Welcome to the Lingoda Press Centre
Here you will find the latest news, updates and press releases from the acclaimed online language school
This is Lingoda
Our mission is to build bridges around the world through language learning.
By speaking someone’s language you learn about them, their culture and their ideas. Breaking down the language barrier bridges cultural differences, fosters a world of inclusion and is a first step in helping to address humanity’s challenges. For us, language knows no boundaries.
Since its founding in 2013, over 100,000 students from nearly 200 countries have chosen to learn a language with Lingoda, benefitting from our live and online small group and private classes, available 24/7. With our platform, students have everything they need to achieve their learning goals and transform their lives.
Lingoda is based in Berlin, Germany and is led by an international team of almost 200 language enthusiasts from more than 30 countries.
Press releases
17 May,2023
Lingoda Launches Summer Sprint Campaign to Help Language Learners Achieve Their Goals
With the Summer Sprint campaign, Lingoda aims to encourage learners to dedicate themselves to their language learning goals during the summer, when they may have more free time and fewer distractions. With the Sprint being an intensive two-month language course unique to Lingoda, it is designed to achieve student’s language learning goals faster and to build a consistent learning habit.
3 May,2023
Survey: More than half of Americans struggle with confidence when speaking a second language, unless alcohol is involved
With Cinco de Mayo celebrations just around the corner, Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study alcohol’s effect on language confidence. In a nationally representative poll of 2,000 US adults, more than half (58%) of participants responded they struggle with confidence when trying to speak another language. Even more (60%) reported feeling more confident speaking another language after having a few alcoholic drinks.
29 March,2023
Easter starts early with Lingoda’s special offer on its online language lessons
From March 17 to April 19, students that are new to the online language learning platform will be eligible for a 20% discount on its monthly subscription options. With the discount code BLOOM20, anyone who purchases the options of either 12, 20 or 40 language lessons per month will receive 20% off on the first month of their monthly order.
10 February,2023
Speaking another language can improve your romantic prospects, study reveals
In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the US, 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.
4 January,2023
Lingoda Celebrates 2023 As the Year Of Language Wins
Lingoda has launched a new brand campaign all about celebrating language wins. In a nutshell, a language win can be defined as any success – small or large – that a person experiences in their language learning journey.
9 December,2022
Still Looking For A Unique Christmas Gift?
For anyone still looking for a Christmas gift for loved ones, language lessons are sure to be a unique gift idea for anyone who is looking to spend some time abroad in 2023 or simply wants to brush up on their foreign language skills.
18 November,2022
Lingoda partners with popular influencers AT Frenchies
With Alex and Tom, both from France and currently based in the US, focusing on teaching their 550k online followers about French culture and language in a humorous way, the partnership with Lingoda will be based on common language misunderstandings, in particular between the French and English language.
27 October,2022
Learn a Language Online with Lingoda to Celebrate International Internet Day
Online learning has become much more popular in the last decade, which was only accelerated by the Covid pandemic. In fact, since the year 2000, there has been a 900% increase in the e-learning industry. And even before the pandemic, the online education market was estimated to grow to $350 Billion by 2025.
23 September,2022
Lingoda Partners with Miami Artist Alexander Mijares
Inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the collaborative mural in Miami celebrates the richness of Hispanic cultures and languages.
16 September,2022
Lingoda Announces Appointment of New CEO
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, today announced that Dominic Rowell has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Effective September 6, Rowell will work closely with Lingoda’s executive leadership team, the board and investors to realize Lingoda’s full potential and to support the growth of the Berlin-based online language school.
18 August,2022
Still Nervous to Travel? Take A Virtual Trip Around the World With Lingoda
While three-quarters of Americans (75%) now say they feel comfortable traveling, domestic travel still remains a top choice for Americans as 59% of U.S. survey respondents are planning domestic-only trips for 2022.
22 July,2022
Lingoda’s Online Language Courses Are This Summer’s Must-Have Travel Item
With Lingoda’s online language classes available 24/7 in Spanish, French, German, English and Business English, the popular online language school can get travelers up to speed in their travel destination’s language before, or even during, their trips to ensure that they get the best out of their travel experience in 2022.
24 June,2022
Lingoda partners with polyglot and Netflix host Jo Franco
The Netflix show host travels to Berlin in partnership with Lingoda to put her new German language skills to the test. The partnership between Lingoda and Franco will last from June 20 until July 5. Within this time frame, she will take group and individual classes to crush her German language learning goals.
