Preply

What Preply does

Preply is a global online language learning platform that connects students with over 100,000 experienced tutors teaching 90+ languages across 180 countries. The platform combines human tutors with AI to create personalized learning experiences, helping learners find the perfect tutor, craft a tailored learning journey, and stay motivated. Preply offers 1-on-1 lessons, corporate language training, and AI tools for practice outside the classroom. The company aims to make learning more personal, powerful, and human, with a focus on real progress and confidence building.

Products

• Preply Platform (for Learners)An online platform for learners to find and connect with language tutors for personalized 1-on-1 lessons. Includes features for tutor search, scheduling, virtual classroom, and progress tracking.
• Preply Platform (for Tutors)A platform for tutors to create profiles, manage schedules, teach lessons in the virtual classroom, track student progress, and manage payouts.
• Preply BusinessCorporate language training designed for teams and businesses, offering personalized language learning with online tutors for employees.
• Preply ClassroomA dedicated virtual learning space for conducting lessons, featuring tools like Preply Whiteboard and Preply Canvas.
• AI ToolsTools that help learners practice and progress outside the classroom, including personalized vocabulary and daily exercises.
• Lesson InsightsProvides progress tracking after each lesson and guidance on areas for improvement.
• Daily ExercisesQuick, personalized activities to build learning habits between lessons.
• Preply WhiteboardA feature within the Preply Classroom for collaborative teaching and learning.
• Preply CanvasA workspace within the Preply Classroom for focused and collaborative teaching.
• HomeworkA feature for tutors to assign and manage homework for students.
• Vocabulary extension toolA tool to help students expand their vocabulary.
• Preply's English MaterialsLearning materials for English lessons that tutors can use.
• Preply Learning plansStructured plans to support students preparing for exams like IELTS.
• Scenario practiceExtra speaking support between lessons for students.

Key capabilities

• 100,000+ experienced tutors
• 90+ languages taught
• 180+ tutor nationalities
• Personalized 1-on-1 lessons
• Virtual classroom (Preply Classroom)
• AI tools for practice outside lessons
• Flexible lesson plans and subscriptions
• Trial lessons
• Tutor intro videos and verified reviews
• Ability to switch tutors
• Lesson Insights for progress tracking
• Daily Exercises
• Preply Whiteboard
• Preply Canvas
• Homework feature
• Vocabulary extension tool
• English learning materials
• Learning plans for exam preparation (e.g., IELTS)
• Scenario practice for speaking
• Corporate language training for businesses
• Secure payment system for tutors
• Tutor profile management and visibility settings
• Calendar management for tutors
• Tutor Development resources and community
• Referral program for students and companies

Use cases

• Learning a new language
• Improving language fluency and confidence
• Preparing for language exams (e.g., IELTS)
• Practicing conversational skills
• Learning business English
• Corporate language training for employees
• Teaching languages online
• Professional development for language tutors
• Learning languages for kids and adults
• Learning specific language levels (beginner, advanced)

AI approach

Preply uses AI to enhance the learning experience by helping learners discover the perfect tutor, craft personalized learning journeys, and stay motivated. AI tools are also used for practice and progress outside the classroom, including personalized vocabulary, chat with tutors, and built-in learning tools. The company states it is building the world's best AI for language learning, powered by real tutors, and has announced new AI-powered features to support human tutors with technology.

Tech named: AI tools, AI-powered features

Industries served

• Education
• Technology
• Corporate Training

What it says sets it apart

• Combines human tutors with AI for personalized learning
• Global network of 100,000+ tutors across 180 countries
• Personalized lessons tailored to individual goals
• Proven faster progress (3x faster than typical learning timelines)
• Flexible scheduling and budget-friendly subscription options
• Guaranteed satisfaction with free tutor switching
• AI tools for practice and progress outside the classroom
• Dedicated virtual classroom with advanced teaching tools
• Strong focus on building confidence through real conversations
• Offers corporate language training solutions
• Supports a wide range of languages and learning needs (e.g., kids, business, exam prep)

Funding rounds we track

From the AI funding tracker — rounds as reported by the linked publications.