Overview
The booking system uses an interactive calendar powered by FullCalendar to help you reserve virtual English classes. You can book both individual and group classes based on your needs.Accessing the Booking System
Navigate to Reservas (Bookings) from your dashboard menu at/inicio/reservas.
Understanding the Calendar
Available Time Slots
Classes are available:- Days: Monday through Saturday (Wednesdays and Saturdays are primary class days)
- Hours: 17:00 - 21:00 (5 PM - 9 PM Argentina time)
- Duration: 1-hour time slots (90 minutes for group classes)
Group virtual classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays are 90-minute sessions followed by AI-generated activities to evaluate your learning.
Calendar Views
Desktop View
- Week View: Shows the entire week with all available time slots
- Navigation: Use prev/next buttons to browse different weeks
- Today Button: Quick jump back to the current week
Mobile View
- Day View: Shows a single day for easier navigation
- Aspect Ratio: Optimized at 0.8 for mobile screens
- Compact Display: Time slots are shown in a scrollable format
Calendar Legend
- Gray Background: Past dates (not clickable)
- White/Default: Available time slots
- Yellow (#F0ED90): Your scheduled/reserved classes
- Selected Slot: Highlighted when you click on an available time
Booking a Class
Select a Time Slot
Click on an available time slot in the calendar. The slot will be highlighted, and a booking form will appear below.
Choose Class Type
Select the type of class you want to book:
- Individual: One-on-one session with an instructor
- Grupal (Group): Class with 2-5 participants
Configure Group Settings (If Applicable)
If you selected a group class, choose the number of students:
- 2 students
- 3 students
- 4 students
- 5 students
Describe Your Learning Goal
Enter the topic or focus for the class in the “Objetivo de la clase” field:
- Maximum 100 characters
- Required field
- Examples: “Practice job interview conversations”, “Review past tense grammar”
This helps the instructor prepare relevant materials for your class.
Review Your Booking
Verify the booking details displayed:
- Fecha (Date): Formatted as DD/MM/YYYY
- Horario (Time): 24-hour format (HH:MM - HH:MM)
- Tipo de clase: Individual or Grupal
- Cantidad de alumnos: Number of students (for group classes)
- Precio total: Total price in Argentine pesos
Pricing Structure
Pricing is configured inconfig/pricing.json:
- Base Price: Individual class rate
- Per Student: Group class pricing based on participant count
- 2 students: Discounted rate
- 3 students: Further discount
- 4 students: Maximum group discount
- 5 students: Maximum participants allowed
Class Types and Focus Areas
Classes are organized by English level:Gramática (Inicial)
- Basic and advanced language structure
- Real English phrase breakdown
- Text composition skills
Auditivo (Intermedio)
- Listening comprehension
- Movie and conversation understanding
- Reading ability development
Conversacional (Avanzado)
- Speaking fluency
- Oral expression with common contractions
- Practical conversation practice
Payment Process
After clicking “Agendar clase”:- You’re redirected to
/inicio/pre-compra(checkout preview) - Review your booking details one final time
- Proceed to payment via Mercado Pago
- Upon successful payment:
- A Google Calendar event is automatically created
- Your class status changes from “pending” to “scheduled”
- You receive an access code to join the class
Classes remain in “pending” status until payment is confirmed. Only “approved” payments result in scheduled classes.
Viewing Your Bookings
Booked classes appear on the calendar with:- Class ID: Shortened ID displayed (e.g., #a1b2c3)
- Type: Individual or Grupal
- Participants: Number of students
- Status: Reservada (Scheduled), Completada (Completed), or Cancelada (Cancelled)
Booking Restrictions
- Cannot book classes in the past
- Cannot double-book the same time slot
- Maximum 5 participants per group class
- Minimum booking time: 1 hour in advance (recommended)
Special Scheduling Requests
If you need:- Custom time slots outside 17:00-21:00
- Special topics or advanced preparation
- Weekend availability
- WhatsApp: +11-3057-7799
- Contact Form: Available on the website
Next Steps
After booking your class:- Complete payment via Mercado Pago
- View your scheduled classes in Mis Clases Virtuales
- Access the class room 60 minutes before the start time