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EC Live: Learn English live with EC from anywhere in the world

Preparing for a university entrance exam? Looking to improve your English for work? Get the exceptional EC language experience from wherever you are with EC Live: Face-to-face online English classes for all levels, with CELTA-qualified instructors and classmates from all over the world.

Accredited by the British Council, powered by National Geographic Learning and facilitated through MyEC, EC Live delivers lessons via video conferencing, before or after your in-person course or whenever you need to refresh your English skills. With structured lesson plans, collaborative activities, unlimited self-study and free access to MS Office, we bring the classroom to you.

Take online English courses across four time zones

Want to enhance your full-immersion English classes at EC? Looking for online English lessons that fit in with your school or work commitments?

EC Live gives you the flexibility to take classes on your schedule, across four time zones: 08:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 00:00 (London time).

Choose your EC Live course

EC Live Standard

English for regular communication

Students and professionals who want to:

Improve their English
Get ultimate flexibility
Learn from anywhere

Hours per week: 3

Collaboration hours per week: 1

Lessons per week: 2

Minimum course length: 4 weeks

Lesson length: 90 minutes

Lesson times (London time): 12:00, 18:00

Class size (max): 10

Resources: National Geographic Learning

Minimum level: All levels

Start dates: Every 4 weeks

Prices start at €180

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EC Live Premium

Intensive English for quick improvement

Students and professionals who want to:

Upskill quickly
Improve their English ability
Learn before/after EC class

Hours per week: 7.5

Collaboration hours per week: 3

Lessons per week: 5

Minimum course length: 1 week

Lesson length: 90 minutes

Lesson times (London time): 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 00:00

Class size (max): 10

Resources: National Geographic Learning

Minimum level: All levels

Start dates: Every Monday

Prices start at €110

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EC Live Business English

English for effective workplace communication

Professionals and entrepreneurs who want to:

Advance their careers
Network with ease
Expand global reach

Hours per week: 3

Collaboration hours per week: 1

Lessons per week: 2

Minimum course length: 4 weeks

Lesson length: 90 minutes

Lesson times (London time): 12:00

Class size (max): 10

Resources: National Geographic Learning

Minimum level: All levels

Start dates: Every 4 weeks

Prices start at €290

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What you can expect from EC Live courses

Experience face-to-face classes and support

Take interactive, real-time English lessons; our CELTA-qualified teaches are dedicated to supporting you with real-time lessons via video-conferencing, and to facilitating online structured collaborations.

Progress with structured courses

Each EC Live course follows a National Geographic syllabus that will guarantee your progress through internationally recognized levels.

Study on your schedule

Do you need to take an online class around your work or school schedule? You can choose from a variety of course options and schedules to suit your needs.

Enjoy an international classroom

Learn with students from all over the world. Discover different cultures, make new friends, collaborate with classmates on projects after every lesson, and participate in our free weekly social club.

Benefit from modern methodology

EC Live employs a unique online lesson structure that includes setting clear objectives, participating in language practice and student collaboration in every lesson.

Get unlimited self-study via MyEC

Study your way, on your own schedule, with award-winning resources you can access from your MyEC platform. Plus, get free access to Microsoft Office for the duration of your course.

Get personalised attention in smaller classes

Focus on the skills you want to improve and get the attention you need to ensure success.

Maximum class sizes

EC Live Standard English: 10

EC Live Premium English: 10

EC Live Business English: 10

EC Live One-to-One: 1

EC Promise

Count on the EC Promise

At EC English, we promise that your progress will always be visible and guaranteed. Simply put, as long as you follow your personalised learning programme, we guarantee your English will improve.

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How it works

Structure

Every EC Live lesson includes pre- and post-lesson assignments set by your teacher to ensure success.

Before class (15 mins.)
Your teacher will set up a pre-class assignment with relevant questions to prepare for the class. This can be anything from reading or listening, a relevant video or article, or a Flashpoint from EC Online so you can come to class prepared.
During class (90 mins.)
Small groups of 8-10 students collaborate via video call with the teacher. You’ll discuss goals, questions and set up the post-class collaboration and the pre-class assignment for the next day.
After class (30 mins.)
You’ll work on a writing or speaking collaborative activity. Each activity has clear success criteria to help you set goals and track your progress, with personalised feedback after each session.

Methodology

We build you a personal English programme to get you to fluency.

We work with you to set your personal language goals
With a clear understanding of why you are learning English, we will work with you to set specific language objectives for you to reach your personal goals.
Together, we assess your strengths and weaknesses
We will guide you through a needs assessment process to identify the English language knowledge gaps that are currently blocking your process.
We tailor your programme to you
Our Academic Team will tailor-make a curriculum that covers your language weaknesses to improve on them immediately.
We support you every step of the way
You’ll receive support at every turn. At the end of the course, a final assessment will ensure that you met your goals, and you’ll receive an EC Live certificate to present to other organisations.

