ABOUT CALLAN ONLINE
What is Callan Online?

Callan Online is a structured language learning platform based on the Callan Method. Students learn English or Spanish through intensive one-to-one classes with native-speaking teachers. After each class, you will always see visible results, and students can feel continuous progress.

Is Callan Online an app or private tutoring?

Callan Online is an online language school offering private one-to-one lessons with real teachers, while the Callan app and Callan eBooks help you revise between sessions. Unlike casual tutoring, lessons follow a clear progression through stages.

FREE WELCOME SESSION AND LEVEL TEST
Can I book a free welcome session?

Yes, you can book a free welcome session. To access it, simply register on our website. Log in to your Callan Online account and follow the instructions. After the free welcome session, you can purchase a plan, but you are not obliged to do so.

The eBook and unlimited access to the app with interactive exercises are included with your plan purchase.

Can I check my level before starting the course?

Yes! Your teacher will conduct a level test during the free welcome session. The result will be saved in your profile, and your lessons will automatically start at the stage that suits you.

How does the level test work?

The teacher will ask you some questions and, by listening to your answers, will assess your vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The test starts with easier questions and gradually increases in difficulty.

If you have trouble understanding or answering, don’t worry—the teacher will guide you and let you know which stage is right for you.

Do I need to prepare for the level test?

All you need is a quiet, comfortable place to focus, a good internet connection, and a suitable device with a camera and microphone.

I don’t speak any English/Spanish. How will I communicate with the teacher?

The Callan Method is perfect for beginners. Even if you don’t know a single word of the language you want to learn, your teacher will know how to guide you. You will start at Stage 1, beginning with simple words and phrases.

Follow the teacher’s instructions, and you’ll see how it works.

I don’t agree with my level test result. What should I do?

Contact us, explain your experience, and we will organise another level test if necessary.

Note: Callan Stages do not directly correspond to CEFR levels. For example, a student at B1 may start at Stage 4 if the teacher identifies gaps in previous knowledge. We focus on assessing and developing practical skills, so certificates from previous courses are not decisive in choosing your starting stage.

If I book a free welcome session, do I have to buy anything?

No. The free welcome session is to let you see how Callan works and whether you’d like to continue. We have a “no strings attached” policy: if you like it, you continue; if not, you can stop with no obligation.

LESSONS
What happens during a typical Callan lesson?

Callan Online lessons are intensive one-to-one sessions with native-speaking teachers.

During a typical lesson:

  • The teacher asks questions quickly, and you answer in full sentences, receiving immediate corrections.
  • The focus is on speaking and listening, not long grammar explanations.
  • No preparation is required beforehand.
  • Each lesson lasts 25 minutes and follows a structured, stage-based programme. Short lessons help maintain focus and fit easily into your daily routine.

You will always see results after each lesson, and progress is continuous.

The Callan Method is designed to guide beginners step by step, starting with simple words and phrases, so even if you have no prior knowledge, you can follow along confidently.

PRICING, PLANS AND FLEXIBILITY
How much does Callan Online cost?

Pricing depends on how many lessons you choose and how often you study. Larger plans usually reduce the cost per lesson.

All plans include:

  • one-to-one lessons with native teachers
  • Callan eBooks with audio
  • access to the Callan App and student platform
Can I cancel or reschedule a lesson?

Yes, you can cancel or reschedule any booked lesson at least 12 hours in advance. When you cancel a lesson, the credit used to reserve it will be returned to your account. If there are fewer than 12 hours before the class begins, it cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. Try to attend so that your credit is not lost!

Why did my credits disappear?

Your plan has expired. Each plan has an expiry date according to the time period indicated in the description of each plan.

“Progress Plans” are valid for 4 weeks, while “Lesson packs” are valid for 3 months. Credits that are not used before the expiry date will expire and will not be refunded.

I have to temporarily interrupt my course. Can I extend the time to use my credits?

We can extend your plan on an exceptional basis if you need a break for one of the following reasons: – holidays; – illness; – natural disasters; – war; family situation; – unexpected changes in life circumstances. To request the extension, send us a message before your plan expires explaining your situation. Our team will assess your case and, depending on the plan you have purchased, may offer you one or several additional weeks. Please note that this extension is granted only in exceptional circumstances and does not replace or equal the original duration of the plan.

