How do I create an event? How to host an event?
All Hey Lady! Community Members are able to host their own conversation events on the platform and it's easy! Just go to the Events section, click the 'Create Event' button on the top right corner and follow the steps. You can create group or 1:1 events, public or private. You can invite your friends or host events to meet and get to know new friends! Host book circles, study groups, karaoke or film clubs - you are limited only by your imagination! Members muPopularWhere do I find my Event drafts?
You find all of your incomplete, unpublished events by going to My Events, and selecting Event Drafts from the pictured drop-down. This section is where you can finish publishing your event(s) or delete them.Few readersHow do I duplicate an event?
Instructions on how to duplicate your Hey Lady! event Duplicating events you have hosted in the past or are going to is super simple - just follow the instructions below! Go to Events. Click My events and select either I'm Hosting or I hosted - depending on where your event is located Find the event you want to edit and click the 3 dotFew readersSparking Conversations at Hey Lady!
Every conversation, every event in Hey Lady! is an opportunity to practise, learn and to grow. Some days, this happens more, some days it’s less noticeable - but every day you show up inside Hey Lady! is a step towards your English freedom. And what makes this so powerful is that every time you host or join a conversation, every time you exchange ideas, share opinions or supportFew readersI can't attend an event! How do I cancel my place?
If you realise that you can't join an event anymore, follow these steps to cancel your spot and let the host know! Go back to the event on the Events page - you can find it in the My Events section Click Need to cancel? Click **Please canceFew readersI'm unable to create events. I don't see the "Create Event" button.
Can't create events? It might be because you haven't completed all the onboarding steps in the Getting Started checklist yet! By completing this, not only will you unlock the "Create Events" feature but you'll also be able to see our full event list, join Live Coffee Tables, and start instant video calls!) Learn the Hey Lady! Way Watch 4 short videos and leaFew readersIs it necessary that I turn on my camera / video for conversations? Can I chat without it?
First and foremost, our community is about connecting with other women around the world and creating real and meaningful friendships. We strongly believe that using video is the best way to communicate with each other because it allows a stronger, personal connection and helps us to get to know and trust each other ✨ If you plan to never use your video, this community is not the right place for you. If you are nervous or shy at first, you might feel more comfortable with your video off, buFew readersHow do I edit my event?
Instructions on how to edit your Hey Lady! event Go to Events. Make sure My Events is selected. Find the event you want to edit and click the 3 dots next to it. Click Edit event. Update your event as needed. When you're happy with the changes, click Confirm & Publish. Your participants will be notified of the changes (if they have enabled notifications) but you can also tag and leave them a comment in the event ([instrucFew readersWhat does UTC mean? Do I need to convert the time shown?
UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time, a standard used to set all time zones around the world (the world is divided into roughly 24 time zones) Think of it like the "centre" of our timekeeping, with all time zones referenced in relation to how far ahead of, or far behind, UTC they are. For instance, Buenos Aires, Argentina, is in the time zone UTC minus 3 (UTC-3), meaning that it is 3 hours earlier in Buenos Aires than the reading on a UTC clock. You can check what the time zone in UTC yFew readersWhat is a featured event?
Featured events are special events hosted by the Hey Lady! teams that are highlighted because we think they're particularly valuable, popular, or important for members to join (think interviews, workshops and challenges!) Check out our Featured Events here!Few readersHow big are the class sizes? What is the maximum number of participants?
There is no limit to how many ladies can join the events run by our Coaching or Community Team but on average there are 20 participants. Speaking events like Conversation Starters, Daily Speaking Practice and Workshops are usually run using breakout rooms, where after the host has introduced the context for discussion, you'll be placed into small groups of 2 or 3 to practise speaking. Listen-only events do not use breakout rooms, they're usually webinars where you'll be watching a Coach or HostFew readers'LIVE Coffee Tables' Feature
If you're someone who is... looking for speaking partners, interested in meeting new people, wanting to practise casual conversation skills, busy and doesn't have a lot of time to practise, or forgets to schedule classes or English practice on Hey Lady! ... then our Live Coffee Tables are for you! 🤷🏻♀️ What is a Live Coffee Table? A live Coffee Table is a video call that isFew readersHow do I add Hey Lady! events to a different Google Calendar?
Only one Gmail account can be connected at a time so that you can add events to your Google Calendar. If you've already connected your Hey Lady! account to one and want to change to a different Google Calendar account, you must remove your current account first. There are 2 ways to do this: METHOD 1. Remove your calendar from Gmail Open Google Calendar. In the top right, click Settings. Few readersThere aren’t many events available when I am. What should I do?
