Online English Classes on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet

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Live English is the most convenient way to improve your spoken English with a native teacher, without leaving your desk. Lessons run on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, whichever you are most comfortable with, and focus on the speaking practice that builds real confidence at work.

Our classes are built for:
remote teams who meet on Teams | professionals on back-to-back video calls | expats and home-based learners | anyone short on time who wants to skip the commute

Professional taking an online English class on Zoom with a Live English teacher

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A safe space to improve your English speaking skills

Our courses mix individual and group lessons, led by a team of native English teachers and delivered on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet. Every lesson focuses on speaking, so you get the practice you need to feel confident in real professional situations. Do you want to meet the people you would learn with? See our native English teachers, or test your English level in a few minutes.

Language app or live English classes: what actually builds speaking confidence?

Apps are useful for vocabulary and grammar drills you can do on the train. But speaking confidently at work comes from real conversation, live correction and a teacher who expects you to show up. That is where live classes pull ahead. Here is the honest comparison.

Self-study apps and live classes solve different problems. For speaking with confidence in real situations, a teacher does what an app cannot.

What matters for speaking Live classes with a native teacher Self-study language app
Real conversation practice You speak with a person in every lesson Live English Mostly tap, repeat and multiple choice
Feedback on your mistakes Immediate, personalized correction from a teacher Automated, limited to scripted answers
Lessons built around you Tailored to your job, your goals and your level One fixed path for everyone
Pronunciation and accent Corrected live by a native speaker Hard for an app to hear and fix reliably
Staying consistent A booked lesson and a teacher expecting you Easy to skip, relies on willpower
Confidence in real situations Built through real back-and-forth conversation Hard to transfer from solo drills

Apps and live classes can work together: many learners use an app for vocabulary between their weekly lessons with a teacher.

How to start your online English classes

Register for a free trial lesson and see how you can improve your English with a real teacher on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.

In your trial you get an evaluation of your English level, a chat about your goals and how to reach them, and a first taste of learning online with one of our teachers.

English Lessons via Zoom

Why Online English Classes work

For the last few years, video classes have changed the way we learn online. At Live English we recommend Zoom for the best experience, though you are free to use Microsoft Teams or Google Meet if you prefer.

We started out on Skype. As the tools improved and Skype was retired, we moved to platforms that give crisp video, reliable sound and easy screen sharing for both teacher and student. With today’s technology you will forget your teacher is thousands of miles away.

See it for yourself. Register for a free trial lesson and find out how online classes with Live English work.

You can also explore our Spoken English Course, our Business English course, English by Phone if your connection is unreliable, or the group sessions in the Live English Club. See full pricing here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Online English Classes

Yes. Our online English classes are open to anyone who wants to improve their English, especially speaking. Whether you are lower-intermediate or advanced (A2 to C2), a professional sharpening your business communication, or preparing for an interview, we have lessons for you. Our native teachers run personalized classes on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, so you can learn from anywhere.

All three work well and give you HD video, screen sharing and a phone fallback. We recommend Zoom for the smoothest experience, but if your company already uses Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, stay with what you know. You can switch at any time, and your teacher will help you set up the first time.
Yes. You do not pay anything for the software, and you do not need a paid Zoom account. We send you a link, you join as a guest, and you only need a few minutes the first time to install Zoom on your computer or phone.
No, you can use Zoom as a guest. We send you a link to join the class. The first time, allow a few minutes to install Zoom on your computer or phone.
A recent computer or smartphone is usually enough for classes on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet. We recommend a headset (headphones and microphone) for a more immersive experience.
You can join the class by phone instead. Your reminder email includes a local dial-in number, plus the meeting ID and passcode you need to connect.