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Booking Lessons

Loka makes it easy to find available time slots, choose a teacher, and book lessons in just a few steps.

How to Book a Lesson​

  1. Select a service -- From your dashboard, click Book a Lesson and choose the lesson type (e.g., General English, Business English, Exam Prep). The available services depend on what your school offers.

  2. Choose a date and time -- Browse available time slots using the date picker. Available times are shown in your local timezone.

  3. Select a teacher -- Pick from the available teachers for your chosen time slot. Each teacher's profile shows their specialties, languages spoken, and a short bio.

  4. Choose a location -- Select how you want to take the lesson:

    • Online -- via Zoom, Google Meet, or your school's preferred video platform
    • In-person -- at a physical location set by your school

  5. Confirm your booking -- Review the lesson details and click Confirm. You will receive a confirmation email with all the details, including any join links for online lessons.

Booking Rules​

Your school may have specific rules around booking. Common settings include:

  • Minimum advance booking time -- e.g., lessons must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Maximum advance booking window -- e.g., you can only book up to 2 weeks ahead.
  • Booking limits -- some plans limit the number of active bookings you can hold at once.

If a slot is unavailable, it may already be taken or fall outside your school's booking window.

Managing Your Bookings​

You can view all upcoming and past lessons from your dashboard. Each booking shows:

  • Date, time, and duration
  • Teacher name
  • Location
  • Lesson status (upcoming, completed, cancelled)

Cancelling a Booking​

To cancel a lesson, open the booking details and click Cancel. Cancellation policies vary by school, but typical rules include:

  • Free cancellation if done more than 24 hours before the lesson.
  • Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) may still count as a completed lesson or incur a fee, depending on your school's policy.
  • No-shows are generally treated the same as late cancellations.

Check with your school or educator if you are unsure about the cancellation policy.

Group Lessons​

Some schools offer group lessons where multiple learners attend the same session. When booking a group lesson:

  • The available spots will show how many seats remain.
  • You book your own seat individually -- you do not need to coordinate with other learners.
  • Group lesson materials are shared with all participants after the session.
  • Cancellation policies for group lessons may differ from one-on-one sessions.
tip

Set your timezone in Account Settings before booking to make sure all times display correctly.