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Speak a new language with confidence.

Expert tutors, structured courses, and flexible scheduling — for absolute beginners and conversational speakers wanting to go further. 7 languages. 1 platform.

Trusted by 4,200+ learners across 38 countries · 4.9★ Trustpilot · Google-certified teachers

7 languages. Expert teachers. One platform.

All our teachers are native or near-native speakers with recognised teaching qualifications and a minimum of two years' experience.

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Spanish

A1 – C2 · 10 teachers available

The world's second most spoken language, and our most popular. Whether you're headed to Spain or Latin America, this is where most students start.

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French

A1 – C2 · 8 teachers available

Official language in 29 countries. Our French teachers cover European, Canadian, and African French varieties depending on your goals.

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German

A1 – C1 · 6 teachers available

The most spoken language in the EU. Highly valued in engineering, finance, and academia — and more learnable than its reputation suggests.

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Italian

A1 – B2 · 5 teachers available

The language of opera, art, food, and fashion. Students consistently describe Italian lessons as the most enjoyable on the platform.

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Portuguese

A1 – B2 · 4 teachers available

Available in both European (Portugal) and Brazilian varieties. Growing rapidly in business importance, particularly in tech and finance.

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Japanese

Beginner – Intermediate · 4 teachers available

Three writing systems, a unique grammatical structure, and an incredibly rich cultural context. Our teachers make it structured and achievable.

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Arabic

A1 – A2 · 3 teachers available

We offer Modern Standard Arabic, suitable for formal communication, reading, and as a foundation for regional dialects. Expanding programme.

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Learning that fits your life.

No commuting to a classroom, no fixed timetable you can't keep. Just structured, effective language learning built around your schedule.

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Take a free placement test

A 15-minute online assessment tells us exactly where you are and what you need. No guesswork, no wasted early lessons, no frustration. We'll know your level before your first session.

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Get matched with a teacher

Based on your level, your goals, your learning style, and your schedule, we match you with the right teacher. You can preview their profile and short-form intro video before confirming.

Within 48 hours
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Book flexible lessons

1-on-1 sessions, small group classes (max. 6), or a mix of both. Book week-by-week for flexibility or subscribe for better value and priority scheduling. Sessions from 30 to 90 minutes.

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Track your progress

After every month you'll receive a written progress report from your teacher. After every completed CEFR level, a full language assessment. You'll always know exactly where you stand and what's next.

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Meet some of our teachers.

Elena Martínez, Spanish teacher at Lingua

Elena Martínez

Spanish (Native) · English (C2)

DELE Examiner · MA Hispanic Studies · 9 years teaching

97% positive(248)
"I'm passionate about helping students use Spanish in real conversations from day one — not just conjugating verbs on paper. My lessons are fast-paced, practical, and always grounded in how people actually speak."
Conversational SpanishBusiness SpanishDELE Exam prep
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Julien Fontaine, French and Italian teacher at Lingua

Julien Fontaine

French (Native) · Italian (B2) · English (C1)

MA Linguistics (Paris III) · DALF examiner · 11 years teaching

94% positive(189)
"My approach: the fastest path to speaking a language is enormous amounts of comprehensible input and gentle, consistent correction. I don't waste lesson time on abstract grammar — we speak, and the grammar follows."
DALF/DELF Exam prepAcademic FrenchBeginners Italian
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Yuki Tanaka, Japanese teacher at Lingua

Yuki Tanaka

Japanese (Native) · English (C1)

JLPT Certification Specialist · BA Japanese Education · 8 years teaching

98% positive(143)
"Japanese has a reputation for being impossibly difficult. It isn't — it just needs a proper system, introduced in the right order. I've helped complete beginners pass JLPT N3 in 18 months. It's entirely achievable."
JLPT N5–N2 prepReading & Writing systemsBusiness Japanese
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Structured courses, clear outcomes.

Individual 1-on-1 Tuition

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Completely personalised — your pace, your goals, your schedule, your teacher. Our most popular format for adults who want measurable results and don't want to waste a single lesson hour. Every session is tailored to you: what you did last time, what you struggled with, what you need to nail before your next trip or meeting.

All 7 languages available · Online · 1-on-1

From £35 / hour

Book weekly or subscribe for best value

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Small Group Classes (max. 6)

Great value

Learn with peers at exactly the same level. Build fluency through real conversation with other learners guided by a teacher — correcting in real-time, creating realistic dialogue, building confidence through repetition. The small group format is available for Spanish, French, and Italian at levels A1 through B2.

Spanish · French · Italian · Online · up to 6 students

From £15 / lesson

Fixed timetable — book a term at a time

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Business Language Programme

Teams welcome

Corporate language training for individuals and teams. The curriculum is built around your industry, your specific communication scenarios, your stakeholders, and your goals. Invoice-based billing, a dedicated account manager, and a full progress report for each learner at the end of every 8-week module. Certificates of completion provided.

All 7 languages available · Online · 1-on-1 or team sessions

From £55 / hour

Team discounts available · Invoice billing

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Simple pricing.

No hidden fees. No contracts unless you want one. No pressure.

Pay As You Go

From £35/ lesson

Maximum flexibility. Book a lesson when you want one and cancel anytime.

  • 1-on-1 lessons from £35 / hour
  • Group classes from £15 / lesson
  • Book anytime — no advance commitment
  • Access to all 7 languages
  • Cancel with 24 hours notice
  • Session recording available
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BEST VALUE

Monthly Subscriber

£99/ month

Consistent weekly lessons with priority teacher matching and monthly progress reports.

  • 4 × 1hr 1-on-1 sessions per month
  • Unlimited group class access
  • Priority teacher matching
  • Written progress report monthly
  • WhatsApp teacher check-in
  • Save 15% vs Pay As You Go
  • Roll over unused sessions (1 per month)
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For teams

Business

Custompricing

For organisations that need structured language training with accountability and reporting.

  • Individual and group sessions
  • Invoice billing available
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Team progress dashboard
  • Custom curriculum per learner
  • Certificate of completion
  • Discounts from 3+ learners
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4.9★ on Trustpilot.

Based on 1,240 verified reviews

"I've tried Duolingo, apps, evening classes, online courses — none of them stuck. Lingua's 1-on-1 lessons were completely different. Having a real person who adapts to me, who explains why something works, who remembers what I struggled with last week — it made everything click. I had my first proper conversation in French after three months of weekly sessions."

Marcus D.
French learner · started at A1

"Elena is an incredible Spanish teacher. Patient, structured, always comes to sessions with interesting materials that are actually relevant to my life and goals. My A2 exam is next month and I feel genuinely ready in a way I've never felt before an exam. I'm already looking forward to starting B1."

Priya S.
Spanish learner · currently A2

"We subscribed our entire sales team — 14 people — to Italian lessons before we expanded into the Italian market. The business programme was flexible, the teachers understood our industry without needing extensive briefing, and we had measurable real-world improvement in communication confidence within eight weeks. Excellent programme."

Tom B.
Operations Director · team of 14

"I've been doing weekly Japanese lessons with Yuki for six months and I've gone from complete zero knowledge to passing JLPT N4 level — which I genuinely did not think was possible in that timeframe. The structured approach she uses makes Japanese feel achievable for the first time. Exceptional teacher."

Claire F.
Japanese learner · JLPT N4 passed

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