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In response to the rapidly growing global demand for online language learning, Preply pairs learners in 180 countries with the best tutors to match their particular needs  

NEDERLAND - Preply, an online platform that helps learners connect with skilled language tutors from all over the world, has officially launched its services in the Netherlands. Offering one-on-one as well as group lessons in over 50 languages, Preply is driven by a machine-learning algorithm that finds the best match for each learner from a network of 32,000 experienced tutors. 

“We’re thrilled to be launching in the Netherlands,” Kirill Bigai, the platform’s CEO and co-founder, says. “Due to the country’s high level of English proficiency, the Dutch market is a natural fit for Preply and its range of services.”

A Burgeoning Global Market

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need to communicate in more than one language – in both social and professional contexts – has never been greater. This is reflected by the rapidly growing demand for online language learning. According to recent research, the global online language-learning market is expected to reach a staggering $47 billion by 2025.

Preply seeks to meet this demand by helping people learn new languages – or brush up their preexisting skills – by giving them access to its vast network of the very best language tutors based all over the world.

‘Everybody Wins’

Thanks to its strong network of 32,000 experienced tutors, Preply can help learners in 180 countries find the best tutor for their particular needs. It also lets them reduce expenses, with Preply’s online lessons typically costing less than half of what learners would pay for in-person lessons. 

Teachers, too, derive benefits from providing their services through Preply’s platform. Not only can they set their own rates and schedules; they can also connect with hundreds of thousands of learners virtually anywhere in the world.

“It’s the optimal choice for learners and tutors alike,” Bigai explains. “With Preply, everybody wins.”

International Reach

Since it was founded in 2012, Preply has grown exponentially. With its main office in Barcelona, the company currently boasts over 400 employees of 58 nationalities in 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. 

“Within the past two years, the number of people using the Preply app has quadrupled,” Bigai says. “And within the past three years, the number of monthly active users has increased tenfold.”

According to Bigai, the platform is widely used by those seeking to develop their careers, relocate abroad, or improve their conversational skills. “Our launch in the Netherlands will provide a unique opportunity by letting the country’s language teachers connect with students eager to learn and broaden their horizons.” 

For more information on Preply and its services, please visit https://preply.com/nl