{"id":4190,"date":"2026-05-13T03:19:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=4190"},"modified":"2026-05-14T03:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:29:03","slug":"benefits-individual-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/benefits-individual-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits of One-on-One English Lessons (According to Professional Novakid Teachers)"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_dd6d69484ce8f06c6fa230eff077b964\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7-Benefits-of-One-on-One-English-Lessons-According-to-Professional-Novakid-Teachers.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" 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data-toc-section>\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">What Are One-on-One English Lessons?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">What\u2019s the Difference Between One-on-One Lessons vs Group Lessons?\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">What Are the Benefits of One-on-One English Lessons?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">What Are the Best Platforms for One-on-One English Lessons?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Sample One-on-One English Lesson Plan (From a Novakid Teacher)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Finding Quality One-on-One English Lessons For Your Child<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        \/\/ Use DOMContentLoaded for faster TOC initialization\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const headings = document.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText');\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if (!tableContainer) return;\n\n            \/\/ Clear the container\n            tableContainer.innerHTML = '';\n\n            \/\/ Count valid headings with h2\n            let validHeadingsCount = 0;\n\n            \/\/ For each heading, create an item in the table of contents\n            headings.forEach((heading, index) => {\n                const h2 = heading.querySelector('h2');\n                if (!h2) return;\n\n                validHeadingsCount++;\n                const title = h2.textContent.trim();\n                const itemHtml = `<li><a href=\"#${heading.id}\">${title}<\/a><\/li>`;\n                tableContainer.innerHTML += itemHtml;\n            });\n\n            \/\/ Hide TOC if no valid headings found\n            if (validHeadingsCount === 0) {\n                tocSection.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n            \n            \/\/ Dispatch custom event to notify that TOC is ready\n            document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('tocReady'));\n        });\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n\n <section class=\"section blogTakeaways\" id=\"blogCrossPost-block_7390580b1169da0eace36f2494b50646\">\n    \n      <div class=\"blogTakeaways__wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"blogTakeaways__header\">\n            Takeaways          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"blogTakeaways__content\">\n                          <li>\n                  \nOne-on-one English lessons are lessons where a teacher delivers personalized instruction to a single student rather than one-size-fits-all instruction to a group.\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nIndividual lessons differ from group lessons because they tailor learning content and activities to the student\u2019s needs, offer greater customization, and are more expensive.\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nThe benefits of one-on-one English lessons include personalization, faster learning progress, scheduling flexibility, and enhanced student engagement.\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_2944a88085c97f3c2f1cf05816560ae7\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right format for your child\u2019s English lessons can be overwhelming, especially when you\u2019re stripped of time and clueless about the nuances of learning English online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that one-on-one English lessons are a popular and effective format for children learning English. In fact, Meticulous Research expected the one-on-one learning segment to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meticulousresearch.com\/product\/online-language-tutoring-market-5691\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dominate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the online language tutoring market in 2025\u2014and that trend is likely to continue in 2026 and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, we break down what one-on-one English lessons look like in practice, how they differ from group lessons, and offer insights from certified Novakid teachers on the benefits that individual lessons offer you and your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s jump in!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2f5323873530bdcb63be180274f939a2\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2f5323873530bdcb63be180274f939a2\">\n                What Are One-on-One English Lessons?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/create-quality-english-lessons\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English lessons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are English lessons where an instructor teaches an individual student rather than a group. Lessons take place in-person, remotely using video conferencing software like Zoom, or in a hybrid format.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-one English lessons allow teachers to tailor instruction to your child\u2019s unique needs and learning preferences, making instruction more relevant and effective for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, an instructor who teaches individual lessons could identify your child\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-english-pronounciation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English pronunciation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> challenges and provide targeted pronunciation practice. They could also build lessons around your interests. If your kid loves video games, the teacher can leverage <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/novakid-game-world\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">game-based learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make lessons more personalized and engaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re considering one-on-one English lessons for your child, know that experts themselves vouch for individualized lesson formats. According to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/modern-strategies-teaching-english-kids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of 133 Novakid teachers, 63.9% of respondents believe that individual lessons are the best format for children learning English.