2 June,2022
Lingoda publishes new report on inclusive language learning
The Lingoda study found that people’s awareness of gender-inclusive language and how much importance they place on it can vary by gender, country and situational context. The following highlights some of the most interesting findings from the report.
12 May,2022
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel
Choosing from four languages – Spanish, French, German, English and Business English – language learners can join the Lingoda Sprint™ or Super Sprint challenge, dramatically improve language speaking confidence in just two months and even have the chance of winning up to 100% cashback.
20 April,2022
Spanish remains the most popular language to learn in the US, Lingoda research shows
Lingoda, the popular online language school offering live and online group and private classes available 24/7 with the support of 1,500 qualified, native-speaking teachers, recently found that more than one-third of U.S.-based learners are taking Spanish-language classes. As of 2022, Spanish is the most popular language to learn.
20 April,2022
Lingoda offers free German classes for refugees
With thousands of people fleeing the war in Ukraine and arriving in Germany or German-speaking countries, Lingoda is offering free German classes to help those in need. As a top online language school, Lingoda knows how vital language learning is to refugees to be able to integrate faster into a new society and to establish oneself in a new country, culture and life.
16 March,2022
Lingoda reports 65% increase in French learners since 2020
Learning French as a foreign language is still immensely popular around the world. Lingoda, the popular online language school, has observed an increase of 65% in French students on its platform since October 2020.
8 February,2022
Learning Love Languages this Valentine’s Day
The campaign will partner Lingoda with popular NYC-based matchmaker, Maria Avgitidis, the founder of Agape Match and host of the Ask a Matchmaker podcast. Maria is also known as Matchmaker Maria on social media @matchmakermaria.
27 January,2022
The Myth of Language Learning as an Adult
One of the reasons children learn languages so well is the incredible amount of time they are exposed to the language. In a sense, children are full time immersionists; they are in contact with their “target” language at all times and they have virtually unlimited chances to practice and speak it.
7 December,2021
Lingoda Partners with Fest Virtual Cooking to Offer Free Language and Cooking Classes for the Holidays
The companies are partnering to provide individuals with the opportunity to become more in touch with another country, and are offering one month of language classes— 4 free group classes— after completing a cooking class.
8 September,2021
Lingoda announces global initiative to honor teachers as they head back to school
Lingoda is inviting students from all over the world to create a post on social media about how a teacher changed their lives using the hashtag #LingodaThankATeacher. The post will serve as a nomination for the teacher and for the student themselves.
7 June,2021
Lingoda announces initiative to aid the U.S.-Mexico border humanitarian crisis
Nearly 19,000 unaccompanied migrant children crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in March 2021 alone. To help foster families break down language barriers with the migrant children they host, Lingoda is offering free Spanish lessons to foster parents.
15 April,2021
Lingoda announces $68 million growth equity investment from Summit Partners
The new funding will support Lingoda’s expansion in new markets; further enhance the company’s live classroom experiences, and accelerate the company’s already robust growth. Including this latest round of funding, Lingoda has raised more than $83 million (€70 million) since 2013.
26 February,2021
Lingoda awards scholarships to young professionals affected by the pandemic
Lingoda has selected five lucky winners whose life-changing goals can be achieved through language learning. All winners have lost their main income due to the pandemic and will now be able to improve their language skills to ultimately increase their chances of gaining new employment.
26 January,2021
Lingoda celebrates language learning as a life-changing experience with My Lingoda. My Success.
Lingoda asked its students to share the reasons why they chose to learn a language and the impact language skills have on their lives. Students submitted videos to share their success stories and how they were able to reach their goals with the help of Lingoda.
18 November,2020
Speech waves to fluency: Lingoda launches a new brand identity
Today, Lingoda launches a new look, to create a bold, modern, and authentic brand in the language learning space. The idea is simple but effective: Lingoda’s new brand identity is highlighting the journey of learning a foreign language.
24 September,2020
Lingoda announces the Lingoda Team Challenge: the future of online language learning
With this initiative, Lingoda goes against the grain of isolation dynamics by offering a program that combines collaborative teamwork, a sense of belonging and enjoyment to stimulate virtuous learning habits, motivation and perseverance.
9 July,2020
Lingoda and Cambridge Assessment English join forces to revolutionise language assessments
Students can now take the Linguaskill from Cambridge test online with Lingoda, with results available within three working days, accepted by numerous employers, educational institutions and governmental bodies worldwide.
