English Hour

English Hour is a monthly online speaking club where English learners practice conversational English with native English speakers from various professional fields. The platform connects learners with guest speakers from tech, education, arts, and business sectors for 90-minute interactive sessions.

Operated by Green Forest, Ukraine's largest family of English schools for adults, the platform needed to provide an engaging user experience while managing dynamic content, event scheduling, and community features.

💡 Key Features

🎤 Live Events — Monthly 90-minute sessions featuring interviews and Q&A with native speakers from diverse professional backgrounds.

🌍 Global Accessibility — Online format allows participation from anywhere in the world, breaking geographical barriers.

📚 Content Management — Headless CMS integration with Contentful for easy event management and guest profiles.

👥 Community Features — Part of English Bubble ecosystem, offering additional activities like book clubs and meetups.

📱 Responsive Design — Fully responsive interface ensuring seamless experience across all devices.

🎥 Media Integration — Embedded YouTube content and testimonials from both students and guest speakers.

💬 Social Integration — Connected with Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for community engagement.

⚡ Performance Optimized — Built with Next.js for optimal loading speed and SEO.

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• React
• Next.js
• Contentful CMS
• Responsive Design
• Component-Based Architecture
• SEO Optimization
• Social Media Integration
• YouTube Embeds
• Interactive UI Components (Sliders, Accordions)