How it works

Teach a skill to earn credits. Use them to learn one.

Students trade knowledge instead of paying for lessons. As more people join, single exchanges grow into a network of learning, mentorship and friendship.

Teach to earn. Learn to spend.

Everyone starts with 2 credits. Each 30 minutes you teach earns one, and each 30 minutes you learn costs one. Try a few trades.

Teach

Earn 1 credit per 30 min
Your balance
2
credits

Pick a trade on either side.

Learn

Spend 1 credit per 30 min
Your ledger
  • Starting credits+2

Post what you want to learn. Someone nearby can probably teach it.

A request says what you want out of it, when you’re free and which places work. Mentors reply with a time and a place. These requests are examples.

A preview only. Nothing is posted.

Wanted · never tried it

Singing

“I've never had a lesson. I want to sing at my cousin's quinceañera without embarrassing myself.”

Sat 4pm–6pm · Park

Sam · 11th · La Jolla High

Wanted · beginner

Guitar

“I can play G, C and D badly. Want to get to a full song with a strumming pattern.”

Tue 3:30pm–5pm · School library

Leo · 11th · Bishop's School

Wanted · intermediate

AP Calculus

“Related rates and optimization are killing me. Unit test next Friday.”

Wed 4pm–6pm · Public library

Mateo · 12th · Point Loma High

Wanted · beginner

Public speaking

“Presenting my art at a gallery night and my voice shakes. Want a couple of practice runs.”

Sun 1pm–4pm · Studio

Ava · 10th · Canyon Crest Academy

Wanted · never tried it

Piano

“Total beginner. I'd like to play one simple piece by winter break.”

Thu 4pm–6pm · On campus

Noor · 10th · Francis Parker School

Wanted · beginner

Dance

“Spring musical auditions include a dance call. Help me not trip over my own feet.”

Mon 3pm–5pm · Studio

Priya · 11th · Torrey Pines High

Wanted · never tried it

Drums

“I want to learn a basic rock beat so I can jam with my friends.”

Sat 11am–3pm · Community center

Jonah · 9th · La Jolla High

Wanted · beginner

Soccer

“JV tryouts in November. I can run all day but my first touch is a disaster. Want weekly drills.”

Wed 3:30pm–5:30pm · Fields & courts

Jonah · 9th · La Jolla High

Wanted · never tried it

Soccer

“Robotics kid trying intramural soccer for fun. Teach me enough to not embarrass myself.”

Sat 10am–1pm · Fields & courts

Leo · 11th · Bishop's School

Questions people ask

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  • Yes, 100%. Credits have no cash value, and nothing on Conexus is ever bought or sold.