2 April,2020
Lingoda supports offline schools worldwide during current crisis
Over 2000 fully digital lessons in English, German, French and Spanish are now accessible for free. Ranging from A1 to C1 CEFR levels, the curriculum covers a range of skills – grammar, speaking, reading, exercises – and topics of interest.
17 May,2023
Lingoda Launches Summer Sprint Campaign to Help Language Learners Achieve Their Goals
With the Summer Sprint campaign, Lingoda aims to encourage learners to dedicate themselves to their language learning goals during the summer, when they may have more free time and fewer distractions. With the Sprint being an intensive two-month language course unique to Lingoda, it is designed to achieve student’s language learning goals faster and to build a consistent learning habit.
3 May,2023
Survey: More than half of Americans struggle with confidence when speaking a second language, unless alcohol is involved
With Cinco de Mayo celebrations just around the corner, Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study alcohol’s effect on language confidence. In a nationally representative poll of 2,000 US adults, more than half (58%) of participants responded they struggle with confidence when trying to speak another language. Even more (60%) reported feeling more confident speaking another language after having a few alcoholic drinks.
29 March,2023
Easter starts early with Lingoda’s special offer on its online language lessons
From March 17 to April 19, students that are new to the online language learning platform will be eligible for a 20% discount on its monthly subscription options. With the discount code BLOOM20, anyone who purchases the options of either 12, 20 or 40 language lessons per month will receive 20% off on the first month of their monthly order.
10 February,2023
Speaking another language can improve your romantic prospects, study reveals
In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the US, 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.
4 January,2023
Lingoda Celebrates 2023 As the Year Of Language Wins
Lingoda has launched a new brand campaign all about celebrating language wins. In a nutshell, a language win can be defined as any success – small or large – that a person experiences in their language learning journey.
9 December,2022
Still Looking For A Unique Christmas Gift?
For anyone still looking for a Christmas gift for loved ones, language lessons are sure to be a unique gift idea for anyone who is looking to spend some time abroad in 2023 or simply wants to brush up on their foreign language skills.
18 November,2022
Lingoda partners with popular influencers AT Frenchies
With Alex and Tom, both from France and currently based in the US, focusing on teaching their 550k online followers about French culture and language in a humorous way, the partnership with Lingoda will be based on common language misunderstandings, in particular between the French and English language.
27 October,2022
Learn a Language Online with Lingoda to Celebrate International Internet Day
Online learning has become much more popular in the last decade, which was only accelerated by the Covid pandemic. In fact, since the year 2000, there has been a 900% increase in the e-learning industry. And even before the pandemic, the online education market was estimated to grow to $350 Billion by 2025.
23 September,2022
Lingoda Partners with Miami Artist Alexander Mijares
Inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the collaborative mural in Miami celebrates the richness of Hispanic cultures and languages.
16 September,2022
Lingoda Announces Appointment of New CEO
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, today announced that Dominic Rowell has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Effective September 6, Rowell will work closely with Lingoda’s executive leadership team, the board and investors to realize Lingoda’s full potential and to support the growth of the Berlin-based online language school.
18 August,2022
Still Nervous to Travel? Take A Virtual Trip Around the World With Lingoda
While three-quarters of Americans (75%) now say they feel comfortable traveling, domestic travel still remains a top choice for Americans as 59% of U.S. survey respondents are planning domestic-only trips for 2022.
22 July,2022
Lingoda’s Online Language Courses Are This Summer’s Must-Have Travel Item
With Lingoda’s online language classes available 24/7 in Spanish, French, German, English and Business English, the popular online language school can get travelers up to speed in their travel destination’s language before, or even during, their trips to ensure that they get the best out of their travel experience in 2022.
24 June,2022
Lingoda partners with polyglot and Netflix host Jo Franco
The Netflix show host travels to Berlin in partnership with Lingoda to put her new German language skills to the test. The partnership between Lingoda and Franco will last from June 20 until July 5. Within this time frame, she will take group and individual classes to crush her German language learning goals.
2 June,2022
Lingoda publishes new report on inclusive language learning
The Lingoda study found that people’s awareness of gender-inclusive language and how much importance they place on it can vary by gender, country and situational context. The following highlights some of the most interesting findings from the report.
12 May,2022
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel
Choosing from four languages – Spanish, French, German, English and Business English – language learners can join the Lingoda Sprint™ or Super Sprint challenge, dramatically improve language speaking confidence in just two months and even have the chance of winning up to 100% cashback.
