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Structured CEFR courses with written corrections from native speakers.
What it actually is
Covers 14 languages along an explicit CEFR path, and its best feature is the community exchange: you submit short writing or speaking exercises and real native speakers correct them, free of charge, in exchange for you correcting theirs. The free tier is limited to core lessons; Premium unlocks grammar, offline and the full path. A solid Babbel alternative if you specifically want writing practice with human feedback.
Who it suits
A beginner to upper-intermediate learner who wants a course mapped to CEFR levels and wants a human to look at what they write and say. It fits people preparing for a level-based goal, such as a work requirement or an exam, who want a visible sense of which level they are on.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want lots of listening or natural conversation practice; lessons are short and scripted, and the community corrections vary a lot in quality and speed depending on your language. The paywall also covers the review tools, so the free tier is closer to a trial than a usable course.
What it costs
Viewed from Portugal: Premium at a list price of EUR 119.88 for 12 months, shown during a sale at EUR 59.88 (EUR 4.99/month) and Premium Plus, which adds AI conversations and pronunciation practice, at EUR 71.90 for 12 months (EUR 5.99/month). A 1-month option exists; prices vary by region and sale.
Checked 29 Sept 2026 on the official pricing page. Prices change and can differ by country.
How it compares
What it covers
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Writing
- Speaking
Learners who used it
From field notes — real posts we read and linked. What they say is their account, not our finding.
- Twenty-seven apps over eight years, reviewed one by one · used it for structured lessons
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Sources
Prices and features above come from these pages, read on 29 Sept 2026. The judgements are ours.