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FAQ– Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about homestudies

Here you can find answers to your questions

homestudies offers the online language course of the future today. With us you learn efficiently and sustainably. All our language courses are offered as online private lessons. We will answer all your questions here. If your question still remains unanswered, please contact us.

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– General questions about language lessons at homestudies

– Questions about the free trial lesson

– Questions about booking, costs and payment of language courses

– Questions about the teachers at homestudies

– Questions about the language diplomas

General questions about language courses at homestudies

Where does the language course at homestudies take place?

The language course takes place online via video chat over Skype. Your language lessons will therefore take place where you want. This way you don’t have to travel and you are flexible.

What do I need to participate in the lessons/language course?

All you need for the language lessons at homestudies is a computer, a working internet connection and a Skype account Skype-Konto

Which program is used for the online lessons?

Your online lessons at homestudies will take place via video chat over Skype. You will need a Skype account and the downloadable Skype program. 

Here you can download and start Skype directly.

Why do the classes take place via videochat/Skype?

Classes are held via videochat/Skype because it gives you maximum flexibility in time and location. You see and hear your teacher via videochat (Skype) and you are both in different locations. Therefore, with homestudies you can choose the date, time and location of your language course. This way your language course also fits perfectly into your busy schedule.

Am I alone with the teacher in the homestudies language course?

Yes. homestudies only offers private lessons. This means that you will always have a private one-on-one lesson with your teacher. This way you learn much more efficiently and faster than in a group.

Do I get private lessons at homestudies?

Yes. homestudies only offers private lessons. Your teacher can fully concentrate on you and you will learn much faster.

Where do I get the course material at homestudies?

With us, the course material is included in the course price. So you don’t have to spend extra money on course materials if you don’t want to.

Does homestudies also offer a course that takes place on site?

No. The homestudies language courses only take place online – i.e. via the Internet. You meet your teacher via video chat (Skype) at the agreed time.

Can I do the language course on site?

No. The homestudies classes only take place online via videochat.

I don't know a word in the language I want to learn. Is that a problem?

No, this is absolutely no problem. At homestudies you can learn a language from the very beginning. Most of our teachers are proficient in many other languages besides your native language – including English. We will make sure that you are assigned the right teacher.

Will I receive a course confirmation?

Upon request, we will be happy to send you a confirmation upon completion of the course.

I don't know which course is right for me. What should I do?

The best thing to do is to book a free, no-obligation trial lesson with us and select the language you want. Then, together with your teacher, you can see what the focus should be.

Can I test the language lessons at homestudies first?

Yes, you can test our language lessons free of charge and without obligation. Simply sign up for a free trial lesson.

Questions about the free trial lesson

Is the free trial lesson without obligation?

Yes, the trial lesson is completely free of charge and without obligation. You can decide afterwards whether you want to learn languages with us or not. Just try it out and click here.

Is the trial lesson really free?

Yes, there is no catch. You can register once for a free trial lesson without any obligation. Your homestudies teacher will be happy to explain everything to you again and you can then decide whether you like the private lessons via Skype.

Just try it out and click here.

How does the free trial lesson work?

You sign up here for your trial lesson. Fill out the form and choose a date and time for your trial lesson. If you already have a Skype account, enter your Skype name right there. Otherwise, leave the field blank and make yourself Skype account until the date of your trial lesson. Please let us know the name of your Skype account at least 2 days before your lesson. You will receive an appointment confirmation from us. Go online on Skype just before the start of your trial lesson to see if everything is working. Your teacher will call you at the agreed time.  During the trial lesson, your teacher will explain the course of the language course and you can clarify any questions you may have. You can also already talk about the focus of your possible language course and evaluate the language level. Afterwards you can decide whether the private lessons via Skype at homestudies are suitable for you.

Just try it out and click here.

Questions about booking, costs and payment of the language courses

Where can I book my language course at homestudies?

You can book your language course with us right here on the website.

Or you can book directly with your teacher after your free trial lesson.

How much do language courses cost at homestudies?

A single lesson costs CHF 50. However, it is much cheaper and also more useful for your learning experience if you book several lessons at once. Already from a booking of 10 lessons you get a 12 percent discount (CHF 439.- instead of CHF 500.-).

How can I pay for the course at homestudies?

You can pay with the following payment methods:

  • Payment on invoice: Payable within 10 days (payment by installments possible)
  • Payment by Paypal
  • Payment with TWINT
  • Payment by credit card: Mastercard, Visa, American Express

Questions about course postponement and cancellation

Can I postpone an agreed lesson?

Yes, you have the possibility to postpone your arranged lesson 24 hours before the lesson starts free of charge.

If you postpone the lesson within the 24 hours, one lesson will be deducted from your quota (booked lessons).

Can I cancel a booked course?

No, no refunds are guaranteed for non-related lessons.
Please read our terms and conditions.

Questions about the teachers at homestudies

Do real, qualified teachers teach at homestudies?

Yes, only certified, qualified and native-speaking teachers teach at homestudies. We choose our teachers carefully. All of them have a lot of experience in classical teaching. Many are also experts when it comes to preparing for various language diplomas. Take a look at our teachers here.

Do all teachers at homestudies teach in their native language?

Yes. At homestudies only native speaking teachers teach. They are all certified and have many years of experience in teaching languages.

Questions about language diplomas

Where do the exams for internationally recognized certificates such as Cambridge certificates or Goethe certificates take place?

The exams for an official diploma only take place in the official examination centers of the respective institutes. However, you can optimally prepare for these exams with us.

For which language diplomas does homestudies offer a preparation course?

homestudies offers preparation courses for all common language diplomas. We have a specialized teacher for each language diploma.