20 April,2022
Spanish remains the most popular language to learn in the US, Lingoda research shows
Lingoda, the popular online language school offering live and online group and private classes available 24/7 with the support of 1,500 qualified, native-speaking teachers, recently found that more than one-third of U.S.-based learners are taking Spanish-language classes. As of 2022, Spanish is the most popular language to learn.
20 April,2022
Lingoda offers free German classes for refugees
With thousands of people fleeing the war in Ukraine and arriving in Germany or German-speaking countries, Lingoda is offering free German classes to help those in need. As a top online language school, Lingoda knows how vital language learning is to refugees to be able to integrate faster into a new society and to establish oneself in a new country, culture and life.
16 March,2022
Lingoda reports 65% increase in French learners since 2020
Learning French as a foreign language is still immensely popular around the world. Lingoda, the popular online language school, has observed an increase of 65% in French students on its platform since October 2020.
8 February,2022
Learning Love Languages this Valentine’s Day
The campaign will partner Lingoda with popular NYC-based matchmaker, Maria Avgitidis, the founder of Agape Match and host of the Ask a Matchmaker podcast. Maria is also known as Matchmaker Maria on social media @matchmakermaria.
27 January,2022
The Myth of Language Learning as an Adult
One of the reasons children learn languages so well is the incredible amount of time they are exposed to the language. In a sense, children are full time immersionists; they are in contact with their “target” language at all times and they have virtually unlimited chances to practice and speak it.
7 December,2021
Lingoda Partners with Fest Virtual Cooking to Offer Free Language and Cooking Classes for the Holidays
The companies are partnering to provide individuals with the opportunity to become more in touch with another country, and are offering one month of language classes— 4 free group classes— after completing a cooking class.
8 September,2021
Lingoda announces global initiative to honor teachers as they head back to school
Lingoda is inviting students from all over the world to create a post on social media about how a teacher changed their lives using the hashtag #LingodaThankATeacher. The post will serve as a nomination for the teacher and for the student themselves.
7 June,2021
Lingoda announces initiative to aid the U.S.-Mexico border humanitarian crisis
Nearly 19,000 unaccompanied migrant children crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in March 2021 alone. To help foster families break down language barriers with the migrant children they host, Lingoda is offering free Spanish lessons to foster parents.
15 April,2021
Lingoda announces $68 million growth equity investment from Summit Partners
The new funding will support Lingoda’s expansion in new markets; further enhance the company’s live classroom experiences, and accelerate the company’s already robust growth. Including this latest round of funding, Lingoda has raised more than $83 million (€70 million) since 2013.
26 February,2021
Lingoda awards scholarships to young professionals affected by the pandemic
Lingoda has selected five lucky winners whose life-changing goals can be achieved through language learning. All winners have lost their main income due to the pandemic and will now be able to improve their language skills to ultimately increase their chances of gaining new employment.
26 January,2021
Lingoda celebrates language learning as a life-changing experience with My Lingoda. My Success.
Lingoda asked its students to share the reasons why they chose to learn a language and the impact language skills have on their lives. Students submitted videos to share their success stories and how they were able to reach their goals with the help of Lingoda.
18 November,2020
Speech waves to fluency: Lingoda launches a new brand identity
Today, Lingoda launches a new look, to create a bold, modern, and authentic brand in the language learning space. The idea is simple but effective: Lingoda’s new brand identity is highlighting the journey of learning a foreign language.
24 September,2020
Lingoda announces the Lingoda Team Challenge: the future of online language learning
With this initiative, Lingoda goes against the grain of isolation dynamics by offering a program that combines collaborative teamwork, a sense of belonging and enjoyment to stimulate virtuous learning habits, motivation and perseverance.
9 July,2020
Lingoda and Cambridge Assessment English join forces to revolutionise language assessments
Students can now take the Linguaskill from Cambridge test online with Lingoda, with results available within three working days, accepted by numerous employers, educational institutions and governmental bodies worldwide.
2 April,2020
Lingoda supports offline schools worldwide during current crisis
Over 2000 fully digital lessons in English, German, French and Spanish are now accessible for free. Ranging from A1 to C1 CEFR levels, the curriculum covers a range of skills – grammar, speaking, reading, exercises – and topics of interest.
In the news
2023/05/09
Survey: More than Half of Americans Struggle with Confidence when Speaking a Second Language, Unless Alcohol is Involved
With Cinco de Mayo celebrations just around the corner, Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study alcohol’s effect on language confidence. In a nationally representative poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, more than half (58%) of participants responded they struggle with confidence when trying to speak another language.
