{"id":2897,"date":"2026-03-27T09:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/guide\/shared-lessons\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:06:17","slug":"shared-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/es\/guide\/shared-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Shared Lessons Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2897\" class=\"elementor elementor-2897\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-030c725 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"030c725\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f9984d\" data-id=\"8f9984d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc8fad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bc8fad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shared Lessons Guide<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1db2ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1db2ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align:center;color:#374151;font-size:1.125rem;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;\">Fun, dynamic, and FREE for your guest!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5379bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f5379bc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-61af0e2\" data-id=\"61af0e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b327895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b327895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nei-page-content\"><div class=\"nei-contest-banner\"><h2 class=\"nei-contest-heading\">Now is your chance to win 10,000\u5186!<\/h2><p class=\"nei-contest-subheading\">It&#039;s simple to participate \u2013 just Host a Shared Lesson.<\/p><ul class=\"nei-contest-rules\"><li>Coordinate a time when you and your Guest can both join.<\/li><li>After your Shared Lesson is completed, you will be entered into the drawing.<\/li><li>You can invite a colleague, friend, or family member to join one of your lessons. Free!<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nei-contest-improve\"><strong>Improve your odds:<\/strong> Each Shared Lesson you host with a different person will count as a separate drawing entry. If you host 4 Shared Lessons, each with a different person, your chances of winning the drawing increase 4x!<\/p><p class=\"nei-contest-deadline\">Contest ends 30 April 2026. The winner will be announced in May.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nei-content-section\"><h2 class=\"nei-section-heading\">What Are Shared Lessons?<\/h2><p>Shared Lessons let you invite a colleague, friend, or family member to join your live 1:1 lesson. You use one lesson unit from your plan, and your guest joins completely free. It is a great way to make lessons more social and practice real-world conversation with someone you know.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nei-content-section nei-bg-alt\"><h2 class=\"nei-section-heading\">Why Try Shared Lessons?<\/h2><div class=\"nei-benefit-grid\"><div class=\"nei-benefit-card\"><h3>More like real life<\/h3><p>In real life, conversations usually involve more than two people. Shared Lessons let you practice listening and responding with others \u2014 just like a real meeting or social gathering.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nei-benefit-card\"><h3>Motivation through connection<\/h3><p>Learning with a partner keeps you accountable and makes lessons more engaging. You can encourage each other and share the learning journey.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nei-benefit-card\"><h3>Help empower your co-workers<\/h3><p>Some colleagues may feel intimidated by the idea of English lessons. Inviting them to a Shared Lesson is a low-pressure way for them to experience it without any sign-up or payment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"nei-benefit-card\"><h3>A fresh challenge for veteran learners<\/h3><p>If you have been taking lessons for a while, a Shared Lesson introduces variation. Working with another person brings new perspectives and conversation dynamics that keep things interesting.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nei-content-section\"><h2 class=\"nei-section-heading\">What Students Say<\/h2><blockquote class=\"nei-pull-quote\"><p>&#8220;Shared Lessons are good because I can listen to the other person&#039;s ideas, and that makes the lesson fun.&#8221;<\/p><cite>\u2014 Asuka<\/cite><\/blockquote><blockquote class=\"nei-pull-quote\"><p>&#8220;I was nervous to speak English with my boss, but I had a good time and learned a lot.&#8221;<\/p><cite>\u2014 Takeshi<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/div><div class=\"nei-content-section nei-bg-alt\"><h2 class=\"nei-section-heading\">How to Book a Shared Lesson<\/h2><div class=\"nei-numbered-step\" style=\"text-align:left;max-width:700px;margin:16px auto\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px\"><span class=\"nei-step-num\">1<\/span><p style=\"margin:0;padding-top:6px\">Choose any date and time on your schedule.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/schedule-1.png\" alt=\"Step 1\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/schedule-2.png\" alt=\"Step 1\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"nei-numbered-step\" style=\"text-align:left;max-width:700px;margin:16px auto\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px\"><span class=\"nei-step-num\">2<\/span><p style=\"margin:0;padding-top:6px\">Change the appointment from &quot;1:1&quot; to &quot;Shared&quot;.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/share-1.png\" alt=\"Step 2\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"nei-numbered-step\" style=\"text-align:left;max-width:700px;margin:16px auto\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px\"><span class=\"nei-step-num\">3<\/span><p style=\"margin:0;padding-top:6px\">Choose the discussion topic for your Shared Lesson. Or, choose something different by searching for more topics.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/en-slcp.png\" alt=\"Step 3\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/topic-2.png\" alt=\"Step 3\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"nei-numbered-step\" style=\"text-align:left;max-width:700px;margin:16px auto\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px\"><span class=\"nei-step-num\">4<\/span><p style=\"margin:0;padding-top:6px\">Send your Guest the Shared Lesson Confirmation Page via email, SMS, intra-company chat, or any other means convenient for your Guest. If your Guest does not have an NEI Account, they&#039;ll receive instructions to set one up.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/en-tell-guest-to-confirm.png\" alt=\"Step 4\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/confirm-now.png\" alt=\"Step 4\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><div class=\"nei-numbered-step\" style=\"text-align:left;max-width:700px;margin:16px auto\"><div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px\"><span class=\"nei-step-num\">5<\/span><p style=\"margin:0;padding-top:6px\">Your Shared Lesson is scheduled! Your 1:1s and Shared Lessons are clearly labelled on your NEI Schedule.<\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/booked.png\" alt=\"Step 5\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nei-content-section\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"nei-pull-quote\" style=\"max-width:700px;margin:0 auto\"><p><strong>Shared lessons are not a replacement for 1:1 lessons. We encourage you to experience both ways. NEI lets you choose!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nei-content-section\"><h2 class=\"nei-section-heading\">Shared Lessons FAQs<\/h2><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">Can I invite a guest who has never tried NEI?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>Yes! Newcomers will receive account setup instructions \u2014 it is a quick 5-minute process.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">How many times can I share lessons?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>Active subscribers can share lessons with each other unlimited times. Newcomers can be invited once per person as a single invitation.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">How many lesson units does a Shared Lesson cost?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>A Shared Lesson uses one 1:1 unit from your plan. Your guest uses none \u2014 they attend for free.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ne.institute\/wp-content\/themes\/nei-theme\/assets\/img\/guide\/shared\/presentation-practice.png\" alt=\"Lesson units\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/details><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">Does a Shared Lesson count toward my Progress Speaking Assessment?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>Yes \u2014 both participants receive credit toward their Progress Speaking Assessments.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">What happens if my guest does not show up?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>If your guest does not attend, the teacher will conduct a regular 1:1 lesson with you. Standard cancellation policies apply.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">Can I cancel a Shared Lesson?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>Yes. Cancellation cancels the appointment for both parties. Standard cancellation policies apply.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"nei-faq-item\"><summary class=\"nei-faq-q\">Where can I find the confirmation link to send to my guest?<\/summary><div class=\"nei-faq-a\"><p>The invitation with the confirmation link will be emailed to you after booking. 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