FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) & MORE
What do you teach?
We provide American English pronunciation and language training. Classes are conducted in English.
What level of English do I need to have already?
Most classes require skills at least at an upper-beginning level or intermediate level through advanced. Different skill-level sections may exist depending on the course.
Do you provide certificates of learning?
A certificate is provided for each course attended for >80% of classes. Once the equivalent of 32 standard weeks have been completed, a 1-year diploma is granted.
What is the pricing?
The current cost for typical classes is around $20 per 50-minute class. You can see exact price listings in the Store.
Are there any cheaper options?
We have considered offering a large-class enrollment section. Such a class would allow for much less personal coaching, but would be accessible to more students from a price perspective. Please let us know if this would be of interest to you.
Do you offer one-on-one training?
Yes, if you are interested in this, please contact us for rates and available times at: contact@sesameseedlearning.com
How are your courses designed for native Arabic speakers?
Our focus is on providing this language training to native Arabic speakers who often come with similar accents and difficulties at saying particular phrases/sounds.
How are the courses interactive?
The courses are conducted live via Zoom. Class sizes are small to allow time for each student to receive personal feedback and practice improving their pronunciation.
Are the courses open to all?
Yes, the courses are open to all countries and persons not on the US sanctions list.
Is there a course for children?
Yes, there is a youth course available to children ages 13-17. Parent consent is required.
Is there a course for younger children?
Not at this time. Children must be at least 13 years of age.
Do you have any free resources?
We offer a free monthly office hour to which anyone can come and ask English questions. Some sample lectures may be available for viewing on YouTube.
How is American English different from English?
Americans have many accents, nearly all of which are quite different from British English. With practice one can learn to distinguish many English accents. In addition, some English phrases are specific to the U.K. and others to the U.S. Our courses focus on helping you pronounce common U.S. phrases as Americans would.
Can one learn to speak English without an accent?
Yes! It does take a lot of work, often for multiple years, but it can be done.
What is the immediate goal of Sesame Seed Learning?
Our goal is to help you be understood better by Americans. Accent elimination is not our most immediate goal, but to be clearly understood is. People are less likely to do business and have interactions with someone they are misunderstanding or not comprehending, and we want to help remove that barrier.
What is the long-range goal of Sesame Seed Learning?
We hope to eventually improve US/Middle East relations. As people communicate more clearly with each other, they will have more interactions and increased understanding. We view each improved conversation as a seed that can grow and blossom across countries!
What internet connection is necessary?
The faster the better. A direct connection and running fewer programs simultaneously can reduce lag times.
Other questions? Please send them to: contact@sesameseedlearning.com