Every course in our catalogue can be taken online, live, from home. Online learners and those in the room belong to the same group: same teacher, same handouts, same speaking time, same price. We never replace a class with a recording.
How an online class works
- Platform: Zoom. The group link is sent before your first class and stays the same for the whole session.
- Hybrid classroom: every room has a camera and an omnidirectional microphone. You see the board and the teacher, and you hear the whole group, not only the person at the mic.
- Taking part: you speak like everyone else. The teacher alternates turns between the room and the screen, and pair work happens in Zoom breakout rooms.
- Handouts: the same printed handouts as in class, sent as PDF, plus the online exercise bank.
- Timetable: classes run on Eastern Time (Toronto). If you join from another province, check the time difference.
Recordings
Every class is recorded and kept for 30 days. The recording is there to review a grammar point or catch up on a missed class, but it does not replace the class: speaking practice and corrections happen live.
What you need
| Item | What we recommend |
|---|---|
| Device | A computer or tablet. A phone works, but the screen is too small to follow the board. |
| Connection | A stable connection, ideally wired or close to the router. |
| Sound | A headset with a microphone, to avoid echo. |
| Camera | On for the whole class. If the teacher cannot see your mouth, they cannot correct your pronunciation. |
| Space | A quiet place where you can speak out loud. |
Who it is for
- You live far from Brampton or elsewhere in Ontario.
- Your work schedule does not allow the commute.
- You are preparing for an exam and want a specific course from the catalogue without travelling.
- You want to mix: some classes in the room, others online. That works within the same group.
Price and enrolment
Online classes cost the same as in-class ones. See the prices. The placement test is also done online, on Zoom, in 40 minutes. After the test you join the group at your level the following week.
Not sure whether the room or the screen suits you better? Book a trial lesson in either format.
