ENGin — Conversational English Online with a Native Speaker
An online program for practicing spoken English through weekly 1-hour sessions with a volunteer native speaker. Free for children 9–17; for adults from UAH 1,875/year. Minimum 3 months, up to 1 year with extension possible. Free scholarship program for adult students in financial hardship, active military personnel, and veterans. For Ukrainians living in Ukraine and those who legally left the country after February 24, 2022.
- Age
- 9–17 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Always open
- Format
- Online
- Where
- Online
Program Format
Weekly online 1-on-1 or small group sessions with a volunteer native speaker via Zoom video chat. Duration: minimum 3 months – up to 1 year with extension possible. Program completion certificate and progress tracking.
Cost
Children and teenagers 9–17: free participation (2,000 spots in 2026). For adults: STANDARD UAH 1,875/year or ENGin Plus UAH 3,750/year. Participants 18+ can apply for a scholarship before payment. Active military personnel and veterans join for free.
Eligibility
Age: from 9 years old. Ukrainians living in Ukraine and those who legally left the country after February 24, 2022. English level: beginner to advanced. Commitment: willingness to meet weekly for 1 hour for a minimum of 3 months.
Registration Steps
- Create a profile (2 min)
- Complete a short interview or submit a video (15 min)
- Attend an online training session on Zoom in Ukrainian
- For adults: make a payment or apply for a scholarship
- Fill out a form for volunteer matching
- Meet your volunteer and start practicing English weekly
Additional Opportunities
Ongoing support and materials from the ENGin team. Development of hard and soft skills. Interaction with people around the world for cross-cultural exchange. Monthly online Meet-and-Talks for the global community. Opportunity to share information about Ukraine with volunteers.