Frequently Asked Questions

Online English classes on Fluent Waves are conducted through video conferencing tools on the platform’s built-in virtual classroom. Classes are one-on-one, and lessons include speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.

No! Fluent waves accept students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners.

Prices vary depending on the platform, teacher qualifications, and lesson type. Costs range from €15 per hour. At Fluent Waves we offer subscription plans & package deals.

Fluency depends on your starting level, learning consistency, and practice. On average, it takes 6 months to 2 years of regular lessons and practice to achieve conversational fluency.

Fluent Waves allow you to reschedule or cancel a lesson. We do require at least 24-hour notice.

Your tutor Joan uses simple language, visual aids, and interactive methods to help students understand. If you still struggle, you can request a slower teaching pace.

Generally, you need a stable internet connection, a computer or smartphone, a microphone, and a webcam. Some lessons may require a notebook, but here at Fluent Waves your tutor will type out all of your errors or mistakes during the lesson.

Practice daily by watching language movies, reading books, listening to podcasts, and speaking with native speakers.

Yes! Many platforms offer one-on-one lessons, so you can learn at your own pace in a comfortable environment. Joan is trained to help shy learners build confidence step by step.

Progress takes time, but if you feel stuck, try changing your study methods, increasing practice time. Setting clear goals and tracking progress can also help you stay motivated.

Once you have a class booked you will recieve intstructions in an email. In the email we will clarify the time of the class and that all you need to do is login to Fluent Waves website, click on the classroom in the menu at the top of the home page, scroll down to the name box, either leave blank or enter your name, then click continue, you will then be prompted to allow access to microphone and camera, you then click on the knock button and the tutor will let you in once the class time has begun. In the class click on the three dots of any of the video frames and you can maximise that frame or make it fullscreen. You also have the option to make the classroom fullscreen by clicking on the expand button above the classroom, if you wish to exit the fullscreen simply hit the 'esc' button on your keyboard. There is an explanatory video below if you wish to watch: