Eloqui vs Lingoda

Eloqui is an audio-first language-learning app built around spoken conversations with AI tutors. It runs on Android and iOS and offers English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin. The app lists 18 culturally matched tutors, with male and female voices for each language. Learners can speak freely, receive corrections during conversations, and use role-play situations such as ordering food, visiting a café, or interviewing for a job. Tutors explain grammar through conversational examples, provide pronunciation feedback, and model correct speech. Spaced repetition brings back vocabulary from conversations, especially words a learner forgets. Practice adapts to stated level and difficulties, while the app tracks streaks, vocabulary milestones, and progress. Eloqui is free to start, with the first conversation free before a subscription offer. The yearly subscription includes a 3-day free trial. Listed prices are $9.99 a month, $22.99, paid once for three months, and $69.99 a year.

Lingoda is an online language school offering live classes led by professional teachers. It provides English, Business English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish courses, with levels varying by language. Students choose private lessons or small groups of three to five learners. Lingoda describes its in-house curriculum as CEFR-recognized and combines classes with practice lessons; native-level teachers provide personalized feedback. Classes are available 24/7, and the service recommends booking seven days ahead for preferred times. Lessons use Zoom for the full 60-minute class. The mobile app supports booking and class management, practice exercises, vocabulary lists, flashcards, and progress tracking. Lingobot offers AI practice for Spanish A1–B1 and German A1. A seven-day trial includes three group classes or one private class, and subscriptions can be refunded within 14 days minus classes taken. Lingoda runs on web, iOS, and Android. Paid plans start with five private classes at €59.99 a month, billed every four weeks.