Trying to find the right way to learn a new language online can be overwhelming – from textbooks, software, and apps, the choices, and methods are endless.  Learning online in a live format is helpful to ask questions and interact with an instructor in real-time.  To ensure online language classes are tailored to a student’s learning style, it is essential to choose one-to-one lessons.

Individualization 

In one-to-one language classes, a teacher may tailor the class to students’ needs and interests.  The ability to individualize is excellent both for students who excel in language and those who struggle.  Instructors may work on challenging students and incorporating additional material for those moving quickly through their coursework.  Other students gain the full attention of their teacher to help them through problem areas, free from pressure or from feeling like they are holding their classmates back.

Student Engagement   

Personalization of lessons aids student engagement.  Teachers in one-to-one lesson formats may tailor lessons precisely to their student’s interests. Classes for Japanese students enamored with anime can explore colloquial expressions frequently used in their favorite shows.  French instructors can incorporate vocabulary centered around Paris fashion week for students interested in clothes and design.  When students learn language through the lens of their interests, they are more likely to engage with the material and better retain what they know. 

Greater Flexibility 

Classes with one student and one teacher allow greater scheduling flexibility.  When classes consist of just one student and one teacher, they are easier to move around if necessary.  High school students busy with exams, sports, and other activities often require flexibility in their schedules.  One-to-one classes allow students to schedule language lessons and move through the curriculum at their own pace.   

Quality 

Overall, the quality of instruction received when you are the instructor’s sole focus will be much higher than if the language teacher has multiple students within a class.  Instructors can better measure a student’s progress over time, celebrate their accomplishments, and give the student instant feedback.  In one-to-one formats, teachers will be able to keep track of the concepts that continually trouble a student and those in which a student succeeds.  The instructor’s full attention is vital for students who choose to learn a language online. 

Mastery of Subject Material 

Students who learn in a one-to-one format can develop rapport and comfort with their instructor.  The more comfortable a student is, the more likely to converse and engage in the subject material.  Importantly, students who are at ease and enjoy their language lessons will ask questions.  Asking questions is integral to fully understanding the course material and working through new or complex grammar concepts.   

Courses for Credit at Language Bird

At LanguageBird, all courses for credit, tutoring lessons, and conversation lessons are taught one-to-one to ensure instruction tailored to each student.  Students are guaranteed the undivided attention of a native-speaking instructor to excel in their language classes.