One-to-one English classes anytime anywhere

To receive your trial, you'll need to enter some identity and payment information to create your Flexible English online course account (but you will not be charged). Once this has been securely processed, you will be able to instantly access our platform. If you choose to continue your studies with us after your 7-day trial period, your first payment will be automatically processed at the regular monthly subscription price. You can cancel at any time during your trial or monthly subscription.

The number of classes you can attend during your trial period is either one private class or two group classes.

Our live online classes follow a task-based approach. It is a strong communicative methodology where students spend their time actively communicating. The students have a much more varied exposure to language. All live classes are based around a main real-life and communicative task.

Before and after each group class, you’ll be able to access a wide range of premium British Council online exercises to practise your listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary skills on our easy-to-use platform.

To access your student portal and join live online classes, you will need:

• A desktop or laptop computer (preferred) or a mobile device (tablet or smartphone)
• A reliable internet connection
• A headset or headphones with a built-in microphone
• A working webcam

Before your first class, please note:

• Our live classes take place on Zoom, a free and secure video platform. Please download Zoom to your device before your class begins.
• For the best experience, we recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Some features may not work properly on other browsers.
• Your Zoom display name must match the name on your British Council English online account. If not, your teacher may not allow you to join the class.

To make sure everyone has a great learning experience:

• All students must follow our virtual classroom rules.
• You’re expected to take part actively, with your microphone and webcam on throughout the class—just like in a face-to-face classroom.

Before you subscribe, please review the British Council English online Student Code of Conduct.

The exact number of classes you can attend in a month depends on your subscription plan. Every Flexible English online course package includes a set number of class credits per month, which you use to book group classes (1 credit each) or private classes (2 credits each).

It’s up to you to decide how to use your credits and which classes you want to take – we offer you complete flexibility!

Click here to browse our available packages.

We offer students a flexible and totally customised online course, with a variety of classes and teachers to choose from.

With our Flexible English online course, you can customise your study plan to suit your own preferences and study goals. You can choose to join:

• 55-minute group classes with maximum 10 students per session – these classes include a set topic and focus on speaking and listening tasks. You will learn with other students at the same level as you, and you will receive instant feedback on your speaking, grammar and vocabulary. At the end of each class, the teacher will share valuable class materials with you for additional practice;
•  25-minute private classes with our expert teachers – choose between private sessions with a set topic or book a freestyle private class and choose what you want to focus on. For a more intensive and personalised experience, you can attend private classes with your favourite teachers and learn at your own pace. Whether you want to learn about a set topic in a one-to-one setting or work on a specific task that is personalised to your study goals, we have the right private class for you! You will receive a report with personalised feedback after every private class you attend, which will help you track your progress;
• 25-minute grammar or pronunciation webinars called Live25 sessions – these sessions are completely free and included as part of your subscription. You can join 4 of these sessions every month with an active subscription and use them as an opportunity for additional practice between your regular group or private classes. If you need extra help with understanding English verb tenses or  how to use intonation in a sentence, Live25 sessions offer you the opportunity to advance your knowledge.

Each class you book with a set topic includes access to premium online exercises that you complete before and after your live session with your teacher. These exercises will help you improve your reading, listening and vocabulary skills, as well as help you practice and revise what you have learnt after your class. To browse our available classes before you commit to a subscription plan, you can set up a free account.

You can pay for your subscription online, directly with a credit or debit card or with Google Pay (for Android devices) or Apple Pay (for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac). Other options are available in selected markets. When you subscribe, you will authorise British Council English online to automatically charge your account on a monthly recurring basis.

Your monthly subscription will be a recurring payment charged via Stripe*, our payment provider, either in your local currency or in USD (the exact price and currency will become available to you once you have selected your country of residence during the registration process). Most credit cards are accepted.

*Stripe has been audited by a PCI-certified auditor and is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry. To accomplish this, Stripe uses the best-in-class security tools and practices to maintain a high level of security.