Talk:Preply

Part of an edit requested by an editor with a conflict of interest has been implemented.

Hello Wikipedia! My name is Cristina. I am an employee for Preply and as such, have a conflict of interest. I read up on the rules and see that I need to make proposals here on the Talk page.

For this, I would like to suggest that a new Services section be added to help provide readers with encyclopedic details about Preply:

Services

Preply is a language learning app and online platform that combines human tutoring with artificial intelligence. It operates on a subscription model in which learners purchase lesson packages on a recurring basis.^[1]

A machine-learning algorithm matches students and tutors based on factors such as budget and schedule.^[2] The matching system uses artificial intelligence and weighs over 400 parameters.^[2][3] Tutors work as independent contractors and set their own rates and schedules.^[4]

Preply uses artificial intelligence on its platform. This includes an AI teaching assistant for after-lesson support and AI analytics for measuring student performance.^[3]

Additionally, I drafted this request based on a larger draft that I plan to propose in small chunks to editors. I will follow this method to keep the proposals manageable but if any editors want to review it as a whole, I have it linked.

Let me know if there are any questions on the above request, thanks! Cristina Preply (talk) 13:02, 9 October 2025 (UTC)

Cristina Preply (talk) 13:02, 9 October 2025 (UTC)

Partly done: I took a look at the larger draft you prepared. Using that "services" section, I copy and pasted and reworded it so that it did not read promotional or overly detailed. CNMall41 (talk) 06:05, 10 October 2025 (UTC)

Thanks, CNMall41. Since you said you looked at it, did you have any thoughts on other parts of the draft? If not, I was going to proceed with the next request, which I can also tag you in. Thanks! Cristina Preply (talk) 14:15, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

I did look and can look again if you want. Or, you can make the request. I will say that the awards and recognition section needs removed as these are industry type awards and of no relevance to readers. The services section was already implemented so that just leaves the history section correct?--CNMall41 (talk) 19:17, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

Thanks, CNMall41, I will just go ahead with the next request. Cristina Preply (talk) 15:46, 17 October 2025 (UTC)

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

Hello Wikipedia, this is Cristina, the employee for Preply. I wanted to make another request, this time for the History section.

• Add: In 2020, Preply had a surge in demand and tutor sign-ups, particularly in markets affected by COVID-19 related school closures, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.^[1]

This effect of COVID on learning has been reported on but not included here. I would like to request this be placed within the History section, after the 2019 Spanish market information so it fits in the timeline.

• Add: A year later, the platform had over 40,000 tutors teaching 50 languages and said it had hundreds of thousands of users across 180 countries. Preply had 250 employees operating out of offices in Kyiv and Barcelona.^[2]

• This shows information about operations and size of Preply. I would suggest placing this sentence immediately after the above sentence I've requested.

• Add Since 2021, Preply has hosted the Online Teaching Conference, a virtual event featuring workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The conference is open to tutors on the platform and focuses on professional development in online teaching.^[3]

This is also not reflected and could be placed after the above platform size information I requested to fit the timeline.

Tagging CNMall41 since they said they were interested. Let me know if there are any questions. Thanks! Cristina Preply (talk) 15:50, 17 October 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for disclosing your COI and for the detailed request. I reviewed your three suggested additions and the sources, and I have a proposed re-write for the first two:

• Point #1 (2020): I propose adding one sentence in the History section after the 2019 item, citing TechCrunch): “In March 2020, TechCrunch reported that Preply saw record daily hours booked and spikes in tutor registrations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain during early COVID‑19 school closures.”

• Point #2 (2021): I'd prefer reference to use this 2021 TechCrunch report rather than EU‑Startups for the 2021 scale figures, since TechCrunch is a stronger independent secondary source. I propose this: "In March 2021, TechCrunch reported that Preply had facilitated more than 10 million lessons and listed about 40,000 tutors across 190 countries."

I prefer not to cite EU‑Startups for platform size or staffing, so I would omit the “250 employees in Kyiv and Barcelona” detail unless a high‑quality independent source verifies it.

• Point #3 (Conference): The only citation provided is BridgeUniverse, which appears affiliated with a teacher-training company and reads like partner or promotional content, so it is not an independent reliable secondary source per WP:RS and WP:INDEP. I will reconsider if there is coverage in independent reliable sources such as mainstream media or unaffiliated trade press.

