{"id":37155,"date":"2025-01-11T15:59:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T22:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=37155"},"modified":"2025-01-13T16:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T23:00:35","slug":"preply-empowering-teachers-connecting-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/preply-empowering-teachers-connecting-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"Preply: An Innovative Platform Empowering Teachers and Connecting Learners Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since 2012, Preply<\/a> has been on a mission to make language learning more effective and accessible for everyone. The platform was founded by Ukrainian entrepreneurs Kirill Bigai, Dmytro Voloshyn, and Serge Lukyanov, who envisioned a global learning community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Preply has undergone significant transformations, including multiple investment rounds, strategic reinventions, and a pivotal milestone in 2019 when the company opened its largest office to date in Barcelona, establishing a new global hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, Preply celebrates 12 years of growth and innovation. The platform has evolved into a leading force in online tutoring, with a strong presence worldwide. With substantial funding raised over the years, Preply has continually expanded its reach and refined its technology, earning the trust of learners and tutors across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridge had the opportunity to talk with Claire Schmitt, Senior Growth Manager at Preply. She spoke about Preply\u2019s mission, principles, and fresh rebrand, which marks a bold new chapter in its journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Can you give an overview of Preply today?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preply has solidified its position as a leading platform for online learning and teaching, thanks to its global reach, wide range of subjects, thriving tutor community, and innovative AI-powered tools. With a strong international presence, Preply has become a trusted and recognized name in personalized education worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What is the meaning of Preply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It comes from “prep<\/strong>are to speak confidently.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What’s the company\u2019s mission? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We believe learning with a great tutor is life-changing. That\u2019s why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners and empower them to create personalized live language classes with AI-powered tools and content. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep learners motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n

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4. How many English teachers currently offer classes on Preply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are currently over 25,000 tutors teaching English on Preply. We’re always looking to add more high quality tutors, as we’re constantly attracting new learners to Preply and we need to keep up with the demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Preply as an English tutor to reach students across the globe and grow your online teaching portfolio while working independently.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Preply works with AI and machine-based learning a lot. What are some of its advantages?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As stated in our mission, we believe that learning with a great tutor for live lessons is life-changing. As such, we don’t think AI can ever replace tutors, but we do believe it can help them provide better learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preply leverages AI and machine-based learning to enhance the learning experience for both students and tutors, making online education more effective, personalized, and engaging. Some of the products we offer include: <\/p>\n\n\n