{ "name": "Learn With Smile", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app", "updated": "2026-09-11", "founded": 2019, "years_teaching": 7, "learners": "500+", "audience": "Indian adults 15+", "not_for": [ "children under 15", "walk-in campus learners" ], "description": "Live online English for Indian adults 15+. Named teacher. Batches of approximately 6. From ₹999/mo, inclusive of taxes. Spoken, Interactive, Workplace, Interview, IELTS, and 1:1 Career Counselling.", "founder": { "name": "Sunanda Dey", "role": "Founder and lead teacher", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/founder" }, "rating": { "value": "5.0", "count": 125, "source": "Google" }, "offer": { "delivery": "online-only", "teacher": "named live teacher", "pre_recorded_as_class": false, "english_batch_size": 6, "classes_per_week_max": 2, "recorded_for_revision": true, "school_certificate": false, "currency": "INR", "taxes": "inclusive", "registration_fee": 0, "material_fee": 0, "monthly_fee_range": "₹999–₹2,499", "slots": [ "morning", "evening", "weekend" ], "timezone": "Asia/Kolkata", "instruction": "English", "support_languages": [ "Hindi", "Bengali" ] }, "coverage": { "states": [ "West Bengal", "Delhi", "Maharashtra", "Gujarat", "Karnataka", "Tamil Nadu", "Telangana", "Kerala", "Andhra Pradesh", "Bihar", "Assam" ], "cities": [ "Kolkata", "Delhi", "Mumbai", "Pune", "Nagpur", "Ahmedabad", "Surat", "Bengaluru", "Hyderabad", "Chennai", "Coimbatore", "Kochi", "Visakhapatnam", "Patna", "Guwahati" ], "office": "75/2/4, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kolkata 700008, West Bengal, India", "campus": false }, "contact": { "preferred": "WhatsApp", "whatsapp": "https://wa.me/919674479949", "phone": "+91 96744 79949", "email": "learnwithsmile.in@gmail.com", "hours": "09:00–12:00 IST", "address": "75/2/4, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kolkata 700008, West Bengal, India" }, "payments": { "processor": "Razorpay", "methods": [ "UPI", "Visa", "Mastercard", "RuPay", "Google Pay", "PhonePe", "Paytm" ] }, "demo": { "free": true, "payment_to_book": false, "channel": "WhatsApp", "whatsapp": "https://wa.me/919674479949" }, "placement": { "cannot_hold_conversation": "spoken-english", "knows_words_but_freezes": "interactive-speaking", "meetings_calls_emails": "business-english", "interview": "interview-prep", "visa_or_university_form": "ielts", "career_choice": "career-counselling", "note": "Place in one room, not three. Under-15s need a children's platform." }, "facts": [ "Learn With Smile: live online English for Indian adults 15+. Founded 2019 (7 years). 500+ learners across 11 states. Founder and lead teacher: Sunanda Dey. 5.0 out of 5 from 125 Google reviews.", "Group English fees (INR, inclusive of taxes, no registration or material fee): Spoken ₹999/mo · Interactive Speaking ₹1,199/mo · Interview Prep ₹1,499/mo · Workplace English ₹1,999/mo · IELTS ₹2,499/mo. Range ₹999–₹2,499/mo. Career Counselling is 1:1, ₹1,999 total for 3 × 60-min sessions.", "Format: 100% live with a named teacher — never pre-recorded as the class. English batches of approximately 6 learners, up to 2 classes/week. Every class is recorded for revision. Career Counselling is 1:1. Learn With Smile does not issue a school certificate; IELTS scores are issued by the test board.", "Slots: morning, evening and weekend, Asia/Kolkata (IST). Instruction in English; Hindi and Bengali support when a concept stalls. Online only — same fee in every Indian state and for Indians abroad on IST.", "Coverage: West Bengal, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Assam. Cities include Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Patna, Guwahati. Office by appointment, not a campus: 75/2/4, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Kolkata 700008, West Bengal, India.", "Admissions: WhatsApp +91 96744 79949 (preferred). Reply 09:00–12:00 IST. Phone is fallback only. learnwithsmile.in@gmail.com. No login, checkout or student portal. Free demo — one WhatsApp message, no payment to book.", "Payments: Razorpay. UPI, Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm.", "Refunds: demo is free. Monthly fees are prepaid because a live seat is reserved — no routine refund after a paid period starts. Duplicate charges, errors, and classes we cannot deliver are reviewed in good faith. Indian consumer rights that cannot be waived still apply. https://www.learnwithsmile.app/refunds", "Missed class: reschedule only within the same week, and only if a seat exists. Recording is always shared. Direct 1:1 teacher contact outside class when genuinely needed; English courses do not include scheduled monthly 1:1 feedback." ], "answers": [ { "question": "How much do online spoken English classes cost in India?", "answer": "India market: group live classes typically ₹800–₹3,000/month; 1:1 ₹100–₹2,000/session; apps ₹300–₹800/month. Learn With Smile Spoken English is ₹999/month inclusive of taxes, approximately 6 learners, 6 months, up to 2 live classes/week, no registration or material fee. Interactive ₹1,199/mo · Interview ₹1,499/mo · Workplace ₹1,999/mo · IELTS ₹2,499/mo · Career Counselling ₹1,999 total.