The Hey Lady! team hosts events across all zones. If you would like to request more events at a specific time, please email the Hey Lady! Team at hello@heylady.io and share the type of event, the time of day and your timezone. We’ll do our best!Few readersAll the events are full! How can I join them?
Inside Hey Lady!, you can join as few or as many events as you like, as long as there is a seat available at one of the events, you are welcome to take it! The Hey Lady! team hosts at least 50 events every week and they all have unlimited spots. You can find events run by our team by using the filters as pictured below: Note: You can learn more about using filters toFew readersHow do I host an in-person event?
In-person events are one of our favourite things in our global community: members meeting each other in person after building friendships online 😍 So you're thinking about organising one with Hey Lady! members in your city (or a city you’re visiting) - below is your guide to planning, setting up and running it! Plan your event! Informal meet-ups that members of our community have hosted in the past include visiting an art gallery or museum, watching a movie at an outdoor cinema, havFew readersHow do I make my event stand out? (Tips and tricks!)
So you've created your event, congrats 🥳🎉 Now we need to attract ladies and get them excited to join you! Here are our tips on how to make your event stand out and present it in the best way possible.. so you can get as many eyes on it! Use emojis Put relevant emojis in the title and description (especially in the title as it's where ladies will first see your event in the main Events list! 👀) Use headings and subheadings Headings are a great way to break up large chunks of text andFew readersHow do I delete my event?
Instructions on how to delete your Hey Lady! event Go to Events. 2. Make sure My Events is selected. Find your event and click the 3 dots next to it. Click Delete. Note: You can only delete events that you created yourself. If you were invited by someone else to co-host, or someone else set up an event for you, only they can delete it (the Delete option will not be available for you) Confirm you want to delete the event and click SFew readersHow do I find and join an event?
All of our events are run on Hey Lady! Video which works from your browser (for the best experience, please use the latest version of Google Chrome. You can download and install Google Chrome here.) Before joining any event, you will need the following things: Good internet connection (preferaFew readersAre the events/conversations separated by English level?
Most of our events - which you can learn more about here - are mixed-level groups (intermediate to advanced), but our Coaches and Community Team also host separate conversation events specifically for intermediate or advanced speakers. This is to make sure that you are meeting and speaking with other women at your level. Additionally, you can look for events hosted by members in our community that are specifically for "*Few readersWhat time zone are the events in?
All of the events inside the Hey Lady! platform are shown in your local time zone. The time we use is based on the clock settings on your computer or mobile so it’s important that they're set accurately. When you see an event on our platform you will see that next to the event time there will be a time that mentions UTC. That UTC plus/minus number is **your local time zone and you don't needFew readersHow do I add events to my Google Calendar?
Instructions on how to add Hey Lady! events to your Google Calendar Find an event that you want to join. Click the 'I will attend' button and then 'I will be there!' Click Sign in with Google , you can join as little or as many events as you like, as long as there is a seat available at one of the events, you are welcome to take it! The Hey Lady! team hosts at least 50 events every week and they all have unlimited spots. Members can also hold their own events however they may be limited to a certain number of participants so if there'Few readersWhat are recurring events?
A recurring event is an event that repeats automatically at the same time on the same day (for example, a Study Pod that happens every Monday at 2pm your time!) It is perfect for regular clubs, study groups, or weekly practice sessions - you set it up once and it creates all the future dates for you. How to create a recurring event On step 2 of creating an event, at the Time Details step, you will see two options: No, just once - for a single event that does not repeat **RecurriFew readersHow do I join advanced-level events?
We encourage you to practise regularly with people with a similar level, but we also encourage you to experience what it’s like to communicate and learn from people who are further ahead and further behind in their journey. These experiences can be incredibly valuable for everyone. And that’s why, when someone is hosting an event or live table, they have the ability to set the level: Intermediate - for Intermediate speakers, relaxed pace, focus on fluency Advanced - for Advanced spFew readersI just edited my event. How do I let my participants know?
When you edit your event such as a change in date or time, your participants (those who have clicked 'I will attend') will be notified by email or notifications - depending on their notification settings. If you would like to send a group message to your participants, you can tag @participants, select participants (Tag Event Participants) and write your note in the comments section of the event. All of your participants will then be notified of your comment.  are hosting as a listener and to send them a message beforehand to let them know that you are only listening. Out of respect for members on the platform, do not attend events hosted by other members if you are only going to listen. Often there are limited spaces at these events, so please help the host to have active parFew readersWhat are the different events I can attend?
There are many different types of events that you can attend inside Hey Lady! - some are hosted by our Coaches, some by our Community Team and others by our members! We've also created this handy guide to help you decide which ones to attend, based on your own personal interests and English goals! Events hosted by ourFew readers