How to book your first lesson
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Scolingo was built around one simple belief: the fastest way to learn a language is to actually speak it, with a real person, in a real conversation, from the very first lesson.

Whatever brought you here — a trip you've been planning, a career move, or just a language you've always wanted to speak — you've come to the right place. Our teachers are experienced, vetted, and genuinely invested in your progress.

Scolingo is a young platform, and we're building it carefully, with our students and teachers at the center of every decision we make. Thank you for being part of it.

Now, let's get you to your first lesson.

— The Scolingo Team

Learn how to book your first lesson in 60 seconds.

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Find the search

If you're on the homepage, click "Search for Teachers…"

Homepage search

If you're in your Dashboard, click "Find Teachers"

Dashboard find teachers
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Search for the right person

You have a few ways to find your match. Search by name if you already have someone in mind.

Search by name
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Select your language

Type it in or pick from the list — whichever is faster.

Select language
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Use filters

Narrow things down by country, rating, or price until the list feels right.

Use filters
Before you go further — book a trial lesson first
Many teachers offer a trial at a lower price. It gives you a real chance to talk to the person before committing to more lessons. Take it.
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Open a teacher's profile

Click "View" to go deeper — see the teacher's bio, introduction video, university degree and certificates, reviews, and all available lesson types. Take your time.

Teacher profile
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Choose a lesson type

Click on the lesson type that interests you.

Choose lesson type

You'll see pricing for different lengths and packages — this is for reference only. When you're ready, scroll to the bottom and hit "Book This Lesson."

Book this lesson button
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The booking wizard opens

The lesson type you just selected is already preselected. Click "Next."

Booking wizard
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Trial lesson or package?

If this is your first time booking this particular teacher, you'll see the option for a trial lesson here — take it if you haven't already decided.

If you're going with a regular lesson, you may also see package options (if the teacher offers them).

Trial or package

Packages are worth considering — there's usually a discount. Click one to select it, or just click "Next" to book a single lesson.

Package selection
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Pick your date and time

Browse the teacher's availability and choose a slot that works for you.

Pick date and time
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Review everything, then pay

Double-check your booking details and read through the Terms and Conditions before agreeing. Credit card is the only payment option right now — it'll be preselected for you. If your wallet shows no credits, that's completely normal for a first booking. Click "Proceed to Payment."

Review and pay
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Enter your card details

Fill in your card details and confirm the payment.

That's it. You're booked.

Your first lesson is just around the corner — good luck!

Find your teacher