2023/05/09
Online Dating Favors Bilinguals
Being bilingual can make you more attractive to others on dating apps, according to a new study by Lingoda, an online language school. In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the US, 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.
2023/05/09
Speaking Another Language Can Improve Your Romantic Prospects, Study Reveals
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study that being bilingual can make you more attractive to others on dating apps. In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the U.S., 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.
2023/05/09
Philippa Wentzel on Lingoda and Language Technology
Will technological advances keep impacting language learning positively? This is a question that Philippa Wentzel, Curriculum Team Lead of the popular online language resource Lingoda, attempts to answer in her discussion with Benny.
2023/05/09
Lingoda Celebrates 2023 as the Year of Language Wins
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, has launched a new brand campaign all about celebrating language wins. In a nutshell, a language win can be defined as any success – small or large – that a person experiences in their language learning journey.
2022/10/06
Lingoda partners with Miami artist Alexander Mijares celebrates the richness of hispanic cultures and languages with a mural in Miami
With the mural, Lingoda is also looking to emphasize the importance of learning about each other, other cultures and ideas and celebrating each other’s differences and the richness that multiculturalism brings to our lives.
2022/10/06
Lingoda, Miami Artist Alexander Mijares Partnered To Create A Massive Mural Celebrating Hispanic Culture
Mijares and Lingoda wish to honor and showcase the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures and languages by painting a unique mural that can be seen in Miami at 385 NE 79th St.
2022/10/06
Miami-Based Artist Alexander Mijares Brings Hispanic Culture to Forefront with Latest Work
In a partnership with Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, artist Alexander Mijares has created a unique mural for the city of Miami to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
2022/09/28
Exhiben un mural en Miami que refleja la diversidad cultural con motivo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El reconocido artista Alexander Mijares ha pintado un espectacular mural que refleja las diferentes culturas de los países de habla hispana.
2022/08/18
Find Love in a New Language with Lingoda’s Online Classes
While many singles are open to love, monolingualism may be holding them back. Learning a new language can broaden one’s ability to understand different cultures, travel the world, or even start a new relationship. With Lingoda Online Language School, learning a new language can fit into even the busiest schedules.
2022/08/12
Founder of Edtech Startup Lingoda Shares Their Top Insights
Felix Wunderlich, founder of edtech startup Lingoda, shared valuable insights during our interview that will inspire and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs.
2022/08/18
Reading, dancing, and socializing could lower your risk of dementia, new study finds
Reading a book is a nice way to relax, but experts have found that it may also reduce your risk of dementia. In a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers found that leisure activities, such as doing yoga and spending time with loved ones, could lower a person’s risk of developing dementia, a disease that impacts more than 55 million people around the world.
2022/08/18
Personal Pronouns Change the World One They at a Time
Bimbo. Lilith. Sojourner. Sisters. These were titles considered and rejected for the publication that debuted in January 1972 as Ms. Magazine. The periodical was intended as a voice for American feminism, of course, but its settled-upon name also represented the furtherance of an ongoing cultural debate.
2022/07/22
Learn a new language from native speakers with Lingoda
Without feedback from native speakers, it can be tough to figure out if you’re even pronouncing things correctly. Good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a much more efficient way to learn: Lingoda.
2022/07/12
Language Courses Are This Summer’s Must-Have Travel Item
Lingoda, a leading online language school, is helping travelers get up to speed in their travel destination’s local language.
2022/07/11
Netflix’s Jo Franco Dishes on Staying Safe While Traveling Solo as a Female
At the start of her trip, Jo told Distractify, “Lingoda has their Language Sprint, and they challenged me to learn German. I was like, ‘You know what? I’m in. I’m literally in because this is my new mission.'”
2022/06/24
Discover Your Potential Through Language Learning
In this episode, Mike Shangkuan was interviewed by Bakhtiyor Isoev. As a pioneer in language learning, he is the CEO of Lingoda GmbH, Europe’s leading online language school, where he is in charge of the company’s strategy and daily business.
2022/06/03
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel
With travel season just around the corner, Lingoda today announced its upcoming Language Sprint™ to get travelers up to speed in a desired language before traveling abroad.
2022/05/25
The Business Benefits of Learning a New Language
Language gives your business the opportunity to expand internationally.
