For families in the UAE Ages 3.5–15
Spoken English classes for kids in Dubai and the UAE
Little Lingos runs live online spoken English classes for children aged 3.5 to 15 across the UAE, from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Sharjah. Classes are 40 minutes, in a group of 3 to 6 children or one-on-one, and every child speaks many times in every class. Class times are set around your child's day in UAE time, group plans start at AED 319 a month including 5% VAT, and the 30-minute demo class is free for families in the UAE.
Three stages
Speaking practice at every age
Your child joins the stage that fits their age and level. The demo class confirms where to start.
Seeds · 3.5–6
Everyday words and greetings, then short sentences about daily life.
Sprouts · 7–10
Full, connected sentences; sharing opinions, giving reasons and role-playing real situations.
Blooms · 11–15
Planning and giving a talk, handling questions, and friendly debates.
Why it helps
More speaking turns than a school class
Many children in the UAE go to English-speaking schools but rarely get a turn to speak in a full class. In a group of 3 to 6, every child speaks many times in every class, through pair talk, role-play and show-and-tell.
More than one language at home
English at school, another language at home
Many children speak Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil or another language at home. Understanding English often comes before speaking it, and regular, low-pressure speaking turns close the gap. My child understands English but won't speak it
Ages 11 to 15
Public speaking and debate for teens in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
In Blooms, teens plan and give talks, argue both sides in debates and practise for school interviews and student council, live online in groups of 3 to 6.
Debate Day
Argue a side live, rebut with reasons and judge a classmate's debate.
Newsroom
Research, script and present a news segment.
Feedback after every talk
On structure, voice, pace and eye contact.
Every emirate
Join from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or any emirate
Classes are live online, so there is no drive to a centre. Children join from home on a laptop or tablet, at times set around their day in UAE time: after school, in the early evening or at the weekend. Up to 2 reschedules a month with 24 hours' notice, and class recordings for 30 days.
Class format
How spoken English classes work in the UAE
| Ages | 3.5 to 15, in three stages. The demo class confirms the right starting stage. |
|---|---|
| Class times | Arranged around your child's availability, in UAE time |
| Class length | 40 minutes, live online with an experienced trainer |
| Class size | A group of 3 to 6 children, or one-on-one |
| Classes a week | 2 or 3 for group classes; 2, 3 or 4 for one-on-one |
| Fees | Group from AED 319 a month (2 classes a week) and one-on-one from AED 639 a month, including 5% VAT. See every UAE plan |
| Parent updates | A Friday WhatsApp update, a term report and a parent-trainer call each term |
| First step | A free 30-minute demo class with a written level report the same day |
Questions parents ask
Questions parents ask
How much do spoken English classes cost in the UAE?
Group classes for 3 to 6 children start at AED 319 a month, and one-on-one classes at AED 639 a month, each for 8 classes a month. Prices include 5% VAT. Plans with more classes a week, and 6- or 12-month plans, are on the UAE page.
My child goes to an English-speaking school. Do they still need this?
School classes are large, so each child rarely gets to speak. In Little Lingos classes every child speaks many times in every class, in a group of 3 to 6.
My child understands English but won't speak it. Can you help?
Yes. Small groups and patient trainers make speaking feel safe before it feels perfect. Every try is cheered, and children build up from short answers to full sentences.
Are there public speaking classes for teens in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Blooms, for ages 11 to 15, teaches public speaking, debate and essay writing in live online groups of 3 to 6, with feedback after every talk.
What time are the classes?
Class times are arranged around your child's availability, in UAE time: after school, in the early evening or at the weekend.
Is the demo class free in the UAE?
Yes. The 30-minute demo class is free for families in the UAE, and you get a written level report the same day.
Hear your child speak up in a small group
Book a free 30-minute demo class at a time that suits your child in UAE time. Your child meets a trainer, plays a few word games, and you get a written level report the same day.
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