In your work life, it's likely that most of the time you communicate in English in multi-speaker situations. You need practice listening and responding in an environment with more people.

And now, we've added a new option… You can invite a colleague, friend, or family member to join one of your lessons. For free!

Why shared lessons?

  • More like real life: Practice listening, responding, and connecting with others

  • Motivation through connection: Learning alongside someone else creates accountability. When another person is counting on you, it’s easier to keep momentum.

  • Help empower your co-workers! Some of your colleagues may be afraid to take lessons in English. When you share your lesson with them, it’s less intimidating for them. Be a role model!

  • A fresh challenge for veteran learners:  If you’ve been doing 1:1 lessons for a while, shared lessons introduce healthy variation. New dynamics can help you break through to the next level.

Shared lessons are not a replacement for 1:1 lessons. We encourage you to experience both ways. NEI lets you choose! 

Try it out now–book a lesson in your NEI Schedule, then select "Shared Lesson" and invite a friend or colleague.

How to book a Shared Lesson

Choose any date and time on your schedule

 
 

Change the appointment from “1:1” to “Shared”

 
 
 

Choose the discussion topic for your Shared Lesson

Or, choose something different by searching for more topics

Finally, send your Guest the Confirmation Link

 
 

Send the message via email, SMS, intra-company chat, or any other means convenient for your Guest.

If your Guest does not have an NEI Account, they’ll receive instructions to set one up.

Your Shared Lesson is now scheduled!

Your 1:1s and Shared Lessons are clearly labelled on your NEI Schedule.

For your information, here’s what your guest will see after clicking the Confirmation Link:

After either signing in or creating a free account, their Shared Lesson will be confirmed and appear on their schedule:

Shared Lessons FAQs

Can I invite a Guest who has never tried NEI?

Yes! You can invite anyone to join a Shared Lesson. If your Guest does not have an NEI Account, they’ll receive instructions to set one up. It will only take them about 5 minutes to create an account!

How many times can I share lessons with someone?

You can share a lesson with an unlimited number of people.

  • Active Subscribers

    You can share a lesson with other active subscribers an unlimited number of times. An active subscriber is someone who has an NEI account and a currently-paid subscription.

  • Newcomers

    If your Guest is a newcomer to NEI, they can only join a Shared Lesson once. (They cannot be invited by more than one NEI subscriber.)

How many 1:1 lesson units is a Shared Lesson?

A Shared Lesson uses one of your 1:1 lesson units. Guests participating in a Shared Lesson do not use any of their own 1:1 lesson units.

 

Will I get credit toward my Progress Speaking Assessment?

Yes! Both you and your Guest will get credit for the Shared Lesson. You will both be one lesson closer to a Progress Speaking Assessment.

What if my Guest doesn’t come to the Shared Lesson?

If your Guest does not click the Confirmation Link or does not attend the Shared Lesson, your teacher will conduct a 1:1 lesson.

What happens if I cancel my appointment?

The appointment will be cancelled for both you and your Guest. The standard cancellation policy applies for you.

Where can I find the Confirmation Link for my friend?

A copy of the invitation will be sent to your email address.