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering, \u201cWhat about group lessons?\u201d Don\u2019t worry\u2014we&#8217;ll break down the difference between individual and group lessons next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_75124ea205339d235da6d16af3289e29\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_75124ea205339d235da6d16af3289e29\">\n                What\u2019s the Difference Between One-on-One Lessons vs Group Lessons?\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">main<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> difference between one-on-one English lessons and group lessons is that one-on-one lessons are for individual students, and group lessons are for groups of learners (whether that\u2019s four students or an entire classroom).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, individual and group lessons also differ in cost, goals, structure, scheduling flexibility, and level of customization. Here\u2019s a quick snapshot of these differences, with further explanation below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-One English Lessons vs. Group English Lessons<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>One-on-One Lessons<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Group Lessons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Format<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for individual student<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for multiple learners (small group, whole class)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailored to a student\u2019s unique learning preferences, needs, and interests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver the same lesson to all students for a shared learning experience<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15 to $50 per lesson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6 to $20 per lesson\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused on individual learning objectives with personalized activities and increased time for questions and speaking practice\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built around shared objectives with group activities and limited individual attention\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling Flexibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly flexible; sessions can be scheduled and rescheduled at a time that\u2019s convenient for you and your child<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less flexibility; must align with group availability<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customization\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully customizable based on the child\u2019s level, pace, and learning style\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited customization; same content delivered to all learners\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The goal of individual lessons is to tailor lesson content, structure, and delivery to a student\u2019s unique learning preferences, needs, and interests\u2014making learning more effective for that specific student. The goal of group lessons is to teach the same lesson to everyone in the group simultaneously, creating a unified learning experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Individual English lessons are more expensive, ranging from $15 to $50 per lesson. Group lessons are typically 60% less per student, or between $6 to $20 per lesson.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Individual lessons are structured around individual learning objectives, include independent work and activities, and give your child more time to ask and answer questions and practice speaking. Group lessons are structured around shared learning objectives, include peer and group activities, and provide opportunities for multiple students to ask and answer questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduling flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Individual lessons offer flexible scheduling, so you can book sessions at a time ideal for you and your child and reschedule when needed. Group lessons offer less flexibility because sessions must occur at a time that works for everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One-on-one English lessons can be customized based on your child\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/english-language-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English language level<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, needs, and learning preferences. Group lessons offer significantly less customization, teaching the same content to multiple learners.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked about the pros and cons of both individual lessons and group lessons, Novakid teacher <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/english-teachers\/Ali%20S-f26b9448-4ae4-444a-821f-8c5068a1fb71\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ali Sullivan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said that individual lessons allow her to focus on the child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI can go at their pace and use topics they enjoy,\u201d she said. However, one-on-one lessons don\u2019t allow for interaction with other kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, group lessons are \u201cmore fun and interactive,\u201d helping kids build their language and social skills. But the teacher can\u2019t give personal attention to every student. As a result, \u201cSome kids might stay quiet or fall behind, while others take over, and the lesson has to move at a general pace,\u201d said Sullivan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_ddc32695d02d97d22491542e3f4d4787\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_ddc32695d02d97d22491542e3f4d4787\">\n                What Are the Benefits of One-on-One English Lessons?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the difference between individual and group lessons, let\u2019s explore the benefits of one-on-one English lessons in more detail\u2014with help from certified Novakid teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Personalization\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-one English lessons tailor content and activities based on a student\u2019s strengths and weaknesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child excels at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/most-confusing-english-tenses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conjugating verbs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the teacher can include advanced conjugation exercises to challenge them. If they struggle with describing basic objects, the teacher can use sentence starters to scaffold the activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Sullivan, individual lessons also allow teachers to incorporate your child\u2019s interests and backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI ask about [the child\u2019s] family, what they like to do for fun, their favorite games, shows, or even what they did that day,\u201d she said. \u201cThen I bring those things into the lesson so it feels more like a conversation than just learning from a textbook.