For details on how SET works:

If you would like to volunteer, please see the "FAQ for Volunteers" section.

If you are an English learner, please see the "FAQ for English Learners" section.

Most people around the world communicate through WhatsApp. If you don’t have that on your phone or computer you can set up a Zoom meeting. Zoom meetings are free for everyone for 40 minutes, or longer if you have an account. Together you and your partner can figure out the best way to chat via video.

We know that you are all very busy; we recommend speaking a minimum of once a week for 30-60 minutes - or more if you and your partner are able to speak longer. The longer the better!

You will be paired with one partner and will continue speaking with that partner weekly. The benefit of continuing with the same partner is that it allows you to build a relationship, and learn about the other person’s culture, lifestyle, environment, etc. If you would like to switch to another partner for any reason, just email us and we will find you someone else to speak with.

There is no limit to how long you can speak together, but we require that the participants start with a minimum of 12 weeks. We are pleased that most of our partners have been speaking for years and enjoy the friendships that they have made.

No problem! Just let your partner know in advance that you will not be able to attend your session. Communication is key to a successful partnership.

Send them an email and a WhatsApp message (or however you best communicate with each other) to see what might have happened. If this occurs three (or more) times, contact us at info@speakenglishtogether.org and we will assign you to a new partner.

Yes! In fact, we encourage that and have set up private Facebook groups for both volunteers and English language learners just for that reason. Once you are enrolled in the program, you will receive information as to how to access your group.

This program is free for all participants!