Advanced English is Here

Curious minds, fearless English. Explore weird, wonderful, and thought-provoking topics with learners from around the world — all in small, lively groups with original ASO™ materials.

✔ Small Groups | ✦ Fresh Topics | ✪ Global Community

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Not for Beginners
Not a Grammar Lesson

If you speak conversational English but want to connect, grow and achieve more — this is for you.

You don’t need another grammar lesson — you need a place where your English works. You know the rules; it’s time to use them in complex, authentic conversation.

Here, you’ll take part in thoughtful, challenging discussions you won’t find in everyday life. If you’re tired of textbook English and want to have real world conversations, you’re in the right place.

 

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Not Like The Others
Never Boring or Messy

We have all experienced disorganized, lazy or just plain dull language learning programs and instructors.

We’re different. We follow our own curriculum with original, high-quality materials we make ourselves.

Every conversation is organized, instructors are prepared, and expectations are clear. And you won’t be stuck talking about the weather. 

You’ll explore strange, surprising and seriously interesting topics, from a Japanese man who rents himself to do nothing with you,  to artists making portraits out of grass. If you can handle that, your English can handle anything.

 

The Place for Advanced English Speakers

Advanced Speakers Online offers highly engaging discussion groups led by native speakers designed for confident English speakers (B2–C1) who want to sharpen their fluency and critical thinking.

  • Live on Zoom. Anywhere, even your phone.
  • Fresh topic every week. 
  • Continue the conversation with our online community.
  • No lectures. Just real speaking time.
  • Small groups. Max 8, led by native speakers.
  • Original ASO™ materials. Always prepared. Always different.
  • Original ASO™ Tracker. Turn new words and phrases into active language.
  • Drop in anytime — or subscribe and save.

Let’s talk.

 

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Hi, I’m Ian Polak-Kime

I’m an American living in France, and I’ve been teaching English around the world since 2018. I hold a CELTA, a teaching certificate from Cambridge English.

After 8 years of teaching and learning languages, I created Advanced Speakers Online to offer the kind of experience I wished existed — for both students and teachers.

Not everyone can move abroad to become fluent. I want this to be the next best thing.

Talk soon!
Ian

Schedule

Note: All times are displayed in your local time zone for your convenience.

New groups are forming all the time, so if you don’t see a time that works, just let us know! We’re happy to explore adding new sessions based on demand.

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Who is this for?

Upper-intermediate to advanced speakers (B2–C1) looking for an advanced-level English program.

Is my English good enough?

Try a free discussion. Your instructor will determine if you’re ready to continue.

How big are the groups?

We focus on speaking time and quality feedback. Each discussion has 6–8 participants.

Do I need to prepare?

All materials are provided. You just need a stable internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone.

Can I try it first?

We always start with a free trial discussion. Then, join with a 14-Day Money Back Guarantee.

I have more questions!

Send an email with the contact form below — we’ll answer any question you have!

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There are over 1.5 billion English speakers worldwide.

 

Confidence in your English-speaking abilities has never been more important.

 

You’ve tried other programs. Now try the one members stay with year after year.

 

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