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Scheduling Flexibility\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opting for individual lessons for your child affords you flexibility in scheduling. You can schedule lessons for after you pick your child up from school or after you get home from work. This ensures you\u2019re present for your child\u2019s learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, you can reschedule a lesson if your kid falls sick or just doesn\u2019t feel like doing lessons that day. That way, your child can learn when they\u2019re healthy, energized, and focused.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Improved Student Confidence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introverted students may not thrive in group lessons because they fear asking questions or making mistakes in front of others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But one-on-one English lessons allow your child to build a rapport with the teacher, helping them become more confident when asking or answering questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sullivan witnessed this firsthand with one of her shy students. \u201cIn the group setting, [the student] was much quieter and didn\u2019t speak as much. But in the one-on-one lessons, he was way more talkative and engaged,\u201d she said. \u201cIt felt like he could relax more,\u201d she added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Higher Student Engagement\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In group lessons, it\u2019s easy for your child to sit back as other students answer questions or lead group activities. But individual lessons encourage your child to actively participate, whether that\u2019s responding to a teacher\u2019s questions or choosing answers on an online learning game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid teacher <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rogen-garcia-7335b6b5\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rogen Garcia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said that one-on-one lessons also increase student engagement by encouraging students to open up and \u201crelate their lessons to their personal lives.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She mentioned working with a shy eight-year-old who previously answered questions using vocabulary words from previous lessons. As she continued working with him one-on-one, the boy began to answer using real examples from his own life. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen our topic was about pets, he began to talk about his own. When asked about the name of his pet, he took his time formulating his answer and used the proper possessive pronoun in his sentence,\u201d said Garcia. \u201cThe student knew that he was in a safe learning space, so he took his time and confidently talked about his pet.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Increased Speaking Practice\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking is one of the key components of language mastery alongside listening, reading, and writing. While your child may not get extensive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/dialogues-in-english-to-practice-speaking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speaking practice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a large group, they\u2019ll have ample time for speech production in individual lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ali Sullivan saw a vast improvement in one of her students\u2019 skills after making time for targeted speech practice. \u201c[The student] started speaking more freely, and what really stood out was that she began correcting herself and asking helpful grammar questions on her own,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Faster Student Progress\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In group lessons, your child may fall behind the group or have to wait while other students work on skills your kid has already mastered. This can slow down their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with individual English lessons, your child can spend more time on their specific challenges in one area and advance to more challenging topics in areas where they excel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research supports this, with a 2025 Preply and Leanlab Education study finding that one-on-one language learners progressed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/preply-learners-achieve-up-to-3x-faster-language-learning-with-measurable-progress-in-just-12-weeks-study-finds-302551519.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three times faster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than standard benchmarks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garcia said she can \u201cattest that students who are enrolled in individual classes progress faster than their peers in group classes.\u201d For example, she mentioned having a student who joined individual and group lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCompared to his peers in the group lesson who weren\u2019t enrolled in individual lessons, he read faster, answered questions more confidently, and even led group activities in class,\u201d said Garcia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Better Teacher Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While generic comments like \u201cjoy to teach\u201d and \u201cvery hardworking\u201d will make you proud of your child, they won\u2019t help them improve their performance. Luckily, one-on-one English lessons allow teachers to provide more detailed and actionable feedback to your kid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, instead of giving the vague feedback \u201cneeds to work on verbs,\u201d Garcia instructed a struggling student to practice the verb \u201cto be\u201d with pronouns and emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She also provided the following concrete examples and exercises so the student could apply the feedback, advising the learner to \u201cfill in the correct form of \u2018to be\u2019 (\u2018am, \u2018is,\u2019 \u2018are\u2019)\u201d:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Example Sentence<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Practice Exercise\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI am happy.