Next Level English blended learning combines independent step-by-step online self-study with intensive small group practice sessions with Alexander.

Learners can decide how often and how intensively they need to study a particular topic independently on their mobile device or computer. They then strengthen and test their newly learned language skills in focused online practice sessions. In these sessions they practice their speaking skills and get answers to their questions.

Listening and speaking skills are trained in the live online practice sessions with Alexander. In these sessions every participant actively practice their listening and doing ability focused on the topic of the session.

A link in the course menu let’s participants enter text and have it read back in a variety of English accents at various speeds to practice comfort with a variety of accents and pronunciation.

Reading comprehension is trained with book suggestions for every level and a lesson on the best way to read to improve your English.

The twelve 50 Min. live practice sessions with Alexander are 100% practice sessions in which every participant practices what they learned in the lessons for that session.

These sessions are meant to practice, practice, and practice some more. It is understood that participants will have watched, learned, and started to practice the lesson (s) on their own before the live practice session with Alexander.

The value of blended learning - especially with a highly experienced teacher - is well explained in the following Harvard corporate learning video.

The Next Level method has been painstakingly optimized so that most people achieve significant increases in their English ability and comfort within 24 hours of active learning; either in 24 hours of independent work with the learning pllatform, or 12 hours independent work and 12 hours is strengthening and practising the learned in face-to-face online sessions with Alexander.

Most scientific studies measure improved grammar test scores. One of the principles of Next Level English is that communication comes first. Test scores are irrelevant if they do not lead to greater proficiency and comfort speaking English. 86% percent of Next Level English participants said that the course was helpful for their ability to communicate in English about the things they need to communicate about at work. And 100% said they would recommend or highly recommend the course to their colleagues and friends.

A key quote from a meta-analysis of research on the power of blended learning: "Can virtual learning be as effective as in-class instruction? Yes, it can be. Meta-analyses suggest that online courses are about as effective as face-to-face courses. Blended learning courses, however, tend to be the best of all, with the important caveat that students also tend to perform more work in blended learning courses.

 Exchanging a group participant before the first live session is possible anytime. Send us an email with the new participant's email address and we will take care of everything. It is not possible to exchange a group participant after the first live online practice session with Alexander. It is important that all participants proceed through the course in step.

The live practice sessions mean that a teacher monitors the participation and progress of each participant. Project leaders will receive a participation and progress report within three days after the end of the course. Participants will be asked to complete a detailed course evaluation questionnaire immediately after the course, and the project leader will receive the anonymous results as soon as the results are in. Most important for success, however, is that participants have enough time to complete their one hour of independent study per week. This is clearly communicated during the onboarding process and repeatedly during the course.

Yes...each participant works on the vocabulary and topics that they needs. The same thing is true for participants at different starting levels. The only difference is that some may go through the course faster.