I want to report another member's bad behaviour.
We are so sorry to know you experienced negative behaviour in our community! If you wish to report and make a complaint about a member in our community, please go to that person's profile, click the three dots next to their profile picture, and then Report.  for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks, pod members can decide if they would like to repeatPopularHow many speaking partners or conversations can I have?
Your membership includes unlimited speaking partners and conversations ✨ Inside the platform, you have access to hundreds of ladies around the world and can participate in as many online events as you like!PopularHow can I improve if I'm talking to other learners (and not native speakers)?
We have so much to say about this! The assumption that you can only improve if you are speaking with native speakers is so far from the truth! There are lots of benefits of practising with other English learners. Some of those include: Listening to and understanding different accents helps you to build stronger listening skills and means you will be less likely to experience ‘accent-shock’ when you meet someone who speaks a different English than you are used to hearing. 70% of all EnglisPopularWho are the English Coaches?
Let us introduce to you our Coaches here at Hey Lady! - who are all looking forward to meeting and growing with you! Note: All of our Coaches are CELTA qualified and our non-native English Coaches are verified C2 Proficient English level. Emma is the founder of Hey Lady! and is known from her YouTube channel, [mmmEnglish](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRiPopularWhat is a Study Group?
A Study Group is a small group that meets regularly to practise vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or other specific skills together. Usually, one lady is in charge of picking the topic and the materials. Many of our ladies use websites to create games and flashcards to practise. Other ladies work together on the Vocabulary Workbooks and share their sentences. Study Groups are a great time to work on your accuracy and use of English.PopularHow do I join a Study Group?
Our Coaches sometimes host live events specifically to help you match with other ladies so you can create a Study Group together! (Usually, they are at the beginning of the month so keep an eye for them on the Events page) You can also find potential speaking partners to join your study group by regularly attending events such as our 15-minute Daily Speaking Practice events hosted by our Community Managers, CFew readersWhat is a Big Sister?
What is a Big Sister at Hey Lady!? Our Big Sisters are the heart and soul of our community — true superstars who have walked the same path as every new member in Hey Lady! They are long-time, passionate members who openly stand up for our community values: they’re kind, supportive, welcoming, and deeply committed to helping others grow and thrive. 🌟 Big Sisters know exactly what it’s like to feel nervous, hesitant, or unsure when starting something new. They’ve been there too — and now,Few readersThere is someone in our community who shouldn't be here.
We don’t encounter problems like this often, but if you suspect that there is someone in our community who shouldn’t be here (because of their gender, low English level, or that their reason for being here is not to improve their English) we would like to know. We are very sorry to know you experienced negative behaviour in our community! If you wish to report and make a complaint about a member in our community, please go to that person's profile, click the three dots next to their profile picFew readersI had a disagreement with someone. What should I do?
That’s a shame. We are so sorry to hear that. Disagreements are a part of life (and are to be expected occasionally). We are a diverse community, so inevitably we all come across someone whom we disagree or don't get on well with. Sometimes this may be related to cultural differences, different values or beliefs. However, rudeness will not be tolerated. If you wish to make a complaint about a member in our community, you may do so by [reporting them through the platform.](https://help.heylady.Few readersHow can I become a Big Sister?
Big Sisters are volunteers in the community who who love giving back ✨ They spend their time welcoming new members, running events and helping ladies to get settled, meet friends and host events. Learn more about Big Sisters here! To become a Big Sister, a member needs to be in the community for more than a year and be willing to regularly commit time in the community (we also provide training to support their role) Whether you’re someone whFew readersMy speaking partner doesn't speak English as well as I do.
It’s important to acknowledge that not every person you meet will be the perfect speaking partner. But don’t let it stop you! Don’t let it ruin your day! Please don’t tell her that she is not good enough (she needs your support and encouragement so that she can continue to make her own progress). But before you leave her, consider that perhaps she isn't as confident as you are, or she hasn't had as much experience speaking in English. It may be that your support is all she needs to come out ofFew readersI feel nervous and shy. What should I do?
If shyness is holding you back from joining conversations and experiencing all that Hey Lady! has to offer, there are 3 important things right from the start: You ARE in the right place! (even if you feel a bit of discomfort right now!) You are NOT alone! (there are so many women in our community who are feeling or have felt exactly how you are feeling - the nerves, the butterflies, the self-doubt - it’s more ‘normal’ than you think!) It IS possible to overcome shyness and become more cFew readers