Preply is a paid French website for beginner to advanced learners (A1–C2). A huge choice of tutors at every price; pick carefully.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Preply
Preply is a tutor marketplace with thousands of French tutors listed, at prices we saw from about €2 to more than €36 for a 50-minute lesson. If the first tutor is not a match, Preply lets you try two more for free. It suits a learner who wants regular one-to-one speaking and a wide choice of prices. As with any marketplace, quality varies a lot, and the platform nudges you towards weekly subscriptions.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preply | About €2 to €36+ per 50-minute lesson | A1–C2 | Yes | A huge choice of tutors at every price; pick carefully. |
| italki | Set by each tutor; see site | A1–C2 | Yes | The cheapest way to speak French every week, if you choose the tutor well. |
| Lingoda | From €184.99 per 4 weeks (5 group classes) | A1–C1 | Yes | Real classes on a timetable; costly per minute of speaking. |
| HelloTalk | Free to use; extras: see site | A2–C2 | Yes | Free text and voice exchange with French speakers; not a course. |
| French with AmélieRuns this site | Free weekly lesson; Premium $24/mo or $240/yr | B1–C1 | Yes, with a slow version and a transcript | Real-speed dialogues by email and a private podcast. Not an app. Visit |
