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PROGRAM DETAILS
Yes, ENGin is a nonprofit organization. We have thousands of volunteers who are fluent in English and ready to conduct speaking sessions with you.
PRICING
Participants aged 18+ can choose one of two options: Standard — 1,875 UAH per year, or ENGin Plus — 3,750 UAH per year with additional benefits (see below). Participation in the program is free of charge for children under 18 (2000 free seats are available).Contributions from adults help cover our operating costs and ensure the program's sustainability.Participation is always free of charge for military personnel/veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.Participants who are not financially able to make a contribution can apply for the ENGin scholarship program and receive full or partial coverage of the program cost. The number of spots is limited.
MINI-GROUP FORMAT
Yes, the annual contribution sum remains the same. You will receive the same program benefits and valuable learning experiences regardless of the format.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW
We are really sorry about the inconvenience! We try to have many options in our calendar each week, but sometimes many people sign up and we run out. Just email us at info@enginprogram.org and we will add more timeslots to accommodate you. There is also an asynchronous interview option: you can record a video answering the questions we ask and send it to us. It will serve as an alternative to a live interview.
GETTING MATCHED TO A VOLUNTEER
To be matched with a volunteer, you need to complete an interview with us, complete the training for new students, make an annual contribution (if applicable to you), and submit the final match form.Once you complete these steps, we will begin looking for a suitable volunteer match. Most students are matched within 1–3 weeks.ENGin Plus participants receive priority matching, meaning their profiles are reviewed first. While we cannot guarantee an exact matching timeline, as it depends on volunteer availability, ENGin Plus profiles are always prioritized.We do our best to match all students as quickly as possible. If there is an unexpected delay in finding a volunteer match, we will notify you by email.
TROUBLE WITH A VOLUNTEER
It depends on why you are asking and how long you've been matched.
You cannot request a rematch because you don't like your buddy's nationality or accent. This is discrimination, and it is illegal. We guarantee that your volunteer will be fluent in English, but we cannot guarantee what they will look or sound like.
Most of our volunteers live in the US, but we also have volunteers from 140+ other countries. Some volunteers were born in America and now live in another country. Some were born in another country but now live in America. Many of our volunteers are Asian-American, Hispanic, Black, or multiracial. Many grow up speaking 2 or 3 languages themselves. Also, there is not one "correct" accent. Even in America, a volunteer from Texas or Louisiana will sound different than a volunteer from New Jersey or California. Meeting and learning from different people is an important part of this program.
If your volunteer breaks program rules more than once, you may ask for a rematch. For example: repeated cancellations (without offering to reschedule), repeated no-shows, ignoring messages for weeks, not preparing for sessions, or inappropriate behavior.
When you report a problem with a volunteer, we will investigate with the volunteer and try to fix it.
* If the volunteer has disappeared or cannot fix the problem, we will rematch immediately.
* If the volunteer promises to improve their behavior, we will keep the match. If the problem continues, you can write to us again and we will rematch.After 6 months together, either conversation partner may ask for a rematch without any problems, just to try talking to someone new. If you are an ENGin Plus participant, you can request a rematch every 3 monthsIf you are paired with a Ukrainian volunteer, you may ask for a rematch to a volunteer outside Ukraine after 3 months.
Please note:
All rematch requests MUST go through info@enginprogram.org.
LEAVING THE PROGRAM
Log in to your account at app.enginprogram.org, go to your Profile section, scroll down, and select the “Leave program” button.
Please note that after submitting your leave request, you are expected to continue holding sessions for two more weeks. We require this notice period to give us time to find a new student for your volunteer.
PROGRESS TRACKING AT ENGin
Our progress tracking system is based on self-assessment. Throughout the program, you will fill out three forms where you rate your skills in specific areas. This will allow you to track your development and compare your results over time.
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