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Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
Communication Skills Classes for Kids, Built on Books They Love
1:1 with a college mentor: your child reads a real book, then says what they think, and why.
Character interview
A thoughtful idea
What is Bookstaken?
One child. One mentor. One book at a time.
Loved by Parents, Enjoyed by Kids 💛
across the world
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Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
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Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
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Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
H
Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
K
Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
A
Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
H
Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
K
Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
A
Aditi
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️
9:18 AM
H
Himani
(Nagpur)Mother of 7 years old
Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too
2:36 PM
K
Kavita
(Nagpur)Mother of 10 years old
Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄
6:47 PM
Plenty to say, but it doesn't come out?
Four signs, and what changes.
“One-word answers about their day, and their books”
They explain a whole chapter in their own words.
“Knows the answer in class but won't say it”
They give a verdict on their book, and back it up.
“Reads a lot but can't say what a story was about”
They retell it, start to finish.
“Uses the same few words every time”
New words from the books they read find their way into what they say.
Look elsewhere if your child needs to learn spoken English from the basics, needs accent or grammar coaching or is training for stage or debate competitions.
How every session builds their voice
60 minutes, 1:1, on Google Meet. They read first, then talk it through.
- Stop 1Ice-breakingBuilds: Talking easilyA riddle or a quick chat to settle in.
- Stop 2Book discussionBuilds: Explaining, in new wordsIllustrated slides on what they read, talked through together.
- Stop 3ReviewBuilds: An opinion, backed upTheir verdict on the book so far.
- Stop 4WritingBuilds: Telling a storyTheir own story, chapter by chapter.
- Stop 5ClosureBuilds: Summing upA recap to end on, and your report on WhatsApp.
Hear the difference, session by session
After every session you get a report on WhatsApp. It scores engagement, vocabulary, fluency and understanding.
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Aarav's session report
Week 8 · The Jungle Book
Speaking time
AaravRiya
52%
48%
A note from Riya
Aarav came in bursting with questions about Mowgli leaving the jungle. He argued Bagheera was the real hero, and backed it up with two moments from the book. He's reading with his head and his heart now.
Session snapshot
91%Engagement+4%
86%Vocabulary+3%
90%Understanding+5%
84%Fluency+3%
Session timeline
AaravRiya
0 min60 min
0–15 min
Jungle riddles
15–45 min
Who's the real hero?
45–60 min
A new last page
What it costs
Free
Your first session.
No card needed.
Then, the more you book, the less each costs
- 4sessions— each
- 12sessions— each
- 24sessions— each
Book as many a week as you like, and pause anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a spoken English class?
Not from the basics. It suits children who already speak English and need the confidence to explain their ideas. For learning spoken English from scratch, a spoken-English course fits better.
Q: Will it improve my child's vocabulary?
New words come from the books they read and are used in conversation, not memorised from lists.
Q: Is it public speaking?
It is one-to-one conversation, which is where most quiet children find their voice first. It isn't stage or debate training.
Q: My child is shy. Will they talk?
Sessions start with a riddle or a quick chat, and you can sit in on the first one.
Q: Is it a personality development class?
It builds the parts parents usually mean (confidence, expression, opinions) through books, not through a separate curriculum.
Q: How much do the classes cost, and is there a free trial?
Your first 60-minute, 1:1 Bookstaken session is free, with no payment details needed to book it. Paid prices depend on your family's billing country and the session pack you choose. The Pricing page shows your currency, the full pack price and the average price per session. Paid sessions have no expiry.
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See your plansLet them say what they think.
60 minutes, 1:1, with a mentor matched to your child.
