Preply

Preply ( PREP-lee) is a multinational online language learning platform headquartered in the United States that combines human tutoring with artificial intelligence-powered study assistance. The company connects learners with tutors for live, one-on-one lessons, accessible via its website and mobile app, using a recommendation algorithm to match students and teachers. Tutor profiles typically include biographical information, introductory videos, and reviews from other learners, and users may contact tutors before booking. A machine-learning algorithm matches students and tutors based on factors such as budget and schedule. Tutors work as independent contractors and set their own rates and schedules. Preply also offers a corporate language training program, Preply Business. Preply was founded in 2012 by Ukrainian entrepreneurs Serge Lukianov, Kirill Bigai, and Dmytro Voloshyn. As of 2024, Preply employed nearly 700 people of over 50 nationalities, with offices in Barcelona, London, New York, and Kyiv, and users across more than 190 countries.