I have a plan, but I am not going to use it. Can I obtain a refund?

The order may be cancelled within 7 days after purchase, unless at least one class has been delivered meeting the following criteria:

  • The teacher started the class within five minutes of the booked time (regardless of the time the student joined).
  • The connection between teacher and student was satisfactory, meaning both could see and hear each other clearly.
  • The teacher delivered the class correctly according to the Callan Method and in accordance with the student’s individual plan.
  • The class finished at the scheduled time (25 minutes after the planned start) or, at most, one minute before the finishing time.

If any of these conditions are not met, you may request a full refund.

TEACHERS
Must all lessons be booked with the same teacher?

No. We recommend booking lessons with different teachers. Everyone speaks slightly differently, so interacting with different people will help you get used to different accents and speech patterns. This will give you the flexibility and confidence to have conversations with different interlocutors outside class!

Can I book all lessons with the same teacher?

Yes. If you have one or two favourite teachers, you can book all your lessons with them.

Are the teachers native speakers?

Yes, all Callan Online teachers are native speakers of the language they teach.

EBOOKS
Do I have to buy the eBooks?

No. The eBooks are included in the price of any plan, and the corresponding eBook for the Stage you need will be added to your account. One-to-one lessons with native teachers and unlimited access to the Callan App exercises are also included with the purchase of your plan.

How should the eBooks be used?

The eBooks are useful for reviewing the material between classes. You can read and listen to material that you have already learned in class.

Do not read the book during the class. The important thing is to remain focused on the language you are learning.

Do not read the book in advance. The basic premise of the Callan Method is that when you learn new vocabulary, you first hear it and pronounce it before seeing it written.

Read only the pages that have already been covered during the lessons. Do not learn the answers by heart. If you remember all the answers, you will say them automatically without thinking about them. This will make the lessons easier, but it will not help you develop your confidence and language skills outside the lessons.

Can I print an eBook or obtain the eBook in PDF format?

For copyright reasons, the eBooks cannot be printed.

Likewise, the eBooks are not available in PDF format. Like printing or downloading, this could be considered copying, which is not possible due to copyright law.

PROGRESS, RESULTS AND EXPECTATIONS
How quickly can I improve my English or Spanish with Callan Online?

Progress depends on consistency. Students who take several lessons per week often notice improvements in confidence and fluency within a few weeks because they speak continuously during lessons.

How many lessons per week are ideal?

Many learners choose between 3,5 or 10 lessons per week. Intensive schedules accelerate progress, while lighter plans support steady improvement.

STAGES AND CERTIFICATES
What are the Stages?

Each Callan Method course is divided into several parts or Stages. Each stage contains a carefully selected range of grammar and vocabulary, from the most basic in Stage 1 to the more advanced in the following stages. The stages vary in length, so each stage will require a different number of classes.

Can I obtain a certificate?

After completing a stage (exam + full revision), contact us and we will send you an official Callan certificate confirming the dates of your course and the Callan Method stage you have completed.

COMPANIES AND PROFESSIONALS
Can companies use Callan Online for employee training?

Yes. Many organisations use Callan Online to train employees in English or Spanish through structured lessons with measurable progress.

Is Callan Online good for busy professionals with little time?

Yes. Short 25-minute lessons make it easier to practise regularly without long study sessions, which is why many professionals use Callan Online to build speaking confidence efficiently.

Can Callan Online help with professional communication or job interviews?

Yes. Increased fluency and listening speed often help students communicate more confidently in professional situations.

COURSES
What courses are offered at Callan Online?

We offer courses in English, Business English, English for children and Spanish.

All our courses include one-to-one lessons with native teachers, access to the corresponding eBook, and unlimited access to the interactive exercises platform.

Is there any course for children?

Yes. Children aged 7 to 12 can take our English course for children, Callan for Kids.

Children over 12 years old can take our regular General English course and the regular Spanish course.

Currently we do not have a specific Spanish course for children, but depending on the child’s age, they may start with our Spanish course.

If you would like your child who is a minor (7–16) to start learning English or Spanish with us, contact support@callanonline.com and request more information.

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