Preply

What is Preply?

Preply is a global online tutoring marketplace that matches students with over 100,000 professional tutors for live one-on-one video lessons in more than 90 languages and 120 subjects. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the United States, the platform operates on a subscription model where learners choose a weekly lesson frequency and pay on a recurring 28-day cycle. Preply enhances the human tutoring experience with integrated tools such as lesson summaries, vocabulary trainers, and progress tracking. It also offers Preply Business, a dedicated corporate language training solution for teams and organizations.

Key Features

• 1-on-1 Live Tutoring

  Personalized video lessons with vetted tutors, each tailored to the learner's goals, level, and schedule — available in 90+ languages and 120+ subjects.

• Smart Tutor Matching

  A recommendation algorithm helps learners find the right tutor based on language goals, learning style, budget, and availability, with tutor profiles, videos, and reviews to guide the choice.

• Flexible Subscription Model

  Learners choose how many lessons to take per week (1–5), billed every 28 days, with the ability to pause, cancel, or adjust the plan at any time.

• AI-Enhanced Learning Tools

  Integrated tools including post-lesson summaries, vocabulary flashcards with spaced repetition, daily practice exercises, and speaking-time tracking support progress between sessions.

• Preply Business

  A dedicated corporate training solution offering role-specific language programs, a company dashboard for HR and L&D teams to track learner progress, and flexible scheduling across time zones.

• Preply Classroom

  A GDPR-compliant virtual learning environment featuring video calls, screen sharing, a digital whiteboard, file exchange, and real-time chat — all within one integrated interface.

Use Cases

• Language Fluency for Individuals : Learners studying for travel, personal growth, or relocation can work with a dedicated tutor to build conversational confidence in any of 90+ available languages.
• Professional & Business Communication : Professionals can sharpen Business English, prepare for international meetings, or develop industry-specific vocabulary through structured one-on-one sessions.
• Corporate Language Training : HR and L&D teams can deploy Preply Business to upskill distributed employees with personalized language programs aligned to departmental roles and business goals.
• Exam & Academic Preparation : Students preparing for language certifications like IELTS or TOEFL can find specialist tutors and follow focused, exam-ready lesson plans.
• Kids & Young Learners : Parents can connect children with tutors who specialize in teaching young learners, building language foundations in a safe and engaging format.

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