Your first Talaera session is designed to help you and your coach get to know each other and set clear goals for your learning.
This session helps your coach understand your role, communication challenges, and the situations where you want to improve your English.
How long is the first Talaera 1:1 session?
Your first session usually lasts 45 minutes.
After that, most coaching sessions are 60 minutes long.
What happens during the first 1:1 session?
Your first session typically includes several short parts.
1. Getting to know each other
Your coach will ask about:
your role and responsibilities
your experience using English at work
situations where communication feels difficult
This helps your coach understand your professional context.
2. Identifying your goals
You and your coach will discuss the communication skills you want to improve.
For example:
speaking up in meetings
giving presentations
writing clearer emails
participating in discussions
communicating with international colleagues
Together you will identify the areas that will make the biggest impact in your work.
3. Platform walkthrough
Your coach may give you a short tour of the Talaera platform and show you:
how sessions work
where to find exercises and resources
how feedback is shared after sessions
4. A short practice activity
You may complete a short activity together. This helps your coach understand your current level and gives you a chance to start practicing right away.
5. Planning the next steps
Before the session ends, you may:
schedule your next session
receive practice suggestions or exercises
discuss what to focus on next
How to prepare
You don’t need to prepare anything in advance. However, it can help to think about:
situations where English communication feels challenging
meetings or presentations you want to prepare for
goals you would like to achieve
Bringing real examples from your work makes sessions more useful and practical.
How to join your first 1:1 session
Go to https://app.talaera.com/ and use your user email and password to log in
Find the session in Upcoming Sessions
Click on Join Now (it will be blue when the session starts)
Test your connection and join your session!
Watch this video to learn how to easily navigate the Talaera platform:
After your first session
After the session, your teacher will enter your Learning Plan in the system and you will be notified via email when it becomes available.
You can view your Learning Plan by clicking on your name in the top-right corner, and then click on Account Settings.
Make sure you book your next sessions in advance. Regular sessions and consistent practice will help you improve your communication skills faster.