Whether you’re looking for a course that has 100% online classes, or one that combines online learning with in-person teaching, you’ll want to know that your time and money are being well spent. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the concept of “flipped learning” and tell you five things to look for when choosing an English course in which to learn.
What is flipped learning?
While language learning apps can be helpful in some ways, to really make progress you need to combine them with lessons with a teacher. But how can you make sure you make the most of your time, both on the app and in class?

The concept of “flipped learning” has been around for several decades, but with the recent focus on online learning, more and more language schools are getting interested. Flipped learning turns traditional learning on its head. Instead of learning a new language in class with a teacher and then practicing it at home as homework, students complete self-study activities online before class and then come to class to practice what they’ve learned with a teacher.
Studies have shown that this method can be very effective*, as students can go at their own pace and feel more in control of what they are learning.
However, for flipped learning to be truly successful, it must include the following five elements: