Why lingoni Loves Preply

You land in Germany and step up to passport control. It’s your first real interaction in the language—and it’s spoken. If that thought makes you a little nervous, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why practicing speaking a language is so important, whether you need it for work, studies, travel, or just for fun.

If you’re planning to work in a country where your target language is spoken, being able to express yourself clearly is a must. Job interviews and everyday workplace communication all depend on strong speaking skills.

If you’re learning a language for school, speaking matters. Most programs include oral exams, so practicing speaking is unavoidable.

The same is true when you’re learning a language for travel. You might spend months planning a long-awaited trip, only to realize you can’t get a few simple words out while ordering food, asking for directions, or exploring new places.

And if your motivation is a partner, a friend, or a family member, you probably want to hold real conversations—not just exchange messages or emails.

No matter why you’re learning a language, speaking is the skill most learners care about—and one of the best ways to improve is by taking one-on-one lessons with a qualified tutor.

Meet Preply!

Have we convinced you yet that speaking a language is important? Then now comes the part where we tell you how to do it. 🙂

Ever heard of Preply? If not, it is high time you get to know this platform. It is one of our favorite online platforms for connecting with native speakers. It’s a global site with thousands of qualified tutors who teach over 90 languages.

Lessons take place online in their virtual classroom, where the entire lesson is all about you and your language needs. Private lessons with a qualified tutor are the fastest and most effective way to improve your speaking and overall language skills, especially once you have acquired a level beyond A1.

How One Lesson Brought Jenny’s Portuguese Back

To give you a concrete example of why we value one-on-one speaking practice so much: Jenny (co-founder of lingoni) recently booked a 30-minute lesson on Preply with a Brazilian Portuguese teacher.

I hadn’t spoken Portuguese in almost ten years. I still understood a lot passively, but actively speaking felt intimidating after such a long break. I deliberately chose a teacher from Rio de Janeiro. I have friends there, love the accent, and really connect with the energy and personality associated with Carioca Portuguese.

What surprised me most was how quickly everything came back. Those 30 minutes were enough to reactivate my Portuguese. It wasn’t perfect, but I was able to have a genuinely fun and relaxed conversation. We laughed, I shared how I first came into contact with Brazil and Brazilian Portuguese, and I never felt judged or rushed. I finished the lesson feeling energized, nostalgic, and reminded of just how warm and joyful Brazilian culture is, and how much I had missed it.

That experience reflects something we see again and again with learners: the language is often already there. You just need the right environment, and the right person, to bring it back to life.

Why Preply is Our Favorite Platform for 1:1 Lessons

Preply makes it easy to find the right one-on-one tutor. You can filter teachers to match your needs:

• Teachers from a specific country, such as the US, UK, France, or Germany
• Teachers who speak multiple languages
• Teachers with professional backgrounds in areas like science, medicine, hospitality, or business
• Teachers who fit your budget
• Teachers available in your time zone

Whatever you’re looking for, Preply likely has it. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for learners who want personalized one-on-one practice and real conversation.

Another feature that makes it easier to choose your tutor is the pre-recorded videos in which teachers introduce themselves, often in several languages. These videos let you hear the teacher’s tone and accent and get a real sense of their personality before you book a lesson. Since you’ll be working with your tutor for a while, it’s important to feel comfortable with them. That’s why we really like this video feature.

You can learn with more than one tutor to practice different tones and accents, and you can switch tutors whenever you want.

Flexibility and Structure Combined

After you find the right tutor, Preply takes your learning even further. Lessons happen in virtual classrooms that make learning fun and engaging. You receive a personalized learning plan, and you can review past lessons and do daily exercises to help you remember what you’ve learned.

Need to reschedule? No problem. You can reschedule, pause, or adjust lessons to keep your learning personal and flexible.

To keep making progress, you can pick a subscription that renews every 28 days with a set number of lessons each week. This gives you a steady routine, so your learning stays on track. It’s a great mix of flexibility and structure to help you reach your goals.

Jacqueline’s Experience on Preply: A Fun and Motivating One-to-One English Lesson

Jacqueline, one of lingoni’s co-founders, is based in Germany and lived in the United States as a child. She is now focused on refreshing her English skills and improving her confidence through regular speaking practice. This is what she had to say about her first lesson on Preply:

Since I lived in the US as a child, I wanted an American teacher. It was really easy to filter teachers by country and availability in my time zone, which I love.

My teacher asked great questions that made talking feel easy. I don’t always find the right words, but her positive energy made me feel comfortable quickly. I also really liked how she ran the lesson. Even though I did most of the talking, it was clear she knew exactly what she was doing. The mix of free conversation and guidance made it really helpful and fun.

I can really recommend Preply to anyone who wants to learn or improve a language. One-to-one lessons are super helpful, especially if you want to practice speaking and build confidence. Even if you don’t take lessons all the time, every session makes a difference. Talking with a native speaker who’s also a trained teacher really helps. Overall, my experience on Preply was great, and I’d happily recommend it.

How You Can Combine lingoni and Preply for Your Language Learning Journey

Are you already a lingoni member and wondering how Preply can fit into your routine? They actually make a perfect combination.

lingoni gives you everything you need for structured learning — grammar explanations, vocabulary, exercises, videos, and practice from A1 to B2. But to truly activate what you’ve learned, you also need regular speaking practice. That’s where Preply comes in. Your tutor can help you work through lingoni lessons and answer questions that come up during self-study (which you’ll naturally be doing if you want to retain what you learn). While lingoni covers your reading, listening, and writing practice, Preply adds the speaking component so you can confidently use the language in real conversations.

The two platforms work exceptionally well together. lingoni builds your foundation, and Preply helps you use it in real life.

Because a Language Is Meant to Be Spoken

In the end, learning a language isn’t just about understanding words on a page—it’s about using them in real life. Whether you’re speaking at work, in class, while traveling, or with people you care about, confidence comes from practice. And the more opportunities you create to actually speak, the faster everything starts to click. That’s where one-on-one conversation practice can make all the difference—and where platforms like Preply come in. Why wait? Schedule your first trial lesson on Preply and start turning what you’ve learned into real conversations.