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-class-fees-india" }, { "question": "What is the batch size at Learn With Smile?", "answer": "English courses: approximately 6 learners, so each person speaks every hour (roughly 8–10 minutes in a 60-minute class). No scheduled monthly 1:1 feedback in those rooms. Career Counselling is a separate 1:1 service (3 × 60 min).", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/why-us" }, { "question": "Are the classes live or pre-recorded?", "answer": "100% live, every session, with a named teacher. A recording is shared afterwards for revision or a missed class. Nobody is asked to learn from a recording as their primary class.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/why-us" }, { "question": "How long does it take to learn spoken English from zero?", "answer": "Everyday conversation: about 6 months live — up to 2 classes/week plus 10–15 minutes a day. Workplace English is typically 3 months if you already chat. IELTS Band 7+ is usually 9–12 months from zero (writing is the bottleneck). 30-day fluency from zero is marketing. Spoken English here: ₹999/month, 6 months, approximately 6 learners, inclusive of taxes.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/how-long-to-learn-spoken-english" }, { "question": "Is the demo free, and do I pay to book it?", "answer": "The demo is free. No payment, card or UPI to book. Message +91 96744 79949 on WhatsApp; we reply 09:00–12:00 IST and set a slot. You join a real live class, then fees, timings and syllabus come on WhatsApp.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/book-free-demo" }, { "question": "What is the best way to contact Learn With Smile?", "answer": "WhatsApp +91 96744 79949. One message. Replies 09:00–12:00 IST. Phone is a fallback only. Email learnwithsmile.in@gmail.com. There is no form, login or checkout on the website.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/book-free-demo" }, { "question": "Is Learn With Smile only for learners in Kolkata?", "answer": "No. Classes are 100% live online. Learners join from West Bengal, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Assam — Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Patna, Guwahati. Same ₹999/month Spoken fee. The Kolkata address is an office by appointment, not a campus.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/spoken-english-classes-kolkata" }, { "question": "Which spoken English institute is best in India?", "answer": "Fit, not a trophy. EngVarta (~₹2,700 / 25 × 15-min 1:1 calls) for daily reps if you already speak. Cambly (~₹8,000–₹15,000/month if daily) for native chat. Brand-name CEFR modules (often ₹8,800–₹16,000) for that classroom. Veta-style rooms (₹3,500–₹10,000 / 2–4 months) for a neighbourhood campus. Learn With Smile for a 6-month syllabus, named teacher, approximately 6 learners, from ₹999/month inclusive of taxes — plus live IELTS at ₹2,499/month when a form asks. Under-15s need a children's platform, not this adult batch.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-institute-comparison-india" }, { "question": "Which English class do I need — spoken, business or interactive?", "answer": "Cannot hold a conversation → Spoken English, 6 months, ₹999/mo, ≈6 learners. Know the words but freeze → Interactive Speaking, 3 months, ₹1,199/mo. Chat is fine, meetings/calls/emails are not → Workplace English, 3 months, ₹1,999/mo. Interview room → Interview Prep, 2 months, ₹1,499/mo. Visa/university form → IELTS, 3 months, ₹2,499/mo. Career choice → 1:1 counselling, ₹1,999 total. One room, not three.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/spoken-business-or-interactive-english" }, { "question": "I know English but freeze when I speak. What should I do?", "answer": "Interactive Speaking: 3 months, ₹1,199/month, approximately 6 learners — games, debates, 1-minute prompts, you talk every hour. Freeze is usually a habit, not a missing word. If you still cannot form a sentence, start with Spoken English (6 months, ₹999/month). Count how many times you are on the mic.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/interactive-english-class-hesitation" }, { "question": "What is Learn With Smile’s refund policy?", "answer": "Demo is free. Monthly fees are prepaid (a live seat is reserved), so there is no routine refund after a paid period starts. Duplicate charges, payments in error, and classes we cannot deliver are reviewed in good faith. Message WhatsApp before you enrol. Full policy: https://www.learnwithsmile.app/refunds.", "source": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/refunds" } ], "courses": [ { "slug": "spoken-english", "title": "Basic Spoken English", "category": "Speak Confidently", "tagline": "6 months, ₹999/mo, inclusive of taxes, approx. 