2022/05/25
Die Ukraine zeigt Deutschland, wie digitaler Schulunterricht geht
Trotz des Krieges bekommen Kinder aus der Ukraine weiter Unterricht. Die eingesetzte Technik könnte auch Deutschland helfen, doch der Staat verweigert die Förderung.
2022/05/13
Michael Shangkuan Of Lingoda: 5 Things We Can Each Do To Help Solve The Loneliness Epidemic
Sharpen your ability to connect with others in a deep and personal way by understanding more of their culture and history.
2022/05/12
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel
Students learn how to speak a new language confidently in just two months before their summer vacation and can win up to 100% cashback.
2022/04/23
3 Ways for Leaders to Embrace the Cultural Quotient
Ensure your business is ready for the next evolution of innovation and growth.
2022/04/22
3 Ways Language Learning Has Made Me a Better Leader
Three ways language learning can make you a better leader, as told by a Polyglot CEO.
Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast
“It’s through language that you understand another culture – how their world works. It’s about that human connection with people.”
2022/04/05
Do you need to be talented to learn a language?
Lingoda CEO Mike Shangkuan answers this question (and more!) on language podcast I Will Teach You A Language.
2022/01/24
Sprachen und mehr online lernen
Wer zum Lernen einer Sprache nicht nur mit einer App, sondern mit Menschen kommunizieren möchte, wird im Netz ebenfalls fündig: Bei “Lingoda” finden sich Kursteilnehmer online und per Zoom-Videocall zusammen, zum Einstieg können Interessierte eine kostenlose Probewoche buchen.
2022/01/08
‘I’m an Interpreter, and This Is My Secret Trick to Learning Languages Fast’
To become completely fluent like a native speaker, especially when it comes to mastering grammar and accents, some people even say that you should start learning before the age of 10,” says Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda.
2021/04/15
Lingoda, an on-demand online language school with live instructors and Zoom classrooms, raises $68M
CEO Michael Shangkuan said the funding will be used both to continue enhancing its tech platform — with more tools for teachers and asynchronous supplementary material — and to widen its footprint in markets further afield such as the U.S.
2021/04/15
57 Millionen Euro für Berliner Online-Sprachschule Lingoda
Zu einer ambitionierten Bewertung holt sich das acht Jahre alte Startup einen bekannten Investor an Bord. Zuletzt profitierte Lingoda stark von der Corona-Krise.
2021/05/11
Enthusiastic, qualified instructors and solid teaching materials make these classes shine.
Lingoda’s classes are a wonderful addition to any adult language learning path you may be on and is a PCMag Editors’ Choice winner for language learning—if you want to study one of the languages it offers.
2021/03/20
Take a $1,300, 90-day online language course from Lingoda for free
Lingoda has an incentive to help you complete an online language course — a $1,300 incentive, to be specific. If you successfully complete a 90-day Lingoda Sprint, Lingoda will refund you the entire cost of the course, up to $1,300.
2021/03/15
Denn im Lockdown buchten viele Menschen lange aufgeschobene Kurse online. Aber trägt der Boom bis in die Post-Corona-Ära?
Als die Coronapandemie vor einem Jahr auch Deutschland erreichte und die Bundesregierung erste Schließungen verhängte, stellten sich Fabian und Felix Wunderlich, Gründer der Sprachschule Lingoda, auf das Schlimmste ein: „Wir waren sehr unsicher, fragten uns, wie sich die Krise auf unsere Buchungen auswirken würden“, erzählt Fabian Wunderlich.
2021/02/02
Boom bei Online-Kursen: Warum jetzt so viele Deutsche eine Sprache lernen
Viele nutzen die Zeit im Lockdown, um neue Ziele zu erreichen, dazu gehört eben auch, eine neue Sprache zu lernen. Sei es, weil man ins Ausland ziehen möchte, weil es für die Karriere Sinn ergibt oder einfach nur, um eine neue Fähigkeit zu erlernen.
2020/12/08
Meet The Disruptors: Michael Shangkuan of ‘Lingoda GmbH’
Mike has lived in six countries across four continents. Less known, he is a former natural bodybuilder and competed at several international competitions. He is a graduate of Yale University and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
2020/11/05
Sprachen lernen und Gutes tun: Wie Lingoda Menschen in Not helfen will
Die Idee: Durch eine gemeinsame Herausforderung werden Familie, Freunde und Kollegen zum gemeinsamen Lernen animiert. Dank des vollständig digitalen und flexiblen Ablaufs spielen Faktoren wie Zeit und Ort plötzlich keine Rolle mehr.
