Listening and speaking come first
Beginners at Fleydo start by hearing English and saying it, not by memorising rules. Reading and writing arrive once your child is comfortable with the sounds and first words.
Ages 6–17 · Starting from zero
English for Beginners: Start from Zero with a Native Teacher
No alphabet, no vocabulary, no previous lessons needed. Your child starts with listening and speaking, at a pace a real teacher sets for them.
Fleydo English School teaches complete beginners online through live lessons with native English-speaking teachers. Children aged 6–7 usually join the Pre-A1 group of at most 6, where every child is a beginner. Older children and teenagers who start from zero usually begin one-to-one, so the teacher can set the pace, and join a group at the matching CEFR level later. A free trial lesson shows where your child stands and which start is right.
- Free trial lesson
- No English needed to start
- Native English teachers
- One-to-one or groups of max 6
6children per group, never more
30/45minute one-to-one lessons for a gentle start
100%native English-speaking teachers
230+free learning materials from Pre-A1
Why Fleydo
Why do beginners do well at Fleydo?
A beginner needs two things: a lot of English to listen to, and a safe place to try it out loud. Every Fleydo beginner lesson is built around both.
Your child speaks in every lesson
In a one-to-one lesson most of the time is speaking practice. In a group of at most 6, every child is asked to speak many times in every lesson.
A teacher who sets the pace
Complete beginners usually start one-to-one. The native English-speaking teacher analyses your child's level and goals and builds a personal study plan, then slows down or speeds up as needed.
A clear path from Pre-A1
The Fleydo curriculum follows the CEFR from Pre-A1 upwards, so you always know what your child is working on now and what the next step is.
You see every step
After each lesson the Zolinex parent dashboard shows attendance, homework status and the teacher's feedback. You do not need to speak English to follow along.
Try first, decide later
The trial lesson is free and ends with a written recommendation. If your child joins a group class and it is not the right fit, the first 14 days are refunded in full.
By age
Where does a beginner start at each age?
A 6-year-old and a 14-year-old starting from zero need different first steps. Here is how Fleydo places beginners at each age.
Usually the Pre-A1 group (Grades 1–2)
At this age every child in the group is a beginner, so the class starts together with listening and speaking; a child who needs a slower pace can begin one-to-one. Songs, chants, picture stories and movement carry the first words: greetings, colours, numbers, animals, family.
- Every child in the group is a beginner
- Two 45-minute live lessons a week with the same teacher
- Pre-A1 level, max 6 children
Start one-to-one, then join Grade 3 or Grade 4
Children of 8 to 10 who have no English usually begin with one-to-one lessons. The teacher builds the first words and sentence patterns at your child's pace, then recommends the Grade 3 (A1) or Grade 4 (A1–A2) group when the level matches.
- Personal study plan after a level and goal analysis
- 30- or 45-minute lessons, flexible days and times
- Move to a group of max 6 when ready
Start one-to-one, then join a group at the right level
Teenagers who missed the start of English are not behind for good. One-to-one lessons let the teacher cover the basics quickly and respectfully, with topics that suit a teenager rather than a small child, before joining a Grade 5 to Grade 8 or upper-school group at the matching CEFR level.
- Age-appropriate topics from the first lesson
- Most of each lesson is speaking practice
- Regular progress reports to parents
Choose a format
Three ways a beginner learns English at Fleydo
Most complete beginners start one-to-one and move to a group later. Between live lessons, free practice keeps the new words alive.
One-to-one lessons
A native English-speaking teacher, a personal study plan and lessons of 30 or 45 minutes. For a child with no English this is the gentlest start: the teacher repeats, slows down and adapts every task to your child.
- Level and goal analysis first
- Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Make-up lessons with prior notice
Small group classes
At most 6 students, two 45-minute live lessons a week for 48 weeks, with the same teacher and classmates all year. Children aged 6–7 usually join here, since every child in the Pre-A1 group is a beginner; older beginners join once their level matches the group.
- Groups formed by school grade and CEFR level
- Weekly homework with micro-tracking
- One-to-one Exam Boost before school English exams
Free practice between lessons
Fleydo-Lingo is a gamified practice path with XP, streaks and levels, placed by your child's real teacher. Add the 230+ free learning materials, with lessons, stories and worksheets from Pre-A1, and a beginner hears English every day, not twice a week.
- Practice set by the child's own teacher
- Stories and worksheets from Pre-A1 upwards
- Short daily sessions that fit around school
Inside a lesson
What does a first English lesson look like for a complete beginner?