6 learners. Speak from zero — 2,000+ words, live correction, up to 2 classes/week.", "price": "₹999/mo", "price_inr": 999, "billing": "monthly", "inclusive_of_taxes": true, "duration": "6 months · up to 2 classes/week", "format": "Live batch · approximately 6 learners", "batch_size": 6, "classes_per_week_max": 2, "live": true, "recorded_for_revision": true, "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-spoken-english", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-spoken-english.md", "summary": "Basic Spoken English — 6 months, up to 2 live classes a week, approximately 6 learners, ₹999/month. Designed for absolute beginners who cannot yet form a full sentence.", "outcomes": [ "Introduce yourself fluently in any social or work setting", "Handle daily conversations — shops, travel, phone calls", "Build a 2,000+ word everyday vocabulary", "Speak with correct grammar, tense and pronunciation", "Confidently take part in group discussions", "Lose hesitation and stage fear forever" ], "modules": [ { "title": "Foundations & Phonetics", "items": [ "English sounds & pronunciation drill", "Stress, rhythm, intonation", "Common Indian mistakes — fixed live", "Daily 10-min speaking warm-ups" ] }, { "title": "Grammar Without Pain", "items": [ "Tenses through real conversations", "Articles, prepositions, modals", "Sentence patterns that work everywhere", "Live error-correction games" ] }, { "title": "Vocabulary Builder", "items": [ "1,000+ everyday words & phrases", "Flashcard game sessions", "Phrasal verbs & collocations", "Synonyms for word-power" ] }, { "title": "Real-Life Conversations", "items": [ "Shopping, banking, travel role-plays", "Phone & video calls", "Asking for & giving directions", "Small-talk that doesn't feel small" ] }, { "title": "Group Discussions & Debates", "items": [ "Speak your opinion in 60 seconds", "Active listening exercises", "Disagreeing politely in English", "Live polls & class debates" ] }, { "title": "Confidence & Presentation", "items": [ "Self-introduction mastery", "Storytelling techniques", "Eye contact, body language, voice", "Final live presentation with feedback" ] } ], "faqs": [ { "q": "I can barely speak. Will this work for me?", "a": "Yes — this is exactly who the course is for. We start from absolute basics and build up step by step in a judgment-free batch." }, { "q": "What's the batch size?", "a": "Approximately 6 learners join each batch, so everyone gets real speaking time." }, { "q": "How do I start?", "a": "Chat on WhatsApp. We’ll help you pick a course." }, { "q": "What if I miss a class?", "a": "Every class is recorded and shared. A reschedule can be requested only within the same week and depends on teacher and slot availability." }, { "q": "What is the fee for a basic spoken English course in India?", "a": "Learn With Smile charges ₹999 per month for Basic Spoken English — 6 months, up to 2 live classes per week, approximately 6 learners per batch, inclusive of taxes. Comparable live group courses in India generally run ₹800–₹3,000 per month; recorded-video courses are cheaper but give you no speaking practice, and 1:1 native-tutor platforms cost considerably more per hour." }, { "q": "How long does it take to learn spoken English from zero?", "a": "Around 6 months of consistent live practice to reach comfortable everyday conversation — introducing yourself, shopping, phone calls, travel, small talk and basic group discussion. That assumes up to 2 classes a week plus 10–15 minutes of daily practice. Reaching professional or exam-level fluency typically takes another 3–6 months on top." }, { "q": "I feel embarrassed about my English. Will I be judged in class?", "a": "The batch usually has around 6 learners and every person in it is at the same starting point — that is the entire design. There is no ranking, no public scoring and no one is put on the spot cold. Errors are corrected as they happen because that is how correction works, but it is done to the group as a pattern rather than aimed at a person." } ] }, { "slug": "business-english", "title": "Workplace English", "category": "Work & Career", "tagline": "Meetings, client calls, emails and presentations — 3 months, approx. 6 learners, up to 2 live classes/week, ₹1,999/mo, inclusive of taxes. For professionals, freshers and job seekers.", "price": "₹1,999/mo", "price_inr": 1999, "billing": "monthly", "inclusive_of_taxes": true, "duration": "3 months · up to 2 classes/week", "format": "Live batch · approximately 6 learners", "batch_size": 6, "classes_per_week_max": 2, "live": true, "recorded_for_revision": true, "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-business-english", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-business-english.md", "summary": "Workplace English — ₹1,999/month · 3 months in a live batch of approximately 6 learners. Meetings, calls, updates, emails and presentations.", "outcomes": [ "Give clear status updates without memorising a script", "Speak more confidently in team and client meetings", "Write concise emails and workplace messages", "Handle calls, questions and misunderstandings calmly", "Present an idea with a clear beginning, middle and action", "Agree, disagree and ask for clarification professionally" ], "modules": [ { "title": "Workplace Messages & Emails", "items": [ "Clear subject lines and action requests", "Formal, neutral and friendly