2020/10/09
Want to speak German? How to overcome the challenges holding you back
Of all the challenges that can come with being an expat, learning the language can be the most frustrating – and we don’t just mean the difficulties of dealing with der, die and das.
2020/10/09
Learn German with Lingoda
The Language Marathon is all about building habits that will lead to real results. This isn’t just a marketing ploy, it really works! If you can commit to a 3, 6 or 12-month online course, you’ll see significant progress without life getting in the way of learning.
2020/11/23
Why should you learn a language online during a global pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of insecurity for everyone, especially around work. Lingoda, the number one trusted online language school, explains why, now more than ever, learning a language could help you open new doors.
2020/09/14
We are a Bona Fide Language School, reveals Michael Shangkuan CEO at Lingoda
At Lingoda, we offer online, live language classes available 24/7 in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French with over 1,000 qualified, native-speaking teachers.
2019/04/29
10 European language learning startups
Based in Berlin, Lingoda is a replacement of the traditional classroom. As an online language school, it offers English, Spanish, German and French courses with native speakers. Users are able to choose between one-to-one or group classes and get instant access to Lingoda’s digital curriculum.
How much Americans would pay to ‘be good in bed’
A study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Lingoda.com looked into the dreams and desires of 2,000 Americans and found that the average respondent is willing to part ways with $5,694.20 to instantly be able to speak a foreign language.
Linkedin benennt die 25 „gefragtesten Startups”
Die Auswahl der Top 25 folge dem Verhalten von mehr als 575 Millionen Linkedin-Mitgliedern in vier Bereichen, heißt es von Linkedin.
2023/05/09
Survey: More than Half of Americans Struggle with Confidence when Speaking a Second Language, Unless Alcohol is Involved
With Cinco de Mayo celebrations just around the corner, Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study alcohol’s effect on language confidence. In a nationally representative poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, more than half (58%) of participants responded they struggle with confidence when trying to speak another language.
2023/05/09
Online Dating Favors Bilinguals
Being bilingual can make you more attractive to others on dating apps, according to a new study by Lingoda, an online language school. In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the US, 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.
2023/05/09
Speaking Another Language Can Improve Your Romantic Prospects, Study Reveals
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, revealed in a new study that being bilingual can make you more attractive to others on dating apps. In a poll of 1,000 single and actively dating adults in the U.S., 66% of participants stated that they are more likely to “swipe right” on someone if they speak more than one language.
2023/05/09
Philippa Wentzel on Lingoda and Language Technology
Will technological advances keep impacting language learning positively? This is a question that Philippa Wentzel, Curriculum Team Lead of the popular online language resource Lingoda, attempts to answer in her discussion with Benny.
2023/05/09
Lingoda Celebrates 2023 as the Year of Language Wins
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, has launched a new brand campaign all about celebrating language wins. In a nutshell, a language win can be defined as any success – small or large – that a person experiences in their language learning journey.
2022/10/06
Lingoda partners with Miami artist Alexander Mijares celebrates the richness of hispanic cultures and languages with a mural in Miami
With the mural, Lingoda is also looking to emphasize the importance of learning about each other, other cultures and ideas and celebrating each other’s differences and the richness that multiculturalism brings to our lives.
2022/10/06
Lingoda, Miami Artist Alexander Mijares Partnered To Create A Massive Mural Celebrating Hispanic Culture
Mijares and Lingoda wish to honor and showcase the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures and languages by painting a unique mural that can be seen in Miami at 385 NE 79th St.
2022/10/06
Miami-Based Artist Alexander Mijares Brings Hispanic Culture to Forefront with Latest Work
In a partnership with Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, artist Alexander Mijares has created a unique mural for the city of Miami to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
2022/09/28
Exhiben un mural en Miami que refleja la diversidad cultural con motivo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
El reconocido artista Alexander Mijares ha pintado un espectacular mural que refleja las diferentes culturas de los países de habla hispana.
2022/08/18
Find Love in a New Language with Lingoda’s Online Classes
While many singles are open to love, monolingualism may be holding them back. Learning a new language can broaden one’s ability to understand different cultures, travel the world, or even start a new relationship. With Lingoda Online Language School, learning a new language can fit into even the busiest schedules.
2022/08/12
Founder of Edtech Startup Lingoda Shares Their Top Insights
Felix Wunderlich, founder of edtech startup Lingoda, shared valuable insights during our interview that will inspire and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs.
