Lingoda review: live online English classes, what they cost, and who they suit
Lingoda is an online language school: you book 60-minute live classes with qualified teachers, in small groups of 3 to 5 students or one-to-one, following a structured course from beginner to advanced. You pay a plan of 4, 12, 24 or 48 classes every four weeks; the more classes, the lower the price per class. There is a 7-day free trial (3 group classes or 1 private class) and a 14-day money-back guarantee (checked 15 October 2026).
By The YoFluent teamUpdated 7 min read
Lingoda at a glance (checked 15 October 2026)
- What it is
- An online language school (Lingoda GmbH, Berlin)
- Languages
- English, Business English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
- Classes
- 60-minute live classes, groups of 3–5 or private
- Plans
- 4, 12, 24 or 48 classes every 4 weeks; unused credits roll over
- Group class price (site, CHF)
- CHF 14.99 a class (4-class plan) down to CHF 6.99 (48-class plan)
- Private class price (site, CHF)
- CHF 36.49 down to CHF 14.49 a class
- Free trial
- 7 days: 3 group classes or 1 private class
- Refund
- Cancel within 14 days for a refund, minus classes taken
- Ratings
- Trustpilot 4.2 (shown on lingoda.com); App Store 4.8 from about 180 ratings
On this page
How Lingoda works
- Take a level test and choose a course (General or Business English).
- Pick a plan: how many classes every four weeks, group or private.
- Book classes at any hour; teachers and classmates change from class to class.
- Follow the curriculum by level, with self-study material between classes.
How much does Lingoda cost?
Lingoda English plans, every 4 weeks (lingoda.com, 15 October 2026, CHF)
- Group, 4 classes
- CHF 59.99 (CHF 14.99 a class)
- Group, 12 classes
- CHF 101.99 (CHF 8.49 a class)
- Group, 24 classes
- CHF 179.99 (CHF 7.49 a class)
- Group, 48 classes
- CHF 332.99 (CHF 6.99 a class)
- Private, 4 classes
- CHF 144.99 (CHF 36.49 a class)
- Private, 12 classes
- CHF 246.99 (CHF 20.49 a class)
Lingoda shows prices in your local currency, and our check showed Swiss francs, so your price in dollars, euros or pounds will differ. Prices also change with promotions. In the US App Store, 5 group classes cost $99.99 as an in-app purchase; booking on the website is usually cheaper.
What Lingoda does well
- Structure. A clear curriculum by CEFR level, like a real school.
- Classes around the clock, bookable 24/7.
- Low price per class on bigger group plans.
- Low risk to try: 7-day free trial and a 14-day refund.
Where Lingoda falls short
- Limited speaking time per person in group classes.
- Different teachers each time: less personal follow-up than one tutor.
- Plans renew every four weeks: pause or cancel if you get busy.
- Fixed one-hour classes: no short sessions.
Lingoda vs an AI speaking app like YoFluent
We make YoFluent, so read this with that in mind.
| Lingoda | YoFluent | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 60-minute live classes, groups or private | Voice calls with AI tutors, any length |
| Speaking time | Shared with up to 4 classmates | All of it is yours |
| Best for | A structured course and a teacher | Daily speaking practice and confidence |
| Feedback | Teacher in class | Scores for pronunciation, fluency, grammar and vocabulary after each call |
| Cost | Plan of 4–48 classes every 4 weeks | $14.99/month or $59.99/year (US); 3-day free trial on the yearly plan |
Lingoda alternatives
- italki and Preply: one-to-one tutors. Read our italki review and Preply review.
- YoFluent (ours): AI speaking practice with scores.
- More: the best English speaking apps.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lingoda cost?
Lingoda sells plans of 4, 12, 24 or 48 classes every four weeks. On 15 October 2026 its site (in Swiss francs) showed group classes from CHF 14.99 a class on the 4-class plan down to CHF 6.99 on the 48-class plan, and private classes from CHF 36.49 down to CHF 14.49. The site shows prices in your local currency.
Does Lingoda have a free trial?
Yes. Lingoda offers a 7-day free trial in which you can try 3 group classes or 1 private class. If you don’t cancel, the plan is charged automatically. It also has a 14-day money-back guarantee, minus classes taken.
Is Lingoda good for English?
Lingoda is good if you want a structured course with qualified teachers and small live classes. If your main goal is to speak as much as possible, add one-to-one or AI conversation practice, because group classes share the speaking time.
How many students are in a Lingoda group class?
Lingoda group classes have 3 to 5 students and last 60 minutes.
Get more speaking time
Between classes, talk with an AI tutor and get scored on pronunciation, fluency, grammar and vocabulary. Free for 3 days.
Start your free trialSources
- Lingoda pricing, Lingoda
- Lingoda: Language Learning (App Store), Apple