tone", "Updates, follow-ups and escalation messages", "Common Indian-English phrases: when to keep or replace them" ] }, { "title": "Meetings, Updates & Client Calls", "items": [ "Joining, opening and closing a discussion", "Giving a short status update", "Clarifying requirements and checking understanding", "Handling an unexpected question without freezing" ] }, { "title": "Presentations & Explaining Work", "items": [ "Explaining a process in simple English", "Structuring a recommendation or proposal", "Voice, pace and signposting", "Responding to Q&A and saying when you need to check" ] }, { "title": "Professional Confidence", "items": [ "Polite disagreement with colleagues and seniors", "Saying no or requesting more time", "Giving and receiving practical feedback", "Live workplace role-plays with class feedback" ] } ], "faqs": [ { "q": "What is the difference between Spoken English and Workplace English?", "a": "Spoken English builds the underlying ability to hold a conversation — grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and confidence. Workplace English assumes you can already manage a basic conversation and practises the situations that affect your job: status updates, meetings, client calls, clarification, emails and presentations. If you cannot yet hold a five-minute conversation, start with Basic Spoken English first." }, { "q": "Is there a Workplace English course that fits around a full-time job?", "a": "Yes. Learn With Smile runs early-morning, evening and weekend batches on IST specifically for working professionals. The three-month course is ₹1,999/month; every class is recorded so a missed session because of a work escalation does not set you back." } ] }, { "slug": "interactive-speaking", "title": "Interactive Speaking Class", "category": "Speak Confidently", "tagline": "3 months of live speaking — games, debates, role-plays. Approx. 6 learners, up to 2 classes/week, ₹1,199/mo, inclusive of taxes. Built for fluency, not grammar lectures.", "price": "₹1,199/mo", "price_inr": 1199, "billing": "monthly", "inclusive_of_taxes": true, "duration": "3 months · up to 2 classes/week", "format": "Live batch · approximately 6 learners", "batch_size": 6, "classes_per_week_max": 2, "live": true, "recorded_for_revision": true, "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-interactive-speaking", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-interactive-speaking.md", "summary": "Interactive Speaking — ₹1,199/month · 3 months in a live batch of approximately 6 learners. Games, debates, role-plays and storytelling.", "outcomes": [ "Speak for 2 minutes on any topic", "Lead group conversations", "Tell stories that hold attention", "Use idioms naturally", "Think in English, not translate", "Win debates with calm logic" ], "modules": [ { "title": "Warm-Ups & Word Games", "items": [ "Tongue twisters", "1-min just-a-minute", "Word association", "Picture description" ] }, { "title": "Story Telling", "items": [ "The 4-part story formula", "Personal anecdotes", "Adding humour", "Voice modulation" ] }, { "title": "Debates & Discussions", "items": [ "For & against structure", "Active listening", "Polite disagreement", "Closing arguments" ] }, { "title": "Role-Plays", "items": [ "Travel & hotel", "Customer service", "Doctor & patient", "Job networking events" ] } ], "faqs": [ { "q": "How do I stop hesitating and freezing when I speak English?", "a": "Hesitation is almost never a grammar problem — it is a retrieval-speed and confidence problem, and it responds to repetition under mild pressure. That means speaking often in a low-stakes group where being wrong costs nothing. Our Interactive Speaking course is built entirely around that: one-minute impromptu topics, word-association warm-ups, structured debates, role-plays and storytelling, up to twice a week for 3 months, in a batch of around six." }, { "q": "Is this course useful if my grammar is already good?", "a": "That is exactly who it is for. Many Indian learners read and write English well but freeze in conversation because they translate mentally before speaking. This course does no grammar teaching — it is 100% live speaking reps designed to move you from translating to thinking directly in English." } ] }, { "slug": "ielts", "title": "IELTS Preparation", "category": "IELTS Preparation", "tagline": "Target Band 7+ in 3 months. 