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Basic Info

Cost
Subscription
Subscription
Free, Subscription
TL;DR
Preply is a tutor marketplace offering 1-on-1 lessons via a subscription model. It is designed for booking recurring lessons with a chosen tutor to build a consistent learning habit.
A comprehensive and opinionated platform for learning Japanese that integrates input and reviews. The strict path may not suit all learning styles.
Speakly focuses on teaching the 4,000 most frequently used words of a language. It uses spaced repetition and real-life scenarios to help you communicate effectively as quickly as possible.

Description

Description

Similar to other tutor marketplaces, Preply connects students with a large roster of verified tutors for one-on-one lessons. It provides a structured environment with a virtual classroom and learning materials. Preply operates primarily on a subscription model, where students purchase monthly packages of hours with a specific tutor after a trial lesson. This system encourages consistent, ongoing study and is well-suited for learners looking to build a long-term relationship with an instructor.

NativShark offers a systematic, all-in-one curriculum primarily for Japanese. The methodology is built around comprehensible input, immersion, and a built-in spaced repetition system (SRS) to ensure retention. It guides the user through a long-term, linear path designed to build a deep understanding from the ground up. Its main limitations are its focus on a single language and a rigid structure that offers little flexibility, and it prioritizes input skills heavily over early speaking practice.

Speakly’s methodology is built on teaching the 4,000 most statistically useful words of a target language. The app uses spaced repetition flashcards, listening exercises, and simulated conversations to embed these high-frequency words and phrases. By prioritizing practical vocabulary, Speakly helps beginners and intermediate learners build conversational confidence quickly. While light on deep grammar, its practical approach is highly efficient for those whose primary goal is to start speaking.

Features

Key Features
Tutor Platform, Communicative Approach, Speaking Practice, Business, Structured Course
Comprehensive, Structured Course, Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Spaced Repetition, Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition, Communicative Approach, Listening Comprehension, Bite Sized Lessons

Limitations

Known Issues
Poor Offline Mode
Small Language Selection, Limited Speaking Practice, Rigid Curriculum
Weak Grammar Explanation, Small Language Selection

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Structured Course
Spaced Repetition

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension

Interaction & Technology

Tutor Platform

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
Business
Comprehensive
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