Ohayo English · The Live English Annual
Vol. 01 · Ages 3–17 & Adults

English,
taught
like it matters.

Live one-to-one lessons for ages 3 – 17 and adults. Filipino TESOL-certified teachers, a real interactive classroom, and a free 25-minute trial so you meet your teacher before you commit.

No credit card · No upsell 25 minutes · Live
Filipino TESOL-certified teachers

Every teacher passes a live demo lesson with our teacher lead before they ever meet your child.

Parent watch mode

Watch any trial lesson live. Stay quiet for regular lessons — but be there if you want to be.

From $9 a lesson

Genuinely affordable. No multi-month upfront packages. Pay-as-you-learn.

Kids unlock stars every lesson — and yes, they remember which teacher gives the best ones.
Heard worldwide
Lit from Manila · 6 regions
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Japan
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Korea
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Vietnam
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Philippines
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Canada
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United States
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— Chapter 01
The Difference

Six things you'll notice in the first week.

Pick any two. Pick all six. These are the design choices that make a real English school feel like one.

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TESOL-certified teachers

Filipino teachers selected for warmth with kids and clarity with parents.

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Parent watch mode

See every trial live. Stay quiet for regular lessons but always be there if you want to be.

03

Interactive whiteboard

Draw, point, click, type. Lessons stay alive — not a passive video call.

04

Star rewards for kids

Stars unlock at every lesson. Tiny motivation that adds up to consistency.

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Age-matched curriculum

What a 5-year-old needs is not what a 14-year-old needs. We don't pretend it is.

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Built for adults too

Business English, accent work, daily conversation — adult lessons are first-class citizens.

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— Chapter 02
The Method

Four steps from curious to learning.

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Tell us the age

Pick the age band that fits — 3-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-17, or adult.

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Pick a teacher

Browse profiles, read what parents say, watch a sample if available.

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Free 25-min trial

Meet live in the classroom. No card needed. Parent watch is on by default.

04

Book the next one

If it's a fit, book single lessons or a steady weekly slot from $9.

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— Chapter 03
The Programs

One school, five very different rooms.

A 5-year-old shouldn't get a 14-year-old's lesson. Adults shouldn't get a kid's. We build five real programs, not one curriculum stretched five ways.

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Ages 3 – 5

Little Voices

Songs, rhymes, first words. Short bursts. Parent stays close.

02
Ages 6 – 9

First Sentences

Phonics, sentences, growing confidence. Lessons feel like play.

03
Ages 10 – 13

Confident Speakers

Fluency, conversation, light debate. Kids speak more than they listen.

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Ages 14 – 17

Exam & Beyond

IELTS, TOEFL, academic writing, interview prep. Serious craft.

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Ages Adults

Grown Voices

Business English, accent work, daily conversation. Treated with respect.

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— Chapter 04
The Contributors

Meet a few of our people.

Each teacher is a cover story — their style, their specialty, what parents have said. Read a profile, then trial them free.

Lighting the candles…
See all teachers
05
— Chapter 05
The Voices

What parents and students say after a month.

My 6-year-old asks for her lesson. That alone tells you everything. Her teacher is warm, clear, and somehow the 25 minutes always feels too short.

Yuki M., parent in OsakaAges 6 – 9

I was scared I'd be the one parent doing this online. The parent watch mode let me sit in for the trial and I could relax. We've booked a weekly slot since.

Sangmi K., parent in SeoulAges 3 – 5

I needed to prep for an IELTS test in 8 weeks. Mara built me a real plan, not just conversation practice. I hit Band 7. Worth every dollar.

Daniel R., adult learnerAdults
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— Chapter 06
The Price

What you'll actually pay.

No upsell. No 12-month upfront packages. Lessons cost $9 – $15 depending on the teacher's experience, and the trial is free.

Try one

First lesson

Free
25 minutes
  • Meet your teacher live
  • Parent watch mode on
  • No card required
Book free trial
Pay as you learn

Single lesson

$9 – $15
per 50-minute lesson
  • Pay per lesson, no contract
  • Teacher's profile shows their rate
  • Reschedule up to 12 hours before
Browse teachers
Best for momentum

Weekly slot

From $9
same time every week
  • Locked-in time, same teacher
  • Star streak rewards for kids
  • Cancel any week, no penalty
Talk to us
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— Chapter 07
The Questions

The things parents always ask.

You book a 25-minute lesson with a teacher of your choice. No card needed. Parent watch mode is on by default. If it's a fit, you book the next lesson — single or weekly.
One free lesson. That's the whole pitch.

Light the first spark.

25 minutes, no card, no commitment. Meet your teacher live and see if Ohayo English feels like the right room.