Busuu
An app that lets native speakers check your writing and speaking.
What Busuu does
Busuu is a language course app with a twist: native speakers in its community can correct your writing and speaking. It teaches 14 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese, with short step-by-step lessons. There's a free plan to try it, and Premium covers the rest.
Lessons are short units made by language experts, and they build toward real conversations. When you finish a writing or speaking exercise, you can send it to the community and native speakers send back corrections. You return the favor by checking work in your own language.
There's also a review tool for words and grammar you've saved, a study plan with reminders, and certificates you can earn. A 2026 review notes that pronunciation feedback has improved, while community corrections can be hit or miss depending on who answers.
The free plan is enough to try the beginner lessons, but most of the good stuff sits behind Premium. Busuu fits you if you want a clear course plus real human feedback without booking a tutor.
Alternatives to Busuu
Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone who wants detailed grammar drills.
Pricing
Free planThere's a free plan with limited features. Premium and Premium Plus give you everything. The US App Store lists monthly plans from $6.99 to $23.49 and yearly plans from $70 to $139.99, depending on plan and offer.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Real corrections from native speakers
- Clear, short lessons
- Free plan to try it
- Improved pronunciation feedback
Watch out for
- Most features need Premium
- Community feedback quality varies
- Interface can feel busy
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Questions people ask
Is Busuu free?
Partly. You can start beginner lessons for free, but most features need Premium.
What languages does Busuu teach?
14, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese.
How does the community feedback work?
You send your writing or speaking exercises to native speakers, who correct them. You can help others learn your language in return.