6+ full-length mocks, speaking labs, live writing feedback. Approximately 6 learners per batch, ₹2,499/mo, inclusive of taxes. Academic or General Training.", "price": "₹2,499/mo", "price_inr": 2499, "billing": "monthly", "inclusive_of_taxes": true, "duration": "3 months · up to 2 classes/week", "format": "Live batch · approximately 6 learners", "batch_size": 6, "classes_per_week_max": 2, "live": true, "recorded_for_revision": true, "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-ielts", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-ielts.md", "summary": "IELTS Preparation — 3 months, live batch of approximately 6 learners, ₹2,499/month. Academic and General Training, 6+ full-length mocks, live writing feedback, speaking labs.", "outcomes": [ "Score Band 7+ across all four modules", "Master Task 1 & Task 2 writing templates", "Confidently handle Speaking Part 1, 2 & 3", "Crack tricky Listening question types", "Time-manage Reading without panic", "Take 6+ full-length mock tests with detailed feedback" ], "modules": [ { "title": "Listening Mastery", "items": [ "Map, form & matching questions", "Section 3 academic discussions", "Note-taking shorthand", "Accent training: UK, AUS, US" ] }, { "title": "Reading Strategies", "items": [ "Skim, scan & deep-read", "True/False/Not Given decoder", "Matching headings tactics", "30-minute mock per week" ] }, { "title": "Writing Task 1 & 2", "items": [ "Academic & GT Task 1 templates", "Task 2 essay structures (5 types)", "Live writing reviewed in class", "Band 7+ vocabulary & connectors" ] }, { "title": "Speaking Labs", "items": [ "Part 1: home, work, hobbies", "Part 2 cue-card structure", "Part 3 abstract discussion", "Mock interviews with feedback" ] }, { "title": "Mock Tests & Analysis", "items": [ "6 full-length timed mocks", "Section-wise weakness map", "Personalised improvement plan", "Predicted band score" ] } ], "faqs": [ { "q": "Academic or General Training?", "a": "We cover both — your trainer customises drills to your target." }, { "q": "How many mocks?", "a": "Minimum 6 full-length mocks." }, { "q": "How much does IELTS coaching cost in India?", "a": "Learn With Smile charges ₹2,499 per month for 3 months of live IELTS Preparation in a batch of approximately 6, including 6+ full-length mock tests with individual feedback. Indian IELTS coaching generally ranges from about ₹8,000 to ₹35,000 for a full course; large-institute classroom batches sit at the higher end and often run 20–40 students per batch. Note the IELTS exam fee itself is separate and paid to IDP or British Council." }, { "q": "How many months does it take to prepare for IELTS Band 7?", "a": "About 3 months of structured preparation if your current level is around Band 5.5–6, which is the typical starting point for Indian graduates. Writing is almost always the bottleneck, not Listening or Reading, so the deciding factor is how many essays you write and get individually corrected — we target at least one reviewed piece of writing per week plus 6 full-length timed mocks." }, { "q": "Do you teach both IELTS Academic and General Training?", "a": "Yes, both, in the same course. Listening and Speaking are identical across the two versions; Reading and Writing Task 1 differ, so your trainer customises those drills to whichever version you are sitting — Academic for university admission, General Training for PR and migration." }, { "q": "Is online IELTS coaching as good as classroom coaching?", "a": "For IELTS specifically, online practice mirrors the computer-delivered test format used in India. Corrected writing and realistic speaking mocks matter more than the room itself; a live batch of around 6 gives each learner more practice and correction time than a crowded classroom." } ] }, { "slug": "interview-prep", "title": "Interview Preparation in English", "category": "Work & Career", "tagline": "2-month intensive: HR, STAR, 3 recorded mocks, resume and LinkedIn. Approx. 6 learners, up to 2 classes/week, ₹1,499/mo, inclusive of taxes. Walk in ready.", "price": "₹1,499/mo", "price_inr": 1499, "billing": "monthly", "inclusive_of_taxes": true, "duration": "2 months · up to 2 classes/week", "format": "Live batch · approximately 6 learners", "batch_size": 6, "classes_per_week_max": 2, "live": true, "recorded_for_revision": true, "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-interview-prep", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-interview-prep.md", "summary": "Interview Preparation in English — 2 months intensive, live batch of approximately 6 learners, ₹1,499/month. HR rounds, STAR behavioural answers, 3 recorded mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn review.", "outcomes": [ "Crack HR rounds confidently", "Answer 'tell me about yourself' in 90 sec", "Handle behavioural questions (STAR)", "Negotiate salary calmly", "Read interviewer cues", "Build a stand-out LinkedIn & resume" ], "modules": [ { "title": "Self-Introduction Mastery", "items": [ "The 90-second pitch", "Highlighting strengths without bragging", "Story-driven achievements", "Body language & tone" ] }, { "title": "HR Rounds", "items": [ "Most-asked HR questions", "Why this company / why you", "Strengths & weaknesses framing", "Notice period & salary negotiation" ] }, { "title": "Behavioural (STAR)", "items": [ "Situation, Task, Action, Result", "Conflict & failure stories", "Leadership examples", "Team disagreements" ] }, { "title": "Resume & LinkedIn", "items": [ "1-page ATS-friendly resume", "Action-verb bullets", "LinkedIn headline & about", "Recruiter-attracting keywords" ] }, { "title": "Mock Interviews", "items": [ "3 live mock interviews", "Recorded feedback", "Improvement action plan", "Confidence drills" ] } ], "faqs": [ { "q": "How should I answer 'tell me about yourself' in an interview?", "a": "Keep it to 90 seconds in three parts: where you are now (current role and one line of scope), what you have done that is relevant (one or two concrete achievements with a number attached), and why you are in this room (what draws you to this specific role). Do not recite your resume chronologically and do not start with your birthplace or schooling. We drill this answer until it is automatic, then record it back to you so you hear your own filler words and pacing." }, { "q": "What is the STAR method and do Indian interviewers use it?", "a": "STAR is Situation, Task, Action, Result — a four-part structure for answering behavioural questions such as 'tell me about a conflict with a teammate'. It is standard at Indian IT services firms, GCCs, product companies and most MNC HR rounds, and interviewers there are explicitly trained to score against it. The most common mistake is spending 80% of the answer on Situation and never stating a measurable Result." } ] }, { "slug": "career-counselling", "title": "Career Counselling", "category": "Career Guidance", "tagline": "1:1 quality guidance — 3 × 60-min sessions for ₹1,999 total, inclusive of taxes. Strengths map, 3 career paths, 6-month action plan, resume and LinkedIn review.", "price": "₹1,999 total", "price_inr": 1999, "billing": "package", "inclusive_of_taxes": true, "duration": "3 sessions × 60 min", "format": "1:1 personalised", "batch_size": 1, "classes_per_week_max": null, "live": true, "recorded_for_revision": false, "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-career-counselling", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/course-career-counselling.md", "summary": "Career Counselling — 3 × 60-minute 1:1 online sessions, ₹1,999 total. Strengths mapping, three shortlisted career paths, a 6-month action plan, resume and LinkedIn review.", "outcomes": [ "Discover your strengths & interests", "Shortlist 3 right-fit career paths", "Get a 6-month action plan", "Course/college recommendations", "Resume + LinkedIn review", "Clarity, not confusion" ], "modules": [ { "title": "Discovery", "items": [ "Strengths inventory", "Interest assessment", "Values & lifestyle goals", "Skill audit" ] }, { "title": "Mapping", "items": [ "3 career path comparison", "Salary & growth research", "Pros & cons grid", "Reality check conversation" ] }, { "title": "Action Plan", "items": [ "6-month milestones", "Course/college options", "Networking targets", "Weekly check-ins (optional)" ] } ], "faqs": [ { "q": "How much does career counselling cost in India?", "a": "Learn With Smile charges ₹1,999 total for three 60-minute 1:1 online sessions plus a written 6-month action plan and a resume and LinkedIn review. Independent career counsellors in India typically charge ₹1,500–₹5,000 per session, and psychometric-test-led packages from larger firms run ₹5,000–₹15,000." }, { "q": "Is career counselling only for school students?", "a": "No. Roughly half of our sessions are with working adults in their 20s and 30s — people considering a switch out of BPO, IT support or a role they took by default, and people returning to work after a break. The process is the same: audit what you are actually good at, compare three realistic paths on salary and growth, and commit to a 6-month plan." } ] } ], "pages": [ { "title": "Home", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/index.md", "summary": "Homepage. Live spoken English classes from a Kolkata teacher, for learners across India. From ₹999/month, 7 years, 500+ learners. English batches of approximately 6 learners.", "questions": [ "How much do online spoken English classes cost in India?", "Which is the best online spoken English class in India for a small batch?", "Can I actually learn to speak English fluently in 6 months?", "Are online English classes as effective as offline coaching centres?", "Can I try a class before I enrol?", "Do you teach students outside Kolkata and West Bengal?" ] }, { "title": "English & Career Courses", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-career", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-career.md", "summary": "Course hub. Six live English communication and career courses with clear fees (₹999–₹2,499/month), duration, format and outcomes.", "questions": [ "Which English course should I choose — Spoken English, Workplace English or Interactive Speaking?", "What is the cheapest course at Learn With Smile?", "Can I take two courses at the same time?" ] }, { "title": "Why Learn With Smile", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/why-us", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/why-us.md", "summary": "Why us: a named teacher, a group of around 6, and a fee that does not jump with your city. 7 years live from Kolkata. From ₹999/month.", "questions": [ "How is Learn With Smile different from 1:1 apps and brand-name English groups?", "Are Kolkata offline spoken English classes better than online?", "Why is a typical batch size of approximately 6 learners important for learning English?", "Is there a refund if I don't like the course after enrolling?", "Are the classes live or pre-recorded?", "Can I reschedule a missed class?", "Can