Online Language Learning

Learn any language.
With the right teacher.

Thousands of qualified teachers across 50+ countries. Browse and book directly — or use our free matching tool if you're not sure where to start.

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Maria Santos
🇧🇷 Portuguese · São Paulo
ConversationalBusinessBeginners
"I tailor every lesson to what you actually need. Real conversations, real progress."
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Languages
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Qualified teachers
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First introduction

What You Can Learn

A teacher for
every goal.

Whether you want to travel, work, or simply connect — we have teachers who specialise in exactly what you need.

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Conversational Fluency

Speak naturally and confidently in real situations.

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Business Language

Presentations, meetings, negotiations — workplace-ready.

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Travel & Culture

Get by, connect, and feel at home wherever you go.

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Exams & Qualifications

DELF, JLPT, DELE, HSK and more — structured prep.

The Process

Your first lesson
in under ten minutes.

Straightforward from start to lesson one. The free intro is there if you want it — not required.

01
Choose your language

Pick from 10+ languages and tell us your level and goals. Complete beginner, intermediate, or aiming for fluency — we have a teacher for every stage.

02
Find your teacher

Browse qualified teachers from 50+ countries. Not sure who to pick? Tell us your interests and our matching tool will suggest teachers you'll actually enjoy learning from.

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Try a free intro

Every teacher offers a free 5-minute introduction — no card, no commitment. It's there for when you want a feel for someone before booking a full lesson.

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Start learning

Book flexible 50-minute sessions around your schedule. Track your progress, build real skills, and keep coming back to a teacher you trust.

Why Read My Lips

Built around
your learning.

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Expert Teachers

Every teacher is verified for language proficiency, communication, and reliability. Real credentials, real results.

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Flexible Sessions

50-minute lessons that fit your life. Morning, evening, weekends — your schedule, your pace, your goals.

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Try Before You Commit

Every teacher offers a free 5-minute intro. Not sure about online lessons? This is your no-risk starting point.

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Smart Matching

Optional — tell us your interests and we'll suggest teachers who share them. For when you want that extra connection.

Not Sure Where to Start?

We'll help you find
the right teacher.

Choosing a teacher can feel daunting — especially if you've never done online lessons before. Our optional matching tool takes the guesswork out of it.

Tell us your interests and hobbies and we'll suggest teachers who share them. Shared interests make for more natural conversations — and better lessons.

  • Browse directly or use matching — your choice
  • Free 5-minute intro with any teacher, any time
  • No commitment until you find the right person
  • Switch teachers whenever you like, no penalties
Optional — Teacher Matching
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Maria S.
CookingTravelFootball
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Kenji A.
GamingTechMusic
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Sofia R.
FilmsArtTravel
81%

Matching is optional. You can always browse teachers directly.

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Languages

What language
calls to you?

Teachers across all major languages, with more joining every week.

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Spanish
240+ teachers
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French
180+ teachers
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Portuguese
160+ teachers
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Japanese
130+ teachers
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German
110+ teachers
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Mandarin
200+ teachers
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Italian
150+ teachers
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Korean
120+ teachers
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Arabic
90+ teachers
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Dutch
80+ teachers

Learners

Real people,
real progress.

I'd been putting off learning Spanish for years — always thought online lessons would feel weird. The free intro completely changed that. I met three teachers before finding the one, and now I haven't missed a week in six months.
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Emma R.
Learning Spanish · UK
The quality of teachers here is genuinely impressive. My teacher has a linguistics degree and actually structures the lessons around my job in finance. I'm having real business conversations in French after four months.
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James T.
Learning French · Australia
I was nervous about committing to online lessons so I used the free intro for three teachers first. By the third one I knew — booked a monthly plan the same day. Now I look forward to Tuesdays.
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Aiko M.
Learning English · Japan

Pricing

Simple, honest
pricing.

Start with a free intro. Pay for lessons when you're ready.

Intro
Free

Try any teacher with zero commitment.

  • Free 5-min intro with any teacher
  • Browse all 1,200+ teachers
  • No credit card needed
  • Use as many times as you like
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Per Session
$18per session

Book lessons as you go — no subscription.

  • Full 50-minute lessons
  • Any language, any teacher
  • Rebook favourites instantly
  • Session recap notes
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Monthly
$49per month

Four sessions a month at a better rate.

  • 4 sessions per month
  • Priority teacher access
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Cancel any time
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For Teachers

Share your language.
Build your income.

Join thousands of teachers who earn flexibly — teaching students who are genuinely motivated to learn. Set your own rate, keep 85% of every session.

  • Set your own rate and schedule
  • Students matched to your teaching style
  • Keep up to 85% of every session fee
  • Free to join — no upfront cost
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You keep the majority
£0
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FAQ

Questions?
We thought so.

Not at all. Whether you've never spoken a word of the language or you're picking it back up after years away, there are teachers who specialise in every level. Just tell us where you are and we'll show you the right options.

It's there for anyone who isn't sure about online lessons or doesn't know which teacher to pick. It's a no-commitment video call — just a quick chat to see if the teaching style feels right. No card needed, and you can try as many teachers as you like.

Most platforms show you a grid of teachers and expect you to figure it out. We help you find the right teacher — through browsing, smart matching based on your interests, and free intro sessions. The goal is that your first paid lesson already feels comfortable.

Every teacher is a verified native or near-native speaker. Many hold formal teaching qualifications — CELTA, TEFL, linguistics degrees. All are checked for communication quality and reliability before joining the platform.

The matching tool is optional — it's for people who aren't sure who to pick. You tell us your hobbies and interests, and we suggest teachers who share them. Shared interests tend to make for more natural conversations and better lessons. But you can always just browse instead.

You can switch whenever you like — no awkward conversations, no penalties. Try a new teacher's free intro and book from there. Some learners settle on one teacher quickly; others prefer variety. Both approaches work fine on Read My Lips.

Your next language
starts today.

Thousands of qualified teachers. Free to start. No commitment until you're ready.