Lingoda
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Pros
- places like Italki or Lingoda (paid tutoring), or places like Hello Talk or Tandem (free exchange), focus on creating an environment where peopel can practice speakng (or typing) in another language
- Similar to what another commenter said, this is very different than my experience (I was learning Spanish). I was in a higher level, but teachers definitely made it interactive and never used English. Maybe one teacher read from the slid...
- I love Lingoda as an online course. I think it's similar to iTalki but more structured. I needed the structure, iTalki I'm sure makes a lot of sense for people who are organized enough to make their own syllabus but I like that Lingoda h...
- You could do online with Lingoda, you pay for class credits per month and could take as many as you could afford. The curriculum is very in-depth.
- Alternatively you can check out platforms such as Lingoda. There they do have a strict curriculum that all of the teachers follow, so it's a way to try out a consistent learning plan with multiple different teachers
Cons
- I think Lingoda has a place but if you want to speak then get a tutor. ... I’m certainly not against group classes since they are good for listening and for learning language structures but they provide minimal time to speak.
- Lingoda isn't bad, I think. It's just definitely a quality control issue that makes me long for the days of Babbel Live again. I'd pay Lingoda's prices for that structure and the ability to only take classes with my favorite instructors...
- I've tried using Lingoda for French before but I didn't find it that useful.
- I paid for both group and private classes (A2 German) because speaking is my weakest point. To say I'm underwhelmed and disappointed is an understatement. ... I like the lesson material, the Lingobites, the idea is good but these teacher...
- I don’t recommend Lingoda for advanced levels (at least at B1+), for all the reasons above: inconsistent tutor quality, rushed execution, minimal correction, generic feedback, messy scheduling, and fragile refund rules.
Sentiment
18 positive (69%) · 5 mixed (19%) · 3 negative (12%)
Trust + time weighted score: +60% · raw score 58%
What redditors said (10 of 26)
places like Italki or Lingoda (paid tutoring), or places like Hello Talk or Tandem (free exchange), focus on creating an environment where peopel can practice speakng (or typing) in another language
Similar to what another commenter said, this is very different than my experience (I was learning Spanish). I was in a higher level, but teachers definitely made it interactive and never used English. Maybe one teacher read from the slides, but generally teachers tried to get us talking/listening and gave feedback.
I love Lingoda as an online course. I think it's similar to iTalki but more structured. I needed the structure, iTalki I'm sure makes a lot of sense for people who are organized enough to make their own syllabus but I like that Lingoda has it's own set syllabus.
You could do online with Lingoda, you pay for class credits per month and could take as many as you could afford. The curriculum is very in-depth.
Alternatively you can check out platforms such as Lingoda. There they do have a strict curriculum that all of the teachers follow, so it's a way to try out a consistent learning plan with multiple different teachers
I think Lingoda has a place but if you want to speak then get a tutor. ... I’m certainly not against group classes since they are good for listening and for learning language structures but they provide minimal time to speak.
I have taken courses at my local university, have used online services such as Lingoda but have self studied and supplemented that with italki tutors.
Lingoda isn't bad, I think. It's just definitely a quality control issue that makes me long for the days of Babbel Live again. I'd pay Lingoda's prices for that structure and the ability to only take classes with my favorite instructors on a regular basis.
I am enrolled with LingoCulture and Lingoda, and they are helping a lot with my test preparation.
I've tried using Lingoda for French before but I didn't find it that useful.