![]() Lingoda started with German as the only language taught via Skype. This online language school also accommodates 2,000+ professional language instructors (mostly native speakers) and 100,000+ happy students from around the world. Lingoda’s founders recently moved the headquarters to Mitte (a Berlin borough) and scaled their staff to 200 people. In 2018, Lingoda even received LinkedIn recognition – it was listed among the top German startups. Founded by the brothers Wunderlich in 2013, the platform has become one of the most sought-after businesses. So, What Is Lingoda?ĭo you know the old adage that anything German is bound to be good? It applies to Lingoda, one of the best online language schools on the market. You can list your Lingoda certificate in a CV or use it to confirm your language competence at an educational institution or immigration office. The Lingoda certificates comply with the standard CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) requirements. If Lingoda isn’t the best place to go, it’s one of the best for sure. ![]() I don’t deny the contribution of the natural language environment in my case, but Lingoda’s C1 certificate was my trampoline to feeling confident.īottom Line: As a fluent speaker of six languages and a student of two more, I’ve tried a ridiculous number of online language schools and approaches to learning and teaching languages. Two hectic months into Lingoda's classes (a private class every second day), I got brave enough to not only order coffee but also to practice speaking German with my colleagues. While I could have taken an offline course, that would have been thrice (shut up, thrice is a word) as expensive. I specifically registered for classes offered by Austrian native speakers. Lingoda came to my rescue that very first week (and yes, Lingoda's placement test confirmed my B2.2). That's how different it sounded from the German I knew. On some days, I literally thought people were speaking Slovenian (due to the regional proximity). Had I accidentally landed in Australia instead? I felt petrified by Austrian German, with its unbelievably complex pronunciation and loads of region-specific vocabulary. You can probably imagine my bewilderment when I didn’t understand a word on the first day. Back then, I assessed my command of German as a solid B2 or upper-intermediate (mind that I’m someone who underestimates rather than overestimates her skills). ![]() I met Lingoda six years ago when I had just moved to Austria. Here’s how my relationship with Lingoda actually began: Why Trust My Lingoda Review?Īt the time of writing this review, I renewed my Lingoda subscription to run a beginner French course trial intending to refresh my somewhat stale memories of this online language school. Lingoda is one of these platforms! There. ![]() Are you ready to hear my secret? One, two, three… So, in my italki review, I confessed I settled with three online language learning platforms, but I didn’t disclose them. How about I start this Lingoda review with the fattest spoiler ever? I mean, that's what you came here for, so I’ll take a chance. ![]()
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