Pricing for students
Pay one lesson at a time — or save with a bundle.
Joining is free. No hidden charges. If your first lesson isn't right for you, we'll refund it. Prices show in US dollars.
Money back if your first lesson isn't right
Don't like your tutor? Switch any time — free
We only pay the tutor after your lesson
Cancel any plan with one click
A great way to start
First lesson
Meet a tutor, tell them your goals, and walk away with a learning plan.
$5
– $10
30 minutes, just you and the tutor on video
- Each tutor sets their own first-lesson price
- Get a full refund within 24 hours if it wasn't right
- You'll get a learning plan made for you
- Want a different tutor? Switch for free
Most flexible
One lesson at a time
Pay only when you book. No monthly subscription.
$7
– $25
Each lesson is 60 minutes — the tutor sets the price
- Pick your own tutor and your own time slot
- Need to change time? Free up to 12 hours before
- Lessons happen in your browser — no app to install
- Your notes, new words and recordings are saved automatically
Save 8%
Monthly lesson bundle
Stick with one tutor and make steady progress every week.
$88
– $328 / month
Choose 4, 8, 12 or 16 hours of lessons per month — that's 1 to 4 lessons each week
- 8% cheaper than buying one lesson at a time
- Same time(s) each week, paid for once a month
- Cancel and we'll refund the hours you haven't used yet
- No contract — stop any time
Monthly bundles — pick the one that fits your week
Each bundle is a monthly plan. We spread your lessons evenly across the four weeks of the month: a 4-hour bundle = 1 lesson a week, 8-hour = 2 lessons a week, 12-hour = 3 a week, 16-hour = 4 a week. You and your tutor agree on the exact days and times together — and you can move any lesson up to 12 hours beforehand for free.
Which option is right for you?
| First lesson | One lesson at a time | Monthly bundle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you pay (US dollars) | $5–$9 | $7–$25 / hour | 8% less per hour |
| How long it lasts | 30 minutes | 1 hour | Several 1-hour lessons |
| Refund if it doesn't go well | First lesson with any new tutor | First lesson with any new tutor | |
| Change the time for free | Up to 12 hours before | Up to 12 hours before | Up to 12 hours before |
| Refund on unused hours | Not needed | Not needed | Yes — only pay for what you used |
| Change tutor | Free | Free | Free, even mid-month |
| Best for | Trying it out | Learning at your own pace | Building a regular habit |
When does my money come out?
As soon as you book a lesson. We hold onto the money and only send it to your tutor after the lesson has finished — so you're protected if something goes wrong.
How do the monthly bundles work?
Each bundle is a monthly plan. We spread the hours evenly over 4 weeks, like this:
- 4 hours a month = 1 one-hour lesson per week
- 8 hours a month = 2 lessons per week
- 12 hours a month = 3 lessons per week
- 16 hours a month = 4 lessons per week
What if I don't get on with my tutor?
Within 24 hours of your first lesson with any new tutor, we'll either refund you in full or book you a free lesson with a different tutor. Just tell us — no awkward questions.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The price you see is the price you pay. We don't charge a booking fee, a service fee, or a card surcharge.
Can my child (aged 8–17) take lessons?
Yes. Children aged 8–17 learn on Bantu Plaza through a parent or legal guardian's account. When you sign up, choose "On behalf of a child", add your child's first name and date of birth, and tick the consent box — you remain the account holder and the contact for everything. Your child can only be booked with tutors who carry the "Kids welcome" badge (all aged 21 or over, who have specifically opted in to teaching minors). Every lesson for your child is recorded by Bantu Plaza automatically as a safeguarding measure — the recording is held for 30 days then auto-deleted; you can watch it from your dashboard or request earlier deletion at any time. See our Terms for the full child-safety rules.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Lessons run right in your browser — no Zoom, no Skype, no app. Just click "Join lesson" 5 minutes before your start time.
Are you a tutor?
Our tutor fees, when you get paid, and the earnings calculator are all on the Become a tutor page.
Ready to speak the language of your people?
Joining is free. You only pay when you book a lesson. And your first lesson is fully refundable.