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Grammar Present Perfect: Experiences 10 min
Use the present perfect for life experiences (no specific time):
✓ I have visited Paris three times.
✗ I have visited Paris yesterday. (use past simple)
✏️ Your Turn
Question 2 of 5
2. She (never / try) sushi before.
Live Lesson
Present Perfect · B1

Everything you need to teach better

Stop planning. Start teaching. Every lesson comes complete with everything built in.

Grammar Present Simple: Daily routines
Rule: Use the present simple for habits and routines.
✓ She goes to school every day.
✗ She go to school every day.

Cleaner Lessons, Better Results.

Every lesson is a polished slide presentation with grammar, stories, and interactive exercises. Just open and teach.

  • Interactive slide presentations
    Share your screen and walk through each slide with your student
  • Dynamic teacher prompts
    Built-in cues and discussion starters for every lesson section
  • 6 built-in games
    Flashcards, quizzes, picture match, sentence builder, word scramble & memory pairs
  • Vocabulary translations in 20 languages
    Toggle translations in the student's native language during any lesson
Trial Assessment Results
Speaking
7.5
Grammar
6.0
Vocabulary
8.0
Listening
7.0
Reading
6.5
Writing
5.5
Recommended Level
B1

Know exactly where every student is

Run a structured first lesson to assess your student across 6 skills and get an instant CEFR level recommendation.

  • Structured trial lesson guide
    Follow a step-by-step assessment over Zoom in about 45 minutes
  • Score across 6 skills
    Speaking, grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and writing
  • Automatic CEFR level
    Instant recommendation from A1 to C2 based on assessment scores
  • One-click lesson plans
    Generate a personalised 12-lesson plan matched to their level and goal
My Students
AK
Anna K.
B1 · Business English · Lesson 8/12
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MT
Marco T.
A2 · General English · Lesson 3/12
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SL
Sofia L.
C1 · IELTS Prep · Lesson 11/12
Almost done
YW
Yuki W.
A1 · Conversation · New student
New

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Track every student's level, goals, progress, and lesson history in one place. Accessible from any device.

  • Complete student profiles
    Level, age, goals, native language, and assessment scores
  • Progress tracking
    Mark lessons complete, add notes, and track lesson-by-lesson progress
  • Secure and private
    Each teacher only sees their own students. Cloud-based, works anywhere.
  • Works on any device
    Desktop, tablet, or phone — your dashboard is always with you

Built-in teaching tools

Everything you need for engaging lessons, student practice, and smarter insights.

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Interactive Games

6 built-in games to make vocabulary and grammar practice fun and memorable for every student.

Flashcards Quizzes Memory Pairs Word Scramble
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Student Portal

Give students self-study access to games, vocabulary, and practice exercises between lessons.

No login needed Self-paced Branded
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AI Insights

Smart recommendations and progress tracking to help you focus on what each student needs most.

Progress reports Recommendations Analytics

Structured curriculum pathways

Ready-made lesson plans organised by goal. Pick a pathway and start teaching immediately.

🎯
120+ Modules

IELTS Mastery

Comprehensive preparation covering all four IELTS skills with exam-style exercises and scoring practice.

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85+ Modules

Business English

Professional communication, meetings, email writing, and presentation skills for the modern workplace.

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200+ Modules

General English

A1 to C2 coverage with grammar, vocabulary, stories, conversation practice, and games for every level.

What's inside each lesson

Every lesson is a complete guide — open it, follow the steps, and teach. No extra prep needed.

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A1 · Lesson 1
Introductions & the verb 'to be'
Story: Meet Milo! 🐶 + grammar table + True/False game + mini interview
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A1 · Lesson 5
Food & Drink
Story: Milo at the Market 🛒 + vocabulary categories + Like It or Leave It? game
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A1 · Lesson 8
Present Continuous
Story: The Busy Park 🌳 + grammar rules + picture description game on Zoom
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B1 · Lesson 2
First & Second Conditionals
Grammar guide + discussion scenarios + 'What would you do if...?' debate game
💼
B2 · Lesson 8
Business English
Meetings vocabulary + professional email writing + roleplay scenarios
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C1 · Lesson 5
Professional Presentations
Signposting language + structure guide + live presentation practice
See All 500+ Lessons

How it works

From first contact to a full learning journey in four simple steps.

1

Add your student

Enter the student's name, age, goal, and native language. They appear on your dashboard instantly.

2

Run a trial lesson

Follow the structured trial guide over Zoom. Score the student across 6 skills. Takes about 45 minutes.

3

Get their lesson plan

One click generates a personalised 12-lesson plan matched exactly to their assessed CEFR level.

4

Open and teach

Click ▶ Run on any lesson. Follow the step-by-step guide — stories, games, exercises — all ready to go.