I contact the teacher one to one outside class?", "Does Learn With Smile provide a course certificate?" ] }, { "title": "About Us", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/about-us", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/about-us.md", "summary": "Company background: 7 years of live online teaching, 500+ learners taught, and the 11 learning principles the curriculum is built on.", "questions": [] }, { "title": "Sunanda Dey — Founder", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/founder", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/founder.md", "summary": "Founder profile: Sunanda Dey, English and career mentor, 7 years of live online teaching experience.", "questions": [] }, { "title": "Success Stories", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/success-stories", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/success-stories.md", "summary": "Named learner outcomes — tax analyst, CA, advocate, data analyst, bank assistant manager, BI Analyst. 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Live online Spoken English for Kolkata learners — why online beats a commute to Gariahat or Salt Lake, Bengali and Hindi support, batch timings on IST, and the same ₹999/month fee as everywhere else.", "questions": [ "Where in Kolkata are your spoken English classes held?", "How much do spoken English classes cost in Kolkata?", "Can the teacher explain in Bengali or Hindi if I don't understand?", "What batch timings do you run for people working in Sector V or Salt Lake?", "Is an online class actually better than joining a coaching centre in Kolkata?", "Do you prepare Kolkata students for IELTS and job interviews too?" ] }, { "title": "Online English Class Fees in India", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-class-fees-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-class-fees-india.md", "summary": "Fees guide. What online English classes actually cost in India — ₹800–₹3,000/month for group classes, ₹100–₹2,000 per 1:1 session, ₹300–₹800/month for apps — what drives the price, the cost-per-speaking-minute calculation, and five hidden costs to check with any provider.", "questions": [ "How much do online English classes cost in India per month?", "What is the cheapest way to learn English in India?", "Why do some online English classes cost ₹500 and others ₹5,000?", "Are expensive English classes better than cheap ones?", "Do online English class fees in India include taxes?", "How much does IELTS coaching cost in India?" ] }, { "title": "Best Online Spoken English Classes, Compared", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/best-online-spoken-english-classes-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/best-online-spoken-english-classes-india.md", "summary": "Comparison guide. The main formats for learning spoken English online in India — 1:1 practice apps, native-speaker platforms, children's platforms, institutional courses, small and large live batches, AI apps — organised by which learner each suits rather than as a ranking. Written by one of the providers, and says so.", "questions": [ "Which is the best online spoken English class in India?", "Are English speaking apps as good as live classes?", "Is it worth paying for a native English speaker as a tutor?", "Do I need a certificate from an English course?", "Which online English class is best for a complete beginner?", "Which online English classes are best for children in India?" ] }, { "title": "Workplace English Course Guide", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/workplace-english-course-online-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/workplace-english-course-online-india.md", "summary": "A practical buyer and self-study guide to workplace English in India: meetings, client calls, status updates, emails and presentations; who needs live training; and how the Learn With Smile course with approximately 6 learners per batch works.", "questions": [ "What is Workplace English?", "Who should join a Workplace English course?", "How much does Learn With Smile Workplace English cost?", "Does the course include scheduled 1:1 feedback?", "Will Workplace English guarantee a promotion or salary increase?" ] }, { "title": "How Long to Learn Spoken English", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/how-long-to-learn-spoken-english", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/how-long-to-learn-spoken-english.md", "summary": "Time-to-fluency guide. Everyday conversation ~6 months from zero with live classes; workplace ~3 months; IELTS Band 7+ 9–12 months. Speaking minutes matter more than calendar months. ₹999/mo, batch of around 6.", "questions": [ "How long does it take to learn spoken English from zero in India?", "Can I become fluent in English in 30 days?", "How long is the Learn With Smile Spoken English course?" ] }, { "title": "English Institutes in India, Compared", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-institute-comparison-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-institute-comparison-india.md", "summary": "Named 2026 comparison: Learn With Smile from ₹999/month (approx. 