Get the most from your lesson
For students
Five short steps before the lesson make your time with the tutor count.
- Tell the tutor what you needWhen you book, use “Message to the teacher” to say what you want to work on: the topic, what you find hard, and your exam date if you have one. The more specific you are, the better the tutor can prepare.
- Upload your materials beforehandHomework, a past exam or the syllabus: add them under “Lesson materials” when you book, or later from the booking details, so the tutor sees them before you start.
- Test your camera and microphoneOpen the lesson a few minutes early, when the Join button appears, and let the browser use your camera and microphone. If something doesn't work, follow the live lesson help.
- Find a quiet placeA steady internet connection, headphones if you have them, and paper and pen, or a tablet for writing on the whiteboard.
- Bring your questionsBefore the lesson, write down what you didn't understand and ask about it early on. After the lesson, you can follow up with the tutor in the chat.
For parents
Your child gets more from a lesson when the tutor knows what's needed and everything is ready beforehand.
- Tell the tutor what your child needsWhen you book, use “Message to the teacher” to say what they're studying now, where they struggle, and the exam date if there is one.
- Upload the homework or exam beforehandTake a photo of the homework or exam and add it under “Lesson materials” when you book.
- Set up the device togetherA computer or tablet with a camera and microphone, a quiet room and a steady connection. Test the camera and microphone a few minutes before the lesson. If something doesn't work, follow the live lesson help.
- Make sure they know how to joinYour child joins the lesson from their own account, or from yours with “Join as …” on the lesson card.
- Ask how it wentAsk what they learned, too. You can follow their lessons and messages with the tutor from your account.