Curious about improving
your English skills?

To sign up simply let us know when you’d like to attend.

Trial lessons take place on Tuesdays and are available
at 12:00 and 18:00 London time.

Trial lessons are 45 minutes long and an introduction
on what to expect on your EC Live course.

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Real Outcomes

At EC, we are committed to ensuring optimal results for our students. That’s why, for 30 years, we have made research and measurement the cornerstones of our curriculum development, teaching methods and review process. This approach allows us to scientifically design a language learning experience tailored to your unique needs and goals, reliably delivering optimal results.

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Reasons to take our EC Live courses

EC Live Standard English

You want to improve your general English

You want flexibility around work or school

You want to learn from anywhere in the world

EC Live Premium English

You want to upskill very quickly

You want to learn before or after full immersion

You want an international classroom

EC Live Business English

You want to advance your career

You want to expand your global reach

You want or need to master workplace English

EC Live One-to-One

You want to personalise your language learning

You want to focus in on a specific skill

You want to enhance language learning

Frequently asked questions

How often do I take level tests, when taking an online English course?

Assessments are completely personalised and you are tested on teacher recommendation based on your participation in class and on collaborative tasks.

When is the latest I can book an online English course to start the following Monday?

We must receive all bookings with payment by the Wednesday before the course start date (on Monday). This allows time for you to complete the placement test and receive the welcome information before you start.

Are one-to-one lessons also available?

Yes! We also offer private online one-to-one online English courses. Each lesson is 60 minutes. It is possible to bundle these for a discounted price. Please contact us at info@ecenglishlive.com for more information.

Will I get a certificate at the end of my online English course?

Yes, once your online English course is finished, you will receive an e-certificate. A hard copy can be provided for a small charge.

Will there be any assessment on my online English course?

Yes, we have assessments built into all our courses. These assessment processes are designed to help our students maximise their progress.

Is there a placement test for online English courses?

Yes, we will ask you to complete your placement test through MyEC a few days before your start date, and we will assign you to the according level depending on your results.

What if I fail to attend because of technical issues, e.g., internet connection and such?

You can contact student support at info@ecenglishlive.com who will give you an overview of that lesson so you can self-study.

Will I have technical assistance while trying to access classes, etc?

If you require any assistance, you will be able to email us directly at info@ecenglishlive.com which is monitored around the clock.

How do you group students together for online English courses?

We will ask you to complete your placement test through MyEC a few days before your starting date, and we will assign you to the according level depending on your results.

Which kind of certification do the EC Live teachers have?

All our online English course teachers meet the qualification requirements of the British Council accreditation – CELTA or equivalent is the minimum qualification.

Are online English courses available at different times?

Yes, you have lesson time options depending on your course. All times below are London times:

EC Live Premium:
08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 00:00

EC Live Standard:
12:00, 18:00

EC Live Business Modules:
12:00

Please note that the clock changes in the UK in the last week of October and last week of March.

How many students are in each online English course lesson?

Lessons have a maximum of 10 students per class.

How are lessons organised, in the EC online English courses?

Pre-lesson task – (15 minutes)

Helps you come to the classroom feeling confident and ready to speak about the lesson topic.

Online Session (90 minutes)

The teacher tells you the objectives and goals for that lesson, you will study with your partners to learn grammar, vocabulary, and skills. The post-class collaborative activity will be set up so that you will practice using today’s language in real-life context.

Post-lesson task (30 minutes)

After the online lesson the teacher will give you a speaking task to do with your partners.

This task will help you to practise what you have learnt. You will also think about how you can use your new language and skills in your life outside the classroom.

What is included in the price of my EC online English course?

Course eBooks powered by National Geographic Learning.

Access to our qualified English teachers.

90 minutes a day of face-to-face live online English teaching.

30 minutes a day of structured collaboration with your classmates.

Full access to our student portal, MyEC, with many self-study resources (over 1,500 grammar exercises and 200 Flashpoints – up-to-date articles or videos on a current news topic with a set of exercises around them).

Regular assessment, designed to help you progress.

Ability to upgrade and add private one-to-one lessons.

Can I extend my online English course week by week?

Yes, you can, but your course will stop week by week as well and you will break the flow of your learning experience. We highly recommend booking a minimum of 4 weeks at a time.

What is the minimum age to take an online English course with EC Live?

The minimum age to attend our online courses is 16.

How will my online English courses be delivered?

When you learn English online with EC, lessons will be delivered through Zoom. Zoom has everything teachers need to create engaging learning environments, from content and assignments to collaborative classrooms and chats. You will find your Zoom lesson links in your MyEC calendar once you register your MyEC account. You will receive information on how to create your MyEC account after you book your course. If you have any issues logging into your MyEC or you do not receive the email mentioned above, please contact us at info@ecenglishlive.com