Online English academy · Speaking-first
Don't just study English it.
Live speaking groups of six at your exact level, exam prep for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS and YÖKDİL, and real teachers. For everyone who studied English for years and still freezes when it's time to talk.
2 minutes · no account · instant CEFR level
- Ordering coffee without rehearsing it first.
- Asking the question in the meeting. Out loud.
- Calling the landlord. In English.
- Laughing at the joke on time.
- Saying “sorry, could you repeat that?” without panic.
- An interview answer that doesn't sound memorised.
- Small talk in the lift. And surviving it.
- Thinking in English. Sometimes.
Why only six people?
Because six people talk. Twenty‑five mostly listen.
A language is something you do out loud. In a big class you wait for your turn. At a table of six, your turn keeps coming. And everyone at the table is at your level, so nobody is bored and nobody is lost.
Today's question
“What would you do with a free year?”
One 90-minute lesson, shared equally
A class of 25
3 min 36 s each
A table of six
15 min each
An illustration, not a stopwatch: 90 ÷ 25 and 90 ÷ 6. In a real lesson the teacher talks too.
- Placed by your level test and a short call
- Live online, twice a week, 90 minutes
- Small enough that you can't hide. Kind enough that you won't want to.
I studied for years. I still freeze.
Everyone starts silent. This is the way out.
CEFR is the scale language schools across Europe use, from A1 to C2. This is what each step sounds like when you open your mouth.
- Silent
…
Years of grammar. Then someone asks you a question, and nothing comes out.
- A1First words
Hi, I'm Deniz. Nice to meet you.
You can say who you are and get through a hello.
- A2Daily life
Can I have a coffee and the bill, please?
Short, everyday exchanges. Shops, directions, plans.
- B1Your own opinions
I think we should wait, because the client hasn't replied yet.
You explain, give reasons and tell people what happened.
- B2Real conversation
I see your point, but honestly I'd do it the other way round.
You talk with native speakers without strain and hold your ground.
- C1Precision
What I'm getting at isn't the deadline itself. It's how we talk about it.
Nuance. You say exactly what you mean, in a meeting or in writing.
- C2It's just talking
(You stop noticing that it's English.)
Near-native ease. Jokes included.
Not sure where you are on this road? The test tells you in two minutes.
Take the free level testLevels follow the CEFR scale. The example lines are illustrations.
OK. Where do I start?
Three steps. The first takes two minutes.
Take the free level test
Two minutes, no account. You see your CEFR level as soon as you finish.
Get your plan and a short call
We look at your level and what you need English for, then suggest a path.
Start speaking
You join a group of six at exactly your level. From the first lesson, you talk.
2 minutes · no account · instant CEFR level
Can I practise on my own first?
Free AI tools that show you what to fix.
Paste an essay, record an answer or check a sentence. Feedback arrives in seconds, with a reason for every correction. Free to use, no card.
- IELTS Writing CheckerBand score and sentence-level corrections
- IELTS Speaking CheckerRecord an answer, get it scored
- Grammar CheckerEvery correction explained
- IELTS Band CalculatorRaw scores to bands
- Paraphrasing ToolAcademic, simple or fluent
- Essay GeneratorA model essay, and how it is built
IELTS Writing Checker
In my opinion, technology have changed the way people communicates. Despite of this, many informations online is not reliable.
have→ hassingular subjectcommunicates→ communicateplural subjectDespite of→ Despiteno “of” after “despite”many informations→ much informationuncountable noun
4 corrections, each with a reason
A full essay is also scored on
- Task response
- Coherence
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
Who will I actually be talking to?
Real teachers. Each with a craft.
Native speakers, linguists and exam specialists. No stock photos here, only the people you will meet in class.
- Joseph RedderNative English Teacher & StorytellerNative American English, persuasion and copywriting. Also heads Executive Coaching.View profile
- Brishna KhanEnglish TeacherTeaches English at the academy.View profile
- Ahmed Hussain KhanEnglish & LinguisticsStructure, exams and the mechanics of the language.View profile
- Hamid BinaEnglish & Political ScienceDiscussion, argument and real-world fluency.View profile
- Odai AlabdullahIELTS, TOEFL & PTE InstructorExam-focused English for IELTS, TOEFL and PTE.View profile
- Meet the whole faculty
What exactly can I join?
Six ways in.
Speaking Groups
Most popularSix people and a teacher at your level. Live, twice a week.
AI Tools
Writing, speaking and grammar feedback in seconds. Free.
Private Lessons
One teacher, one student, built around your goal.
Corporate & Executive
English coaching for teams and for leaders.
One more thing…
Fair questions.
Is the level test really free?
Yes. It takes about two minutes and you don't need an account or a card. When you finish, you see your CEFR level, from A1 to C2.
I've studied English for years and still can't speak. Will this be different?
These groups are built for exactly that. With six people at the same level and one teacher, your turn keeps coming, so you practise the one thing most classes skip: talking.
How do the groups of six work?
Lessons are live and online, twice a week, 90 minutes each. After the level test we have a short call with you and place you in a group at your level.
Do you prepare students for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS and YÖKDİL?
Yes. Each exam has its own program, and TOEFL preparation follows the 2026 format.
Are the AI tools really free?
Yes. You can use the IELTS writing and speaking checkers, the grammar checker, the band calculator, the paraphrasing tool and the essay generator without a card. You sign up once, and free use has a monthly limit.
Who teaches the lessons?
Real teachers, including native speakers. You can read about each of them on the faculty page.
Are the lessons online?
Yes. AHK Academy is based in Turkey and every lesson is live online, so you can join from anywhere.
That's enough from us.
Your turn.
Two minutes, one honest result, and a plan for what comes next.