Lingoda

Lingoda is a Berlin-founded online language school that has become one of the world’s leading platforms for live, teacher-led language instruction. With over 100,000 students worldwide, Lingoda offers German, English, Business English, French, and Spanish courses through small-group and private online classes.

For expats in Germany — or those preparing to move there — Lingoda’s German courses offer a flexible, high-quality path to language proficiency. All classes are conducted live via video with certified, native or near-native speaking teachers. Small group classes (maximum five students) ensure personal attention, while private lessons offer entirely bespoke instruction.

Lingoda’s curriculum is structured to CEFR standards (A1–C2) and can prepare students for official language examinations including telc and Goethe-Institut certificates. A key differentiator is Lingoda’s Marathon sprint programmes, which incentivise consistent study through partial fee refunds for students who complete a set number of classes per month — creating built-in accountability.

Because all classes take place online, Lingoda is accessible regardless of where you live, making it an ideal option for expats in smaller cities and rural areas with limited access to physical language schools.