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How to prepare for your first online English lesson

By Teacher4.me · November 4, 2026

Your first lesson is about getting to know your teacher and showing them your level. A little preparation makes it much more useful.

Before the lesson

• Check your internet, camera and microphone. Headphones help you hear clearly.
• Find a quiet place.
• Install or open the video tool your teacher uses and test it.
• Have a notebook or a document ready for new words.

Know your goal

Write one or two sentences: why you are learning English and what you want to do better in a few months. Your teacher will use this to plan lessons.

During the lesson

• Don't worry about mistakes. Your teacher needs to hear them.
• Ask the teacher to type corrections and new words in the chat.
• Say if they speak too fast.

Questions to ask your teacher

• What level do you think I am?
• What should we focus on first?
• How often should I have lessons?
• What can I practise between lessons?

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