Preply is a 1-on-1 online tutoring marketplace with a network of more than 100,000 tutors across 90+ languages, built around a recurring weekly lesson plan with one dedicated tutor.
Preply starts with a short placement test and smart matching to shortlist tutors; each profile carries an intro video, student reviews and a clear hourly rate. After a trial lesson — covered by a refund or free-replacement guarantee — you subscribe to a lesson package with that tutor in 28-day cycles, which keeps your learning consistent week after week. The Preply Classroom adds Lesson Insights, daily exercises and progress tracking between sessions, and Preply Business extends the same model to company-wide language training programs.
Between lessons, Preply keeps momentum with self-study tools: vocabulary flashcards generated from your lessons, daily bite-size exercises and course materials matched to your level. If a tutor stops being a good fit, you can switch at any time and transfer your remaining balance, which removes the risk of committing to one teacher. The companion mobile app and calendar sync make it easy to keep a weekly lesson habit alongside work or school.
Tutors set their own rates; most 50-minute lessons fall between $10 and $40, with some tutors starting lower. You pay through a 28-day subscription package (minimum four lessons per cycle) with your chosen tutor. There is no free tier.
Learners who want accountability and steady, measurable progress with the same tutor every week — for conversation, careers, relocation or exam preparation.