Let me know if you're okay with my proposed wording on the first two points. Zxm92 (talk) 19:56, 3 November 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback Zxm92 ! I agree on your assessments for points one and three. For point two, I located sourcing in the Kyiv Post to verify "250 employees" and "offices in Kyiv and Barcelona". Let me know what you think, Cristina Preply (talk) 12:54, 6 November 2025 (UTC)

Done Implemented with minor copyedits and with the cited sources. I was able to use the Business Insider article to cite the 250 employees figure and office locations. Zxm92 (talk) 18:52, 8 November 2025 (UTC)

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

I would like to request that a screenshot of the Preply homepage in low resolution be added to the infobox. Happy to answer any questions! Cristina Preply (talk) 16:02, 4 November 2025 (UTC)

Done Implemented as requested. Added File:Preply Homepage 2025.png to the infobox as a low-resolution fair-use screenshot. Firu15 (talk) 18:07, 10 November 2025 (UTC)

An impartial editor has reviewed the proposed edit(s) and asked the editor with a conflict of interest to go ahead and make the suggested changes.

Hello again, I have another request for the History section to add a few historical details:

• Add: It was influenced by Bigai’s experience studying English online with a tutor, which he thought was more flexible and cost-effective.^[1] In the summer of 2012, the founders launched Preply as an online marketplace for live, personalized language learning.^[1] The company sought to differentiate itself from traditional language learning methods by focusing on real-time interaction and individualized instruction.^[2]

• This would go to the end of the first paragraph in this section.

• Add: At the time, the company did not operate its own videoconferencing technology; instead, lessons were conducted through third-party platforms such as Skype.^[3]

• This should be placed at the end of the paragraph that begins "In its first three years".

• Add: Preply's total funding raised was $170 million, as of 2023.^[4]

• This should be placed at the end of the paragraph that starts with "Preply raised its largest single amount to date of $50 million via a funding round in July 2022."

Zxm92 tagging due to your recent interest in reviewing requests on this topic and providing helpful feedback. Thanks, Cristina Preply (talk) 17:18, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Mustbeotherwise (talk) 02:44, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

اسلام و علیکم میں ایک قرآن ٹیچر ہو۔اور بچو بہترین قرآن پاک پڑھاتا ہوں Hafiz Adeeb Ali (talk) 00:11, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

An impartial editor has reviewed the proposed edit(s) and asked the editor with a conflict of interest to go ahead and make the suggested changes.

Hello editors,

While the request above is being considered, I have another request to propose. This is for the introduction and History section.

• First, the page was recently updated to reflect that the company is headquartered in Barcelona. This is inaccurate, we are based out of the United States. For a simple, noncontroversial fact such as this our primary website should work for verifying this. My proposal is to update this in the introduction.

• Second, I suggest adding the pronunciation "(prehp-lee)" to the introduction (TechCrunch source, if needed)

• Third, I would like request the following addition to the History section, to the end of the paragraph starting with "In March 2022,":

It also provided free language lessons for approximately 1,000 displaced Ukrainians adapting to new countries.^[1] Preply reported that it relocated more than 140 employees and their families to safer locations, including western Ukraine and neighboring countries.^[2]

• Fourth, add the following to the end of the History section:

In 2025, the company launched the “Speak Ukraine” campaign, a multimedia initiative aimed at promoting Ukrainian language and culture.^[3]

Happy to answer any questions. Cristina Preply (talk) 11:35, 19 January 2026 (UTC)

Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Please make sure to cite sources as needed and do not make any edits besides the one's you've explicitly stated. Mustbeotherwise (talk) 02:46, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

@Mustbeotherwise: When I was proceeding with the go-ahead, I got a notice that one of the sources was the blacklist after I made this request for the associated content:

Preply reported that it relocated more than 140 employees and their families to safer locations, including western Ukraine and neighboring countries.^[1]

Because of this, I am providing an alternative source to support this information. The Business Insider source I am using does not verify all the information in the previous request, so I am also presenting adjusted language.

Preply reported that it offered relocation for employees in Ukraine due to 2022 invasion from Russia.^[2]

In an effort for transparency, I am seeking to renew the go-ahead for this source and language specifically. Cristina Preply (talk) 11:13, 4 February 2026 (UTC)

I should have caught that, sorry. I checked your sources, the first one might be considered a non-independent source but should still be able to be used as a primary source and Business Insider looks good to me. You're good to go ahead! - Otherwise (Talk?) 16:16, 4 February 2026 (UTC)

@Mustbeotherwise: I proceeded with this go-ahead (and the one above) with only the adjustments you approved. Cristina Preply (talk) 20:11, 5 February 2026 (UTC)