Thinking in English Patreon – Full FAQ

Patreon is a membership platform that allows creators like me to offer extra content and benefits to supporters. You subscribe to a tier, and in return you get exclusive content, community access, and other rewards.

Yes. Patreon handles all payments securely and protects your information. I never see your full payment details.

Yes. You will need to create a free account to subscribe to a tier and receive benefits.

Patreon supports many global currencies, including GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, and more. This means you don’t pay complicated exchange fees.

Yes. Patreon works on desktop and mobile, and you can also access benefits on Spotify, Discord, Descript, and my website.

1. Go to the Patreon page
2. Select your tier (English Listener, English Learner, or English Master)
3. Create a Patreon account
4. Choose monthly or annual payment
5. Complete checkout
6. You’ll receive immediate access to your benefits.

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or switch tiers at any time in your Patreon settings.

Yes. There is no contract or minimum commitment. When you cancel, you keep your benefits until the end of your billing cycle.

Patreon only charges you the difference between your old tier and the new tier.

No. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. You keep your higher-tier benefits until then.

No. You keep full benefits until the end of the month (or year if you paid annually).

You can switch from monthly to annual. You change your billing frequency in your account settings.

Patreon generally does not offer refunds unless there is a billing error.

You are charged immediately when you join, and then on the same day every month.

Yes. You can pay annually and receive a discount.

Patreon accepts:

• Credit and debit cards
• PayPal (in most regions)
• Many local payment methods depending on your country

Yes. You can update your card or PayPal in your Patreon billing settings.

Patreon will try again. If it still fails, you may temporarily lose benefits until your payment method is updated.

English Listener (£5 / month)

For learners who want extra listening content.
Includes:

• Bonus episodes
• Ad-free versions
• Discord community
• Support the podcast

English Learner (£11.50 / month)

The most popular tier for learners who want to practise speaking. Includes everything in English Listener, plus:

• Weekly Conversation Clubs (up to 24 per month)
• Monthly Film Club
• Event access

English Master (£40 / month)

For learners who want the full experience + private sessions. Includes everything in English Learner, plus:

• Monthly 1–1 conversation with Tom

Yes. There is usually a 7-day free trial to the English Learner tier on Patreon.

• Want listening + learning? → English Listener
• Want to speak regularly? → English Learner
• Want personal guidance? → English Master

Weekly small-group speaking sessions for English practice. You join a room of 3–4 learners and speak with trained English tutors.

Six sessions every week:

• Tuesday: 12:00, 18:00, 24:00 (UK)
• Thursday: 12:00, 18:00, 24:00 (UK)

No booking required. Just show up!

No. Cameras are optional (but recommended).

Sessions usually last 50–60 minutes.

Most learners are B1+ to C1. Motivated intermediate learners do very well.

Totally normal! The clubs are friendly, relaxed, and supportive.

Usually 3–4. Small enough for everyone to talk.

On Discord, in the “Conversation Club” voice rooms.

Yes. Attend as many as you want.

No problem. Join whenever your schedule allows.

It depends. Tutors are present to help you with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and natural expressions. However, they will move around the rooms. If you want consistent feedback, consider a class/course with Peter.

Exclusive podcast episodes released every Friday, available only to Patreon members.

• Patreon
• Spotify (using the Patreon integration)
• Thinking in English website
• Descript
• RSS feed

Yes. Interactive Descript transcripts and written transcripts are included for Patreon subscribers.

Yes. Extended vocabulary lists and Quizlet sets are included for every main episode and bonus episode.

Yes! Over 170 bonus episodes are available immediately.

A free platform for text, voice, and video chat. Our community uses it for conversation clubs, study groups, and discussion channels.

Yes. That’s where the sessions are hosted.

No, but if you’re new, I provide full instructions after you join Patreon.

• Join Conversation Clubs
• Chat with learners from around the world
• Ask questions
• Get English learning advice
• Join study groups
• Join Film Club

Yes. iPhone, Android, desktop, tablet, etc.

You can:

• Talk with Tom
• Practise speaking
• Get interview or IELTS help
• Work on writing
• Discuss podcast topics
• Build confidence

At least 60 minutes.

You book them directly with Tom after joining. They take place on Zoom. Tom’s schedule is relatively open and flexible.

Yes. There’s no minimum commitment. However, the spaces are limited.

Make sure your Patreon email matches your Spotify email, then reconnect the integration.

Check your Patreon settings → “Apps” → Connect Discord. Make sure your Patreon membership is active. Or message me for help.

A podcast, YouTube channel, blog, and learning platform designed for intermediate–advanced English learners who want to improve through meaningful, real-world topics.

Tom Wilkinson. The writer, host, editor, researcher, and podcaster.

The Thinking in English Patreon started in July 2022 and now has hundreds of members from around the world.

Yes. I am the only person with access to the Patreon. Patreon messages come directly to me.

Yes. Many learners have:

• Passed IELTS
• Gotten new jobs
• Moved abroad
• Increased confidence
• Made friends
• Improved fluency