Tutors love Derstina

Built by a tutor, for tutors.

★★★★★

"I used to spend hours preparing lessons. Now I just open Derstina, click Run, and everything is there — stories, games, grammar explanations. My young students absolutely love the Milo and Luna stories."

SB
Sarah B.
Online English Tutor, 8 years
★★★★★

"The slide presentations are a game changer. I share my screen and the lesson looks like a professional PowerPoint — grammar rules, examples, and interactive exercises. My students answer question by question and it keeps them so engaged."

MK
Marco K.
CELTA-qualified Tutor
★★★★★

"The trial lesson assessment is brilliant. It scored my new student, told me she was B1, and gave me a full 12-lesson plan in about 30 seconds. I was up and running in the same day."

RP
Rachel P.
Freelance English Teacher
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Every student invited by a tutor gets full access — no paywalls, no credit card, no time limit. When a student and tutor link accounts, both sides get tools that make progress stick.

What every student gets, free

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Speaking practice

Say words aloud — browser listens, scores pronunciation, plays native audio. Works in all 8 teaching languages.

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Conversation scenarios

Order a coffee, check into a hotel, negotiate — scripted dialogues with audio, hover-to-translate, speak your reply.

✍️

Writing with feedback

540 level-matched prompts, sentence starters, word banks, and instant grammar check via LanguageTool.

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6 vocabulary games

Flashcards, Quiz, Picture Match, Memory Pairs, Word Scramble, Sentence Builder — all at their CEFR level.

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Exam resources

Full IELTS, TOEFL, DELE, DELF, Goethe, CILS, and TORFL practice papers with Band 7+ model answers.

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Streaks, XP & progress

Daily streaks, weekly XP goals, spaced-repetition review. Gamified so habits actually stick.

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21 interface languages

Learn English in Arabic. Or Spanish in Korean. Full translation of buttons, menus, and hints — right-to-left for Arabic & Persian.

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Installable as an app

Add to any phone's home screen — works like a native app. No App Store, no downloads.

Why linked accounts work better

When a student joins their tutor's class code, both sides unlock tools that don't exist in isolation.

👩‍🏫 For the tutor
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  • ✓ See which words each student keeps missing
  • ✓ Class insights: who's on streak, who's quiet
  • ✓ Message students between lessons
  • ✓ Run structured A1–C2 curricula that auto-track
🧑‍🎓 For the student
  • ✓ Lessons matched to their exact CEFR level
  • ✓ Homework shows up on their home page
  • ✓ Written feedback from their real teacher, not a bot
  • ✓ Ask questions anytime via in-app messages
  • ✓ Curriculum view: see what's next, where they stand
  • ✓ No invoicing, no payment — tutor covers it

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  • Full A1–C2 curriculum
  • Flashcards game
  • Trial lesson & assessment
  • Share Screen for Zoom
  • 6 interactive games
  • Student portal
  • Native language translations
  • Teach 1 language
  • PDF lesson export
  • AI Insights & reports
  • Custom word lists
  • Movies, TV & songs media
Standard
$19/month
 
Up to 25 students
+ Teach 2 languages

  • Full curriculum across 7 goals
  • Teach 2 languages
  • 6 interactive games
  • Student portal (self-study)
  • Native language translations
  • Progress tracking & notes
  • PDF lesson export
  • AI Insights & recommendations
  • PDF progress reports
  • Custom word lists
  • Branded portal
  • Movies, TV & songs media
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$49/month
 
Unlimited students
+ Teach unlimited languages

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  • Teach unlimited languages
  • AI Insights & recommendations
  • PDF progress reports
  • Custom word lists
  • Branded student portal
  • Movies, TV & songs media
  • Bulk import/export (CSV)
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Priority support

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Only if you want them to. For in-lesson teaching over Zoom or any video call, you share your screen and students simply follow along — no account, no setup. For homework or self-practice between lessons, you invite each student to a free linked account (secured by Firebase Authentication) so their progress saves to their tutor.
Derstina covers all six CEFR levels from A1 (Beginner) through C2 (Mastery). Each level has its own lesson plans, vocabulary, grammar, and games tailored to that proficiency.
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. If you cancel during your 30-day free trial, you won't be charged at all.
Yes — the Free plan is free forever with no credit card required. It includes 5 students and a full A1–C2 curriculum in your teaching language. Paid plans unlock extra features like 6 interactive games, the student portal, AI insights, and the media library, and come with a 30-day free trial.
Vocabulary translations are available in 20 languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and more. Students see definitions in their native language alongside the lesson.
Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time from the billing section. Changes take effect immediately and billing is prorated.
No. Every lesson plan is ready to teach, complete with grammar explanations, vocabulary, stories, and interactive games. Just pick a student, choose a lesson, and go.

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