Teacher4.meLearn English online: tips for students
Practical guides for English learners: how to find an online English teacher, why learning online works, your first lesson, exams, English for work, travel and kids.
Find a teacherFor students: learn English online
How to find an online English teacher (step by step)
A simple way to search, compare and contact an online English teacher who fits your goal, level and schedule.
Getting startedWhy learn English online with a real teacher?
The practical benefits of online 1-to-1 English lessons: more speaking time, flexible times, and a teacher who focuses on you.
Getting startedHow to prepare for your first online English lesson
A short checklist so your first online English lesson feels relaxed and useful: tech, goals, and what to ask.
Choosing how to learnPrivate English teacher vs language apps: what's the difference?
Apps are great for vocabulary and habits. A real teacher helps you speak, get corrections and stay on track. Here's how to use both.
Study tipsHow much English practice do you need to improve?
There is no magic number, but regular practice beats long, rare sessions. How to plan lessons and practice that fit your week.
GoalsLearning English for work, travel or exams: what to focus on
Different goals need different lessons. What to practise for business English, travel English and English tests.
Choosing how to learnGroup classes or 1-to-1 English lessons: which is right for you?
The pros and cons of group English classes and private 1-to-1 lessons, and who each one suits.
Study tipsLearning English as a busy adult: how to fit it into your week
Work, family and little free time? Practical ways adults keep learning English with online lessons.
For parentsOnline English lessons for kids: a guide for parents
How to choose an online English teacher for your child, what good kids' lessons look like, and how to help at home.
Exam prepIELTS Speaking practice online: how to prepare with a 1-to-1 tutor
How the IELTS Speaking test works (from the official IELTS website) and how to practise all three parts online with a 1-to-1 English tutor.
For workBusiness English tutor online: how 1-to-1 lessons help at work
What a business English tutor online can practise with you — meetings, emails, presentations and interviews — and how to choose one for your job.
Exam prepTOEIC Speaking practice online: how to prepare with a 1-to-1 tutor
How the TOEIC Speaking test works (from the official ETS website) and how to practise all 11 questions online with a 1-to-1 English tutor.
Exam prepTOEIC Listening & Reading practice online: how to prepare with a 1-to-1 tutor
How the TOEIC Listening and Reading test works (from the official ETS website) and how to practise Listening and Reading skills online with a 1-to-1 English tutor.
For parentsOnline English lessons for kids by age: what works at 4–6, 7–9, 10–12 and teens
A practical guide for parents on what online English lessons usually look like for ages 4–6, 7–9, 10–12 and teenagers — without promises about results.
Study tipsEnglish pronunciation practice online: how a 1-to-1 tutor helps you sound clearer
How to practise English pronunciation online with a tutor: sounds, word stress, rhythm and intonation, plus simple practice you can do between lessons.
For workEnglish job interview practice online: how to prepare with a 1-to-1 tutor
How to practise for a job interview in English online with a tutor: your self-introduction, common questions, the STAR method, video-call tips and a simple plan for the week before.
Study tipsEnglish grammar tutor online: how 1-to-1 lessons fix the mistakes you keep making
How an online English grammar tutor helps: finding your repeated mistakes, practising tenses, articles and prepositions in real sentences, and using grammar correctly when you speak and write.
SpeakingOvercome the fear of speaking English: how an online tutor builds confidence
Why many learners freeze when they speak English, and how a calm 1-to-1 online tutor helps you practise safely, make mistakes without shame, and speak more confidently over time.
Study tipsEnglish listening practice online: how a 1-to-1 tutor helps you understand fast, natural English
Why native-speed English is hard to follow, and how 1-to-1 listening practice with an online tutor trains your ear for connected speech, accents and real conversations.
Study tipsEnglish writing practice online: how a 1-to-1 tutor helps you write clear emails, messages and essays
Why writing in English feels slow and stressful, and how 1-to-1 writing practice with an online tutor helps you write clear, natural emails, messages and longer texts on your own.
Study tipsEnglish vocabulary practice online: how a 1-to-1 tutor helps you learn words you can actually use
Why long word lists are easy to forget, and how 1-to-1 vocabulary practice with an online tutor helps you learn words in context and use them when you speak and write.
Choosing a teacherHow to choose an online English teacher: a 7-point checklist
What to check before your first lesson: your goal, reviews, teaching style, languages, price and a trial.
Exam prepIELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL or Eiken: which English test do you need?
A plain-English guide to the main English tests learners in Asia take, and how a 1-to-1 teacher can help you prepare.
SpeakingEnglish conversation practice online: how to speak more confidently
Why many learners can read English but freeze when speaking, and how regular 1-to-1 conversation lessons fix it.
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Guides for independent teachers who want their own teacher website and more students.
What to put on your online teacher website: a simple checklist
The sections students and parents look for before they book a first lesson, and what to leave out.
Finding studentsHow to get more students from your teacher profile link
Practical places to share your teacher link, and small habits that turn visits into booked trial lessons.
Website tipsTeacher website vs marketplace profile (Preply, italki): do you need both?
How tutoring marketplaces and your own website differ on commission, control and finding students.