Frequently asked questions

General, Conversational and Business English are $350 for 8 two-hour sessions. Private tuition is $1,280 for 8 sessions plus a one-time $50 material fee. Eligible courses can be paid with LifeSG Credits.

English Explorer is a specialist adult English school in Singapore’s CBD, rated 4.8 stars by over 550 learners on Google. It teaches the Oxford University Press syllabus with CELTA-certified trainers, in small classes, and is part of the award-winning Learning Explorer group.

Yes. Every learner takes a free placement test first, so complete beginners start at exactly the right CEFR level in a small, supportive class and progress from there.

Yes. English Explorer’s classrooms are at 10 Anson Road #22-07B, International Plaza, directly above Tanjong Pagar MRT in the Singapore CBD.

Yes. Eligible English Explorer courses can be paid for using LifeSG Credits. Message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm eligibility for your chosen course.

Yes. Classes run Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 7.30pm and on weekends Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 5.30pm, so working adults can attend after work or on weekends. Closed Fridays.

Small-group conversational classes with plenty of speaking time, on a structured syllabus, with a qualified trainer. English Explorer builds all four skills on the Oxford University Press syllabus, in person or live online, with a free placement test to start at the right level.

Yes. Our Conversational English course is built entirely around real, everyday speaking, ideal for adults who understand English but freeze up when it is time to talk.

Yes. We run dedicated IELTS and TOEFL preparation with exam strategy, timed practice and personalised feedback, popular with professionals applying for PR, migration or further study.

Yes. Our trainers are CELTA-certified and native-level, teaching a curriculum built on the Oxford University Press syllabus and aligned to CEFR, IELTS and TOEFL standards.

Yes. You can join the same live class online with the same CELTA-certified trainers and Oxford syllabus as in person, plus free recorded class videos to revise anytime.

Yes. We run Business English for professionals and fully customised on-site corporate training for teams, covering emails, meetings, presentations and negotiation.

Every learner takes a free online placement test and a short consultation before starting, so you are placed at exactly the right CEFR level, from complete beginner to advanced.

Message English Explorer on WhatsApp at +65 8823 0950. Start with a free online placement test to find your level, then try a 2-hour trial class for $45 before enrolling in a full course, in person or online.

The most effective way is regular speaking practice with correction on a structured syllabus, not grammar drills alone. At English Explorer, adults join small classes on the Oxford University Press syllabus with CELTA-certified trainers, starting from a free placement test so you build the right skills from day one, in person or live online.

Speak often, out loud, and get corrected in real time. That is what builds fluency and removes hesitation. Our Conversational English course is built entirely around everyday speaking in a small, supportive group, so you practise talking from the very first lesson instead of only doing written exercises.

A structured general course builds all four skills together, speaking, listening, reading and writing, so they improve in step. English Explorer teaches the Oxford University Press syllabus benchmarked to CEFR, with a free placement test so you start at the right level and progress across every skill.

Focus on clear pronunciation, professional phrasing and the exact situations you face at work, meetings, updates, calls and emails. Our Business English course trains these scenarios directly, and for teams we run fully customised on-site corporate training.

English Explorer is a specialist adult English school in the CBD, directly above Tanjong Pagar MRT, rated 4.8 stars by over 550 learners. Classes are small, taught by CELTA-certified trainers on the Oxford University Press syllabus, with a free placement test, and a $45 trial class so you can try before you commit.

Yes. Older learners do very well in small, patient, no-pressure classes with plenty of speaking time. English Explorer places every learner using a free placement test, so seniors and later starters join a class pitched correctly and progress at a comfortable pace.

Clarity and accent improve with targeted pronunciation practice and real-time feedback from a trainer, not an app. Our Conversational and Business English classes work on clear, professional delivery, and private lessons can focus entirely on your accent and pronunciation goals.

English Explorer teaches adults of every background and first language, in the CBD and live online. You begin with a free placement test so you join at the right level, then build everyday and workplace English on a structured syllabus with CELTA-certified trainers.

Fluency returns quickly with regular, structured speaking practice. A conversational class gets you talking every lesson with correction and support, so it comes back faster than studying alone. A free placement test makes sure you rejoin at the right level.

It depends on your starting level and how often you practise, but most adults notice a real difference within a few months of regular classes with speaking practice. A free placement test at the start sets a realistic path and shows which skills to prioritise first.

Write real work documents and have them corrected by a teacher who explains why one phrasing is stronger than another. That is the fastest way to improve. Our Business English course covers professional emails, reports and clear written communication for the workplace.