Busuu

Language courses with native-speaker corrections on your written and spoken work

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What is Busuu?

Busuu is a language-learning platform offering structured courses across roughly a dozen languages, owned by Chegg. Lessons combine vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking exercises, and the platform's distinguishing feature is community feedback: you submit a written or spoken answer and native speakers in the community correct it. Official courses follow CEFR levels, and a placement test drops you at the right point. Paid plans add grammar review, offline access and certificates. The correction loop separates it from purely automated rivals, though it depends on other learners being active.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • CEFR-aligned courses across roughly a dozen modern languages
  • Community corrections from native speakers on written and spoken answers
  • Placement test that starts you at an appropriate course level
  • Vocabulary trainer and grammar review units inside each lesson
  • Offline lesson downloads in the mobile apps for commuting study
  • Certificates issued on completion of courses at some levels

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Human corrections give feedback automated tools cannot
  • Structured CEFR path from beginner to intermediate levels
  • Free tier covers a usable portion of each course

Watch out for

  • Community feedback depends on other learners being active
  • Advanced and specialised content thins out at higher levels
  • Free tier limits lesson access and shows advertising

Best for & use cases

conversational practice, writing feedback, cefr-aligned study, travel languages

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FAQ

What makes Busuu different from other language apps?

The community correction feature. Instead of only matching answers automatically, you write or record something and native speakers mark it, which surfaces mistakes a scoring algorithm would miss. The trade-off is that you depend on other users responding.

How much can I do for free?

The free tier opens a slice of each course, including some vocabulary and community features, but most lessons sit behind a subscription. It is enough to test the teaching style before paying, not enough to finish a course.

Is Busuu suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Courses start from beginner level and a placement test puts you higher if you already have some grounding. Learners preparing for a specific exam should check that their target language and level are covered.