How It Works
From sign-up and free trial lessons
to full membership: how it works
Prepare the tool for your lessons
You can take lessons with VooV Meeting, WeChat, or NetChai Meeting. Please choose whichever is most convenient for you.
- * VooV Meeting and WeChat each require app installation and account registration.
- * NetChai Meeting requires no installation or account creation (just your NetChai membership).
If you use VooV MeetingInstall required
VooV Meeting (腾讯会议) is a video meeting tool provided by Tencent, and
Known as "China's Zoom," it lets you have comfortable conversations over the internet for free.
Download VooV Meeting
- You can download the VooV Meeting app for free using the button below (supports Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android).
Install VooV Meeting
- (Windows / Mac app)
Double-click the file you downloaded. If a language selection screen appears, choose "Japanese" and follow the on-screen instructions to continue. - 【iPhone・iPad／Android】
Search for "VooV Meeting" on the App Store Google Play and install it.
Register a VooV Meeting Account
- Open the app, tap "Sign Up," and create an account using your email address and the 6-digit verification code sent to that email.
- We recommend setting your display name (Name) to your NetChai username (the name you use to log in), so your tutor can easily tell who you are. You don't need to register your real name.
- Detailed steps with screenshots are provided on the page below.
How to install VooV Meeting and create an account
If you use NetChai MeetingNo install needed
- NetChai Meeting is our own video call tool that requires no app installation or account creation. With just your NetChai membership, you can take lessons directly in your PC or smartphone browser.
- For details, please see"How to Use NetChai Meeting"Please take a look.
If you use WeChatInstall required
- If you regularly use WeChat, you can also take lessons via WeChat video call. Please install the app, register an account in advance, and connect with your teacher on WeChat.
- We recommend setting your display name to your NetChai username (the name you use to log in) so your teacher can easily identify you.
Log In to NetChai
- Sign up for a free trial using the button below.
- After signing up, check your email and click the verification link to activate your account.
Book a Trial Lesson
- After logging in, go to "Lesson Booking" in the left menu, choose your tutor, and click "Book" for a time that suits you. (All times shown are Japan time.)
Take Your Trial Lesson
- When it's time for your lesson, join your tutor's meeting room using the meeting number (a 3-3-4 digit number) and the "Join VooV Meeting" button shown under the member menu "Lessons" → "Bookings & Recent History."
- It's smoother if you're already logged in to VooV Meeting and waiting beforehand. If you're asked to allow microphone or camera access when joining, select "Allow."
- If your tutor hasn't started the meeting yet, you'll see "Waiting for the host to join." Please wait a little while. If the lesson still hasn't started 1–2 minutes after the scheduled time, please contact your tutor using the message feature in "Bookings & Recent History."
- For details on how to take lessons,"How to Take Lessons via VooV Meeting"Please take a look.
- Your first two lessons are free after signing up.
Become a Member
- After your two free trial lessons, log in and purchase your preferred lesson plan under "Payment" in the student menu.
- Once support confirms your application, we will register you as a full member.
