What’s abc360 for children’s English? My personal experience tells you
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Recently, when looking for online English tutoring services for my child, I keep coming across many advertisements for abc360 Kids English. It is said that this institution is currently one of the best online one-on-one English education brands for children in China’s internet-based sector. I’m not sure either whether its authenticity is high or not. So, what do you think of abc360’s children’s English program? Is it reliable? So I also researched a lot of information on my own and came to the following conclusions; I’d like everyone to help analyze them for me as well. How is abc360 Children’s English? Established in 2011 with its headquarters in Hangzhou, abc360 English is one of the larger online one-on-one children’s English tutoring services in China at present ； The brand’s main target audience is teenagers aged 5–18, offering them high-quality course teaching services. What are the pricing options for the abc360 children’s English courses? The main subscription plans available are the short-term card, monthly card, and unlimited card; however, each of these cards has a specific expiration date, and they cannot be used after that date. For additional cards, the fee is charged per session ； With the monthly plan, one or two classes are scheduled each day (which makes it the most cost-effective of these three options) ； There’s no need to mention the unlimited card – basically, few parents choose to enroll their children in it. http://www.dh263.com/d/file/2020-06-28/74c22b5d279f7867f41b0c999f62640d.jpg How are the English tutors at abc360? The English tutors provided by abc360 for children mainly come from the Philippines and Southeast Asia. As those who are familiar with the Philippines know, they have a strong accent, which is not ideal for parents looking for English tutoring services for their children. No parent wants their child to speak English with an accent; it sounds awkward. Summary: Personally, I think the price of abc360 English for children and teens is really not good. Take the monthly pass as an example: if your child is unable to attend classes this month for some reason, the class hours are still counted as part of the total – even if the classes are canceled, they are still included in the number of classes completed. Such a arrangement isn’t very user-friendly. What concerns me the most is that the foreign teachers at abc360 English are not professional teachers from Europe or America. Since we plan to send our children abroad in the future, we hope that they can learn the pronunciation patterns of Europeans and Americans, as well as their way of thinking, as these skills will be very useful once they go abroad. So we might still need to look at some other online agencies; I’m sure we can find one that’s suitable for our child. Choosing a reliable English training institution among the many excellent ones available is truly difficult for most people. Below, I will analyze this issue based on my own experience in making such choices. The leading institutions in this industry include Akaso Foreign Teachers Network, TutorABC, 51Talk, New Oriental English, and others. In fact, these institutions are quite similar to each other in terms of their capabilities; the differences lie in factors such as fees, the availability of foreign teachers, the courses offered, and the teaching methods used. Among them, I particularly recommend Akaso Foreign Teachers Network. It has strong capabilities, was established quite early on, and is better organized compared to other agencies. With Tong Dawei as its spokesperson, its brand awareness has also increased. Akaso Foreign Teachers Network focuses on offering good value for money; the prices are reasonable, with each lesson costing around 20 yuan, making it suitable for those who plan to enroll in courses over a long period of time. Compared to other institutions where a single class costs around 100–200 yuan, this is truly an excellent deal. The address for a free trial class is also provided; I highly recommend that everyone go and give it a try: 【https://www.acadsoc.com.cn/vst/?id=182810】 The trial class is completely free, and there’s no need to sign up. After the class, the teacher will send you feedback on the lesson – what thoughtful service!
When choosing an English tutoring institution for their children, parents do face many concerns, such as fees, teaching staff, teaching materials, and after-sales service. I also encountered many such issues in the past and had to figure things out on my own by trying out classes at different institutions one by one, before finally finding the right one for my child – HelloKid. It is a specialized English training institution for children aged 3 to 16. I have compiled a list of the issues that people are generally concerned about, so that everyone can clearly understand the situation of this institution as well as the points parents should keep in mind when making a choice
1. Foreign teachers: I believe that when choosing a foreign teacher for children, it’s better to opt for those from Europe or the United States. We all know that English is an internationally widely used language. Indeed, people in regions such as Australia, Africa, and Southeast Asia also speak English, but the pronunciation of English in these areas isn’t as standard as that in Europe and the United States. Just like in our country, although Mandarin is widely spoken, many people don’t pronounce it correctly. Therefore, it’s better to choose foreign teachers from Europe or the United States for children. The HelloKid children’s English program I chose for my child features genuine foreign teachers from Europe and the United States, so there are no issues with pronunciation – everyone can be assured of that.
2. Fees Most agencies that hire foreign teachers from Europe and the United States charge high fees, around 10,000 to 20,000 yuan; the fees are even higher when working with teachers in person. So I think online options are relatively cheaper. Do we really have to choose the most expensive option? Not necessarily, because I think there are institutions that offer good value for money; for example, HelloKid. Their fees are around 10,000 yuan, and they may charge less during promotions, around less than 10,000 yuan. The average cost per lesson is about 70 yuan, so overall it’s quite affordable.
3. Textbooks It’s important to note that textbooks play a significant role in determining the quality of a lesson; therefore, good textbooks are essential. Among those widely used today are the **Longman textbooks and the Wonders textbooks from the United States. As for which one is better, it’s hard to say – Wonders is relatively more difficult than Longman. Students on the Chinese mainland mostly use Longman textbooks, while HelloKid uses textbooks developed in-house, which are more suitable for Chinese children.
4. After-sales service To ensure the smooth operation of their businesses, most agencies do not offer refunds; even if refunds are given, there are restrictions on them, such as within one month. In such cases, parents should consider whether the agency may not be functioning properly Or is there something you’re afraid of? If the basic rights of parents cannot be guaranteed, then that institution doesn’t have much strength either! We chose HelloKid for our children because of its service that allows for a full refund at any time; if they are not satisfied, they can get their money back. This gives us parents peace of mind, as we don’t have to worry about being unable to get a refund if our children are not satisfied after starting lessons.
Online English classes are very popular these days. The reason why online education is favored is, firstly, due to time constraints related to picking up and dropping off students, and secondly, out of concern for the children – people worry that they might get cold, hot, or overworked. The advantages of online courses are quite obvious. As representatives of offline education, I also got in touch with EF Kids English, Kidzworld English, and New Oriental to visit their facilities in person, but my impression of them wasn’t very good; the lack of transparency in their teaching methods makes parents feel uncertain.
Personally, I think when choosing an excellent children’s English training institution, one should focus on the following aspects: first, the brand. An excellent brand is a guarantee of quality for English learners. Second, price. Students need to pay attention to the textbooks and curriculum offered by the school, and then compare different options carefully before making a decision. Third, the teaching staff. Pay close attention to evaluating the teacher’s qualifications, which can be assessed through the teacher’s professional certification and trial classes. Fourth, a trial class. Take advantage of the trial classes offered by the school, listen carefully, and see if the course meets your needs.
In contrast, in one-on-one classes, there is a single role for the student, who is forced to continuously receive information. Over time, this leads to a reliance on passive learning; just like in traditional classrooms, the student is busy absorbing information rather than thinking, which hinders their ability to grasp and internalize knowledge. Over time, children tend to feel more tired, distracted, and stressed.