A first lesson has one goal: your child hears English, says a few words out loud and leaves wanting to come back. Here is an example of how a 45-minute beginner lesson can be built.
- 1
Listen and point (10 min)
The teacher greets your child and uses pictures, objects and gestures. Your child does not have to speak yet, only listen and point. Understanding comes before producing.
- 2
Repeat and play with sounds (10 min)
Your child repeats the first words after the teacher: hello, my name is, colours, numbers. The teacher models the sounds slowly and praises every attempt.
- 3
A simple exchange (10 min)
Question and answer in tiny steps: What is your name? How old are you? What colour is this? By the end your child has had a real, short conversation in English.
- 4
A game to make it stick (10 min)
A picture game, a memory game or a movement game uses the same words again, so they are heard and said many more times without feeling like drill.
- 5
Wrap-up and feedback to parents (5 min)
The teacher closes with a goodbye routine your child will recognise next time. Afterwards the lesson feedback and any homework appear on the Zolinex parent dashboard.
Beginner lessons take place in Fleydo's interactive online classroom, which opens in the browser. Your child needs a computer or tablet with a camera, headphones and a quiet corner.
For parents
What do parents of a beginner get?
Starting a language from zero is a big step for a child and for you. Fleydo makes sure you are never guessing how it is going.
- A written recommendation after the free trial lesson, before you commit to anything
- Teacher feedback and progress reports after every lesson on the Zolinex parent dashboard
- Homework status you can check without speaking English yourself
- A personal study plan for one-to-one beginners, built after a level and goal analysis
- Lesson materials on the Zolinex parent dashboard, plus 230+ free practice resources on the Fleydo site
- A clear next step when your child is ready to move into a group
At a glance
Fleydo for beginners at a glance
The facts parents of beginners ask about most, in one place.
| Fleydo | |
|---|---|
| Starting level | Zero. Pre-A1 is the first step of the curriculum |
| Ages 6–7 | Usually the Pre-A1 Grade 1–2 group; one-to-one first if a slower pace is needed |
| Ages 8–17 | Usually start one-to-one, then join a group at the matching level |
| Teachers | Native English speakers, TEFL/TESOL-certified |
| Group size | Max 6 students, same teacher all year |
| Commitment | Free trial, 14-day money-back on group plans |
Questions parents ask
English for beginners: frequently asked questions
Yes. A child can learn English from zero online when lessons are live, short and mostly spoken. At Fleydo a complete beginner starts with listening and speaking with a native English-speaking teacher, either one-to-one or in a Pre-A1 group of at most 6, and reading and writing are added gradually once the first words are secure.
No. Your child does not need to know the English alphabet before starting. Fleydo beginner lessons begin with sounds, words and short phrases spoken out loud, with pictures and gestures for support. Letters, reading and writing are introduced step by step once your child is comfortable hearing and saying the basics.
There is no honest fixed answer: it depends on your child's age, starting point and how many lessons they have each week. The Fleydo rhythm is two 45-minute group lessons a week for 48 weeks, or one-to-one lessons on days and times you choose. The teacher's regular progress reports show how far your child has moved along the CEFR path.
A beginner aged 6–7 usually joins the Pre-A1 Grade 1–2 group, because every child there is a beginner; the trial-lesson teacher recommends a one-to-one start if your child needs a slower pace. From about age 8, and for all teenagers, Fleydo usually recommends one-to-one lessons first, so the teacher can set the pace, and then a move into a group at the matching CEFR level.
The free trial lesson is a short live one-to-one session, about 30 minutes, with a native English-speaking teacher. For a beginner the teacher uses pictures, gestures and simple words to see how your child listens, repeats and responds. Afterwards you receive a written recommendation on where to start. There is no payment and no obligation.
No. A 14-year-old can start English from zero. Fleydo teenagers who start late usually begin one-to-one, with topics that suit their age rather than a small child, and most of each lesson is speaking practice. When the level matches, they join a group of at most 6 at the right CEFR level.
No. A parent who speaks no English can still follow everything. The teacher handles all of the English in the lesson, and the Zolinex parent dashboard shows attendance, homework status, teacher feedback and progress reports after every lesson. You can also message the school with any question.
Yes, one-to-one. Adults can book one-to-one lessons with a native English-speaking teacher, including as complete beginners, with a level and goal analysis and a personal study plan. Fleydo group classes are for school-age learners from Grade 1 to the upper secondary years, so adults learn one-to-one rather than in a group.
Start your child's English from zero, the right way
Book a free trial lesson with a native English-speaking teacher. We will see where your child stands and recommend whether to start one-to-one or in a group, with no obligation.
