a strong foundation in pronunciation and basic vocabulary. Focus on phonics, sight words, basic verbs, and common phrases. Avoid forming bad habits that are hard to fix later.

  • Time (2-3 hrs/week

    Spend 3 hours each week with your coach and 2 hours on your own for review and reading.

  • Reading

    Read easy books. Practice recognizing and repeating sounds and letters. Start learning simple words. Focus on common words and basic sentences.

  • Review

    Review your lessons and listen to recordings of your tutoring sessions. Practice writing letters and numbers neatly. Write every day to learn how to form letters and simple words using a pencil and paper.

CEFR B1 (IELTS 4-5)

Beginner

As a beginner, work on listening, learning new words, and understanding what you hear or read. Learn basic grammar and focus on key parts of the language like nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs. Start practicing reading and speaking, too.

  • Time (3-5 hrs/week)

    Dedicate at least 3-5 hours each try to spend 3 hours a week with your coach, and another two hours on independent review and reading.

  • Reading and Writing

    Read easy books to build your vocabulary and learn to spot verb phrases, phrasal verbs, and other verb forms. Improve your grammar and basic writing skills.

  • Listening and Speaking

    Listen to recordings of your tutoring sessions, short podcasts, news broadcasts, basic conversations, greetings, and office situations online.

CEFR B2 (IELTS 5.5-6.5)

Intermediate

Intermediate learners should spend 3–5 hours each week building vocabulary and improving grammar. They should read harder texts over time and practice writing regularly.

  • Time (4-6 hrs/week)

    Each week, aim for 4-6 online lessons (3 hours) with your coach and spend another 3 hours on independent study, including reading, writing, and review.

  • Reading and Writing

    Read stories that become harder over time and learn to connect ideas between paragraphs and chapters. Understand storylines. Practice writing skills and explore different styles. Work with a coach who can email or text with you outside of sessions to help you write clear messages for daily use.

  • Listening and Speaking

    Review your tutoring session recordings. Watch movies without subtitles to build basic vocabulary for specific topics. Practice role-playing with your coach to get used to common everyday situations.

CEFR C1-C2 (IELTS 7-9)

Proficient

This is for advanced learners who want to improve their language skills further. You will use the language for tasks like writing papers or giving speeches. To become fluent, immerse yourself more. Spend about ten hours a week practicing. Focus on complex conversations where you can debate, share opinions, and try to persuade others.

  • Time (6-10 hrs/week)

    Each week, aim for 4-6 online lessons (3 hours) with your coach, plus 3 hours of independent study, including reading, writing, and review.

  • Reading and Writing

    Read stories that get harder as you go. Learn to connect ideas between paragraphs and chapters while following the storyline. Practice writing skills and explore different styles. Work with a coach who can email or text with you outside of lessons to help you write clear messages for daily life.

  • Listening and Speaking

    Review the recordings of your tutoring sessions; watch movies (without subtitles) and start developing core vocabulary in specific topic areas. Practice role-play with your coach, giving you exposure and practice in common everyday settings.