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HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH WITH THE ENGIN PROGRAM
ENGin is Ukraine's largest online program for improving conversational English through friendly communication with a personal English-speaking conversation partner.
At weekly meetings, you get language practice + intercultural exchange + sincere support in achieving your goals.
Our program is accessible to everyone. For adults, a full year costs about the same as 2-3 sessions with a private tutor. Children participate for free.
PARTICIPANT RESULTS: ENGIN BY THE NUMBERS
Launched March 2020
35,000
students served
30,000
volunteers
99% of students
improve their English
85% of students consider their volunteer a friend
89% of students feel more globally connected
76% of students experience a decrease in stress
PROGRAM FORMAT
Our program connects Ukrainians with English speakers worldwide for engaging online speaking practice. We want to help you speak English with confidence and fluency while interacting with people from other cultures.
Duration: minimum 3 months – 1 year (extendable)
Progress tracking
1-on-1 or mini-group with a dedicated speaking buddy
English conversation practice
Online through video chat
Weekly
1-hour sessions
Program participant certificate
EXTRA BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing support and materials from the ENGin team
Enhancing hard and soft skills through extra ENGin opportunities
Connecting with people globally for intercultural exchange
Opportunity to spread the word about Ukraine
Online meetups with other participants: monthly Meet-and-Talks for the entire ENGin global community
Special projects: mock interviews, professional CV reviews, and other development activities
PARTICIPATION COST
One-Time Contribution
All adult participants, except military personnel, veterans, and scholarship recipients, make an annual contribution of 1875 UAH for one year of participation in ENGin.
The contribution is made to a Ukrainian bank account in UAH after completing Step 5 of the registration process (training for new students), which will allow you to learn more about the program.
Once you are matched with a volunteer, all ENGin sessions are free of charge for 1 year of participation.
Free Participation
Participants aged 9-17: 2,000 children and teens can join the program for free in 2026 thanks to support from the ENGin community.
Scholarship program participants: adult students who are not financially able to make an annual contribution can apply for a full scholarship after completing Step 5 of the registration process (training for new students). The number of places is limited.
Members and veterans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: proof of affiliation with the UAF will be required during the ENGin interview.
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:
ENGin is an independent organization funded by its community of participants.
We do not depend on government funding or large donors. The program exists thanks to contributions from volunteers, students, and friends who support our mission.
It is precisely because of the community's involvement in funding the organization that we can focus on the needs of participants and provide free access to those who need it most.
Learn more about the contribution in the FAQs section here.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
✅ Age: 9 years old and above.
✅ Nationality/Location: Ukrainian students currently living in Ukraine, as well as those who legally left the country after February 24th, 2022, due to the full-scale war.
For security reasons, we are not able to work with students currently located in russia, belarus, or occupied Crimea.
✅ English level: from basic to advanced. "Basic" means that you can minimally maintain a conversation and understand the other person.
✅ Commitment: be ready to dedicate 1 hour a week for a minimum of 3 months.
1
10 mins
fill out your profile
2-3
15 mins
complete a short online interview OR send a video
4
2 mins
sign the rules of the program
5
60 mins
attend an orientation training for new ENGin students (in Ukrainian)
6
10 mins
fill out the self-assessment form
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wait for a letter from your volunteer
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Our program was created for Ukrainians for the future of Ukraine. We invite participants who care about our country to participate. In addition to practicing English, we encourage students to become ambassadors of Ukraine and tell their volunteers about our struggle for freedom.
