Preply Review: No Longer Recommended (May 2023)

Preply is an online platform that connects students to tutors across the globe. Catered primarily to anyone interested in learning a language, Preply is beginning to expand its expertise into other areas of education too.

In this review, we’ll take a closer look at Preply, and how you can use it as both a student and a teacher. You’ll find out exactly what it costs per hour as a student, how much tutors can get paid, how to operate the platform, and finally, a look at how it compares with one of its major competitors. 

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The Ultimate Rosetta Stone Review for 2023: How Good is it?

Rosetta Stone is STILL one of the most well-known names in the language learning industry.

Until now I resisted writing a comprehensive review, because I always found their product incredibly bad. It was expensive, boring, and not very effective.

Has it changed since then? Let's find out.

Updated November 21, 2021.


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Grammar Hero Review: Learn Tricky Grammar the Fun Way

Welcome to this Grammar Hero Review where I go in-depth of the new product, which has been developed by Olly Richards from I Will Teach You a Language.

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Clozemaster Review: Gamify your language learning!

I've been looking forward to writing this Clozemaster Review, because I tried it and thought that it was a exciting and fun way to learn languages.

So when Mike, the founder, approached me and asked if I'd be interested in publishing a review,  I knew I didn't have to think a long time to jump on the opportunity.

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Baselang Review: One of the best (if you put in the effort!)

Baselang is an online Spanish tutoring service, where you can get high-quality one-on-one tutoring classes. Is it worth your time and money? Let's find out in this Baselang Review.

In this review, we'll take a look at the types of services the platform offers, and how its “Real World” subscription differs from its “Grammarless” programme. We'll also dissect the pricing of both programs, and see if it's worth the cost. At the end of this review, you should have a good idea of whether Baselang will work for your language-learning needs.

Update January, 2024:

Prices are increasing to $179/mo on January 7th. You can lock in the lower rate of $149/mo forever by subscribing before this date.

Baselang has also upgraded their proprietary platform and curriculum:

  • Better teacher search engine, including nationality filters so that you can easily discover teachers according to your needs.
  • A dramatically improved curriculum with more detailed lessons, interactive games, and good-looking slides
  • Saved chat history: Now any chat between you and your teacher is saved directly on the platform (this stays even if you cancel the subscription and return at a later date!)

Click here to join Baselang before the price increases ($1 first week, $10 off first month, $149/mo after this.)

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Language Hacking Spanish Review: Conversation Course for Beginners

Language Hacking Spanish Review: The Language Hacking books is a new series of books produced by Benny Lewis and Teach Yourself.

In this review I take a look at Language Hacking Spanish to see how this new course stacks up with traditional language learning course books.

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