Programmes and prices

One teacher, three ways to learn. A term is 10 classes of 50 minutes, paid in advance, and your child’s first class is free.

  1. Private Mentorship

    Group size: 1-on-1

    For focused interview preparation, or a student who needs to build confidence first.

    • Classes at times that suit you, any time between 06:00 and 17:00 UK time.
    • A short report every week.

    $120 per class$1,200 per term

    Start 1-on-1
    “Since starting with [Teacher Memi], my daughter actually enjoys arguing her point in English. Her last school interview went better than any we’d prepared for before.”
    Parent of a 9th grader, Beijing

  2. Logic Lab

    Group size: 2–4 students

    Small groups are best for debate itself: students face different opponents and learn from each other.

    • Students are matched by age, English level and time zone.
    • A short written update every four classes.

    $50 per student, per class$500 per term

    See group times

  3. Thinking Circle

    Group size: 8–12 students

    An international debate club where students from different countries debate each other.

    • It opens once enough students sign up. Join the waitlist to hear when it starts.

    $30 per student, per class$300 per term

    Join the waitlist

Every term includes

A booklet for every debate
Every two classes are built around one of Teacher Memi’s booklets: first the topic and one skill or logical fallacy, then the debate.
Live classes on ClassIn
50 minutes each. Your child needs a computer or tablet, a stable internet connection, and headphones with a microphone.
Recordings for three months
Every class is recorded, and your child can watch it again for three months.
Progress reports
A short report every week for 1-on-1, and a short written update every four classes for groups.
The grand debate
Each term ends with a grand debate: students compete and a winner is declared. You get a video of your child’s progress and best moments.
Parents welcome
You can sit in on any class.

Inside a group class

One student answers the other side’s case, point by point, against the clock.

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Rebuttal: should students have smartphones?. With English subtitles. The video only downloads when you press play.

What parents and students say

“Even though my son was passing all his exams, he was very hesitant when it came to speaking English. After your classes, I can see that he’s not only able to speak, he has more to say.”
Parent, Guangzhou, China

Two ways to start

Whichever way you start, your child’s first class is free (one free class per child).

Try a class firstFree

  1. Fill in a short form about your child.
  2. I reply within 24 hours with a group and a time that fit.
  3. Your child joins one class as a guest debater. Afterwards, I’ll tell you honestly which format suits them: a group or 1-on-1.

Book a free trial class

Start straight awayFirst class free

In a group

  1. Choose a group time below, or tell me the times that suit you.
  2. I check the group fits your child’s age and level, and reply within 24 hours.
  3. Your child’s first class is free. After it, you pay for the term by PayPal and your child carries on in the group.

When groups meet (Beijing time)

Tap a time to ask for a place. I’ll place your child in the group that fits their age and level.

Ask for a place

1-on-1

  1. Tell me which days and times suit your child.
  2. I reply within 24 hours with a time.
  3. Your child’s first class is free. After it, you pay for the term by PayPal, and I send you a short report every week.

1-on-1 hours (UK time)

06:00–17:00

Ask for 1-on-1 times

Questions about payment, missed classes or refunds? Read the FAQ