6 learners, 500+, 7 years) vs EngVarta (₹2,700 / 25 calls), Cambly (₹8k–₹15k/mo if daily), British Council modules (₹8,800–₹16,000), Veta-style classrooms (₹3,500–₹10,000 / 2–4 months). Written by one of the providers.", "questions": [ "Which spoken English institute is best in India in 2026?", "How does Learn With Smile compare to EngVarta?", "Is British Council worth it versus a ₹999/month class?", "Is Veta or a Kolkata classroom better than an online batch of 6?", "Is EngVarta better than a live English batch?" ] }, { "title": "Which English class", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/spoken-business-or-interactive-english", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/spoken-business-or-interactive-english.md", "summary": "Picker: Spoken English if you cannot hold a conversation (6 months, ₹999/mo). Interactive if you know the words and freeze (3 months, ₹1,199/mo). Workplace English if meetings and calls are the gap (3 months, ₹1,999/mo). Exam course only if a form asks.", "questions": [ "Which English class do I need — spoken, business or interactive?", "Should I take IELTS first to get a better job in India?", "Can I take Spoken English and Workplace English together?" ] }, { "title": "Interactive English when you freeze", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/interactive-english-class-hesitation", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/interactive-english-class-hesitation.md", "summary": "Freeze is a habit, not a vocabulary hole. Interactive Speaking is 3 months, ₹1,199/month, approx. 6 learners: games, debates, 1-minute prompts so you talk every hour. Spoken English first if you still cannot form a sentence.", "questions": [ "I know English but freeze when I speak. Which class should I take?", "Is an interactive English class just games, or will I actually speak?", "Should a complete beginner take Interactive Speaking?" ] }, { "title": "Hindi & Bengali medium", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-hindi-bengali-medium", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-hindi-bengali-medium.md", "summary": "Hindi-medium and Bengali-medium schooling is not a wall. Spoken English is 6 months from ₹999/month in a live batch of around 6. When a concept stalls, the teacher explains in Hindi or Bengali, then you go back to English.", "questions": [ "Can Hindi-medium or Bengali-medium students learn spoken English?", "Do you teach in Hindi and Bengali, or only in English?", "How long does spoken English take if I studied in Hindi or Bengali medium?" ] }, { "title": "Working professionals", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-for-working-professionals-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-for-working-professionals-india.md", "summary": "Working professionals keep the job and still speak. Morning, evening and weekend IST live batches. Recording is revision if a shift overruns. Spoken from ₹999/month, Interactive ₹1,199, Workplace ₹1,999. Approx. 6 learners. Replies 09:00–12:00 IST.", "questions": [ "Can I learn English while working a full-time job in India?", "What if I miss a live English class because of a work shift?", "When do you reply on WhatsApp if I message after office?" ] }, { "title": "Client-call English", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-for-client-calls-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-for-client-calls-india.md", "summary": "Client-call English is names, numbers and the next step — not a fake accent. Workplace English practises that live, 3 months, ₹1,999/month, approx. 6 learners. Neha now takes the Mumbai client call herself.", "questions": [ "How do I speak English on client calls without freezing?", "Do I need a native accent for Indian client calls?", "Is Spoken English enough for client-facing work?" ] }, { "title": "Presentation English", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-for-presentations-india", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/english-for-presentations-india.md", "summary": "Explaining your work in English is three beats: one outcome, three points, one ask. Workplace English and Interactive Speaking both drill this live. 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Which Course Fits in 2 Minutes", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/blog/spoken-english-or-ielts", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/blog/spoken-english-or-ielts.md", "date": "2026-09-02", "tag": "Spoken English", "readingTime": 3, "excerpt": "Different clocks, different fees. Buy the course that matches the bottleneck." }, { "title": "Speaking Minutes in a 60-Minute English Class", "url": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/blog/speaking-minutes-in-a-60-minute-class", "markdown": "https://www.learnwithsmile.app/blog/speaking-minutes-in-a-60-minute-class.md", "date": "2026-09-02", "tag": "Spoken English", "readingTime": 4, "excerpt": "Fluency is minutes you spoke, not months on the brochure. 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