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI __ happy.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHe is tired.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cShe __ tired.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are hungry.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThey __ hungry.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2b64b09973437cdf6ef3d5929a1ded5f\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_2b64b09973437cdf6ef3d5929a1ded5f\">\n                What Are the Best Platforms for One-on-One English Lessons?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best platforms for one-on-one English lessons offer personalized, structured, and highly interactive lessons from certified teachers. Below, we look at which ones check all the boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Novakid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Novakid is an online English school for children ages 4 to 12. Its one-on-one lessons are completely in English, well-structured, and taught by native English-speaking teachers with recognized credentials (B.Ed, TEFL, CELTA, etc.). Lessons are also a comfortable length (40 minutes) and incorporate interactive games and digital learning tools to make learning highly engaging.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cambly Kids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cambly Kids is an online platform for kids ages 4 to 15. It offers one-on-one lessons that are personalized, interactive, and taught by certified, native English-speaking teachers. However, lessons lack structure and rely heavily on informal conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>51Talk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 51Talk is an online English learning platform for kids and teenagers ages 3 to 18. Its individual lessons are highly structured, aligned with international standards, and designed to enhance students\u2019 spoken expression. But lessons are also rigid, meaning less real-time adaptability to students\u2019 needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Preply is an online language learning platform for learners of all ages. It offers personalized and flexible one-on-one lessons with English, Spanish, and other language tutors. However, Preply doesn\u2019t require tutors to be credentialed or experienced in teaching children specifically.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>italki<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: italki is an online language learning platform for students of all ages. The platform offers personalized one-on-one lessons with English, French, and other language teachers and tutors, as well as flexible scheduling. However, not all teachers are professionals, and it has a strict cancellation policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Ali Sullivan, who has taught for three different online companies for the past eight years, Novakid is the best platform for one-on-one English lessons because of its ideal lesson length and clear lesson structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe lessons are shorter than the 45-minute classes I used to teach, which helps kids stay focused. I also like that there are consistent characters and storylines throughout the lessons, so there is a clear flow instead of random practice each time,\u201d she said.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sullivan also cites <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/novakid-certificate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novakid\u2019s level and certificate system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows kids to see and feel rewarded for their progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_3de3f6f82f3085e5f98c2e4313fd5867\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_3de3f6f82f3085e5f98c2e4313fd5867\">\n                Sample One-on-One English Lesson Plan (From a Novakid Teacher)            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what does an individualized English lesson look like? Rogen Garcia gave us a detailed breakdown of the lesson plan she uses for her one-on-one English lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI believe that the structure I use is effective because the lessons flow naturally and are easy to follow,\u201d she said. \u201cThis can cause less distraction in class and make students less confused and more confident.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lesson Stage\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What It Looks Like\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm-Up<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teacher greets the student and engages them in 2-3 minutes of conversation about the student\u2019s day or interests.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teacher introduces the vocabulary or grammar topic.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student demonstrates their understanding of the vocabulary or grammar topic by engaging in a role-playing exercise, completing a communication task, or doing a different activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teacher provides scaffolding as needed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooldown Activity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teacher wraps up the lesson and incorporates educational games, if time permits.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teacher says goodbye to the student and assigns homework.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_bb2d88974429589054dbc311f276d2b9\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_bb2d88974429589054dbc311f276d2b9\">\n                Finding Quality One-on-One English Lessons For Your Child            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-one English lessons offer your child more than personalized instruction and attention from their teacher. They also boost your kid\u2019s confidence, accelerate their progress, and increase their speaking time, while granting you the scheduling flexibility you need as a busy parent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not all online learning platforms provide the high-quality English lessons you\u2019re looking for. That\u2019s why we recommend signing your child up for lessons with Novakid\u2019s certified and native English-speaking teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our lessons are highly personalized and interactive, and proven to help your child reach fluency 2x faster. See for yourself by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/free-trial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking a trial lesson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Individual or group lessons? 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