The Kadensy blog
Guides, tips, and stories on learning English with live tutors, credit-based flexibility, and the no-expiry wallet.
Addressing Meaning in English: Definition, Uses, Grammar, and Examples
“Addressing” in English usually means speaking to someone, dealing with a problem, or writing delivery details on a letter or package. It is the present participle or gerund form of the verb address....
Business English for Finance Professionals (2026 Guide)
Business English for finance professionals isn't a vocabulary list. An ex-Lazard banker on the 5 contexts that matter and how to practise each one.
Online English Tutor Jobs Without a Degree (2026 Guide)
Can you teach English online without a degree in 2026? Honest 6-platform barrier-to-entry comparison, what they really require, and how to start this week.
Cambridge English Exam Prep: 2026 Online Tutor Guide
Cambridge English exam prep guide: CAE and CPE format, scoring rubric, paired Speaking format, mock cadence, and how to vet an online tutor with Cambridge-specific experience.
English for Performance Reviews: Self-Evaluation, Feedback, Promotion, and Pay (2026)
The 4 conversation types inside a performance review, the L2 mistakes employees make in each, the actual phrases that work, and how to find a tutor who can run the mock.
English for Startup Founders: Pitching to US Investors as a Non-Native Speaker (2026)
The 5 phases of an investor pitch mapped to L2-specific failure modes, a 4-week pitch prep cadence, and how to find a tutor who understands both English and VC dynamics.
Group vs 1-on-1 English Lessons: 2026 Cost-Benefit Analysis
Group vs 1-on-1 English lessons compared: 5 learner profiles where group wins, 3 where 1-on-1 dominates. Honest cost-benefit by goal, level, and budget.
B2 to C1 English Upgrade: A 6-Month Plan for Adult Learners (2026)
The 6 differentiators between B2 and C1 English, why most B2 speakers plateau forever, a 6-month structured plan, and how to vet a tutor who can run C1-level work.
English Speaking Practice for Nurses: Healthcare Vertical Guide (2026)
English speaking practice for internationally-trained nurses: patient communication, SBAR handoff, chart documentation, and cultural sensitivity. How to vet a healthcare-aware tutor.
Daily English Conversation Classes Online: 2026 Comparison
4 ways to take daily English conversation classes online compared: drop-in (Cambly), booked 1-on-1, group cohorts (Lingoda), peer exchange. Cost, accountability, and ceiling for each.
Live English Tutor vs Duolingo: Which Actually Works (2026 Comparison)
Duolingo and live tutors solve different problems. The 4 language skills mapped against each, the honest CEFR ceiling of Duolingo, and when to switch.
English for Client Calls: A B2B Sales Conversation Guide for L2 Speakers (2026)
The 6 phases of a B2B client call mapped to common L2 difficulty patterns, situational scripts for each phase, and how to find a tutor who can run realistic mock calls.
English for Managers and Team Leaders: 2026 Skills Guide
Business English coaching for managers and team leaders: 5 high-stakes situations (1:1s, performance review, escalation, town hall, hiring) and how to vet a manager-focused coach.
Business English for Tech Professionals: 2026 Coaching Guide
Business English coaching for software engineers, data engineers, and tech leads: 4 tech-specific situations (code review, system-design interview, standup, customer demo) and how to prep.
How to Reduce a Spanish Accent in English: 2026 Coaching Guide
The phonetic fingerprint of a Spanish accent in English, what AI apps can and cannot fix, how to find a Spanish-L1-aware tutor, and a realistic 12-week reduction plan.
English Pronunciation Training for Adults: 2026 Methods Compared
5 pronunciation training methods for adults compared: AI apps, 1-on-1 tutoring, mirroring, shadowing, and immersion. Realistic outcomes, costs, and how to pick the right approach.
Online English School: 4 Models Compared in 2026
Online English schools split into 4 models in 2026: subscription, marketplace, drop-in, and credit wallet. Honest comparison of which fits which learner.
How to Reduce a French Accent in English: 2026 Coaching Guide
The phonetic fingerprint of a French accent in English, what self-study apps can and cannot fix, how to find a French-L1-aware tutor, and a realistic 12-week reduction plan.
TOEFL Speaking Practice with Native Tutors: 2026 Guide
How to practice the TOEFL iBT Speaking section: 5 practice modalities compared, the 4 task types, scoring rubric basics, and how to vet a tutor for iBT-specific coaching.
English Speaking Practice for Job Interview: 2026 Guide
How to prep English speaking practice for a job interview: 5 high-stakes situations, mock-interview cadence, finding the right coach, and what works vs what fails.
Business English for Executives: 2026 Coaching Guide
Business English for executives: the 5 high-stakes situations you must prep for, how to find the right coach, and the practice cadence that fits an exec schedule.
IELTS Speaking Practice Online with Native Tutors (2026)
Honest 5-modality comparison of IELTS speaking practice online with native tutors in 2026. Which one fits your prep stage and target band score.
Online English Teacher Salary in 2026: How Much Tutors Really Earn
An honest 2026 breakdown of online English teacher salary across Preply, italki, Cambly, and Kadensy. Real commissions, ramp time, and EUR vs USD payout math.
Online English Lessons Cost in 2026: Real Per-Hour Numbers
Online English lessons cost €5-€40 per hour in 2026. Real per-platform breakdown of Preply, italki, Cambly, EF, BBC, Tandem, and Kadensy pricing.
Preply Alternatives in 2026: 7 Platforms Compared (and When Kadensy Wins)
Looking for a Preply alternative in 2026? Compare 7 English-tutoring platforms by pricing model, format and trade-offs, and see when each one wins.
English Speaking Practice Online: 9 Ways That Work (2026)
9 ways to practice English speaking online in 2026, ranked by real speak-time per hour. Honest about which methods actually work and which look like practice but aren't.
Drop-in vs Booked English Lessons: Which Wins in 2026?
Drop-in or booked English lessons? See when each format wins, what each loses, and how a hybrid wallet covers both for ~70% of adult learners in 2026.
Teach English from Europe in 2026: Get Paid in EUR
European English tutors typically lose 3-8% to FX on every USD payout from Preply, italki, or Cambly. Kadensy pays EUR-native via Stripe Connect Express.
Building Kadensy: Why We Chose Credits Over Subscriptions
Why the Kadensy team picked a no-expiry credit wallet over monthly subscriptions for English tutoring, the tradeoffs we accepted, and what we learned.
What is Kadensy? A No-Expiry Credit Wallet for Live English Lessons
Kadensy is a credit-wallet English-tutoring marketplace. Credits never expire, prices in EUR and USD, vetted tutors, booked and drop-in lessons in HD video.
Who Kadensy Is For: 5 English-Learner Archetypes Our Credit Model Fits Best
Discover which of 5 English-learner archetypes (IELTS prep, business English, drop-in, returning learner, EU expat) fit Kadensy's flexible credit model best.