2022/08/18
Reading, dancing, and socializing could lower your risk of dementia, new study finds
Reading a book is a nice way to relax, but experts have found that it may also reduce your risk of dementia. In a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers found that leisure activities, such as doing yoga and spending time with loved ones, could lower a person’s risk of developing dementia, a disease that impacts more than 55 million people around the world.
2022/08/18
Personal Pronouns Change the World One They at a Time
Bimbo. Lilith. Sojourner. Sisters. These were titles considered and rejected for the publication that debuted in January 1972 as Ms. Magazine. The periodical was intended as a voice for American feminism, of course, but its settled-upon name also represented the furtherance of an ongoing cultural debate.
2022/07/22
Learn a new language from native speakers with Lingoda
Without feedback from native speakers, it can be tough to figure out if you’re even pronouncing things correctly. Good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a much more efficient way to learn: Lingoda.
2022/07/12
Language Courses Are This Summer’s Must-Have Travel Item
Lingoda, a leading online language school, is helping travelers get up to speed in their travel destination’s local language.
2022/07/11
Netflix’s Jo Franco Dishes on Staying Safe While Traveling Solo as a Female
At the start of her trip, Jo told Distractify, “Lingoda has their Language Sprint, and they challenged me to learn German. I was like, ‘You know what? I’m in. I’m literally in because this is my new mission.'”
2022/06/24
Discover Your Potential Through Language Learning
In this episode, Mike Shangkuan was interviewed by Bakhtiyor Isoev. As a pioneer in language learning, he is the CEO of Lingoda GmbH, Europe’s leading online language school, where he is in charge of the company’s strategy and daily business.
2022/06/03
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel
With travel season just around the corner, Lingoda today announced its upcoming Language Sprint™ to get travelers up to speed in a desired language before traveling abroad.
2022/05/25
The Business Benefits of Learning a New Language
Language gives your business the opportunity to expand internationally.
2022/05/25
Die Ukraine zeigt Deutschland, wie digitaler Schulunterricht geht
Trotz des Krieges bekommen Kinder aus der Ukraine weiter Unterricht. Die eingesetzte Technik könnte auch Deutschland helfen, doch der Staat verweigert die Förderung.
2022/05/13
Michael Shangkuan Of Lingoda: 5 Things We Can Each Do To Help Solve The Loneliness Epidemic
Sharpen your ability to connect with others in a deep and personal way by understanding more of their culture and history.
2022/05/12
Take the Lingoda Language Sprint™ to Prep for Summer Travel
Students learn how to speak a new language confidently in just two months before their summer vacation and can win up to 100% cashback.
2022/04/23
3 Ways for Leaders to Embrace the Cultural Quotient
Ensure your business is ready for the next evolution of innovation and growth.
2022/04/22
3 Ways Language Learning Has Made Me a Better Leader
Three ways language learning can make you a better leader, as told by a Polyglot CEO.
Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast
“It’s through language that you understand another culture – how their world works. It’s about that human connection with people.”
2022/04/05
Do you need to be talented to learn a language?
Lingoda CEO Mike Shangkuan answers this question (and more!) on language podcast I Will Teach You A Language.
2022/01/24
Sprachen und mehr online lernen
Wer zum Lernen einer Sprache nicht nur mit einer App, sondern mit Menschen kommunizieren möchte, wird im Netz ebenfalls fündig: Bei “Lingoda” finden sich Kursteilnehmer online und per Zoom-Videocall zusammen, zum Einstieg können Interessierte eine kostenlose Probewoche buchen.
2022/01/08
‘I’m an Interpreter, and This Is My Secret Trick to Learning Languages Fast’
To become completely fluent like a native speaker, especially when it comes to mastering grammar and accents, some people even say that you should start learning before the age of 10,” says Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda.
2021/04/15
Lingoda, an on-demand online language school with live instructors and Zoom classrooms, raises $68M
CEO Michael Shangkuan said the funding will be used both to continue enhancing its tech platform — with more tools for teachers and asynchronous supplementary material — and to widen its footprint in markets further afield such as the U.S.
2021/04/15
57 Millionen Euro für Berliner Online-Sprachschule Lingoda
Zu einer ambitionierten Bewertung holt sich das acht Jahre alte Startup einen bekannten Investor an Bord. Zuletzt profitierte Lingoda stark von der Corona-Krise.
2021/05/11
Enthusiastic, qualified instructors and solid teaching materials make these classes shine.
Lingoda’s classes are a wonderful addition to any adult language learning path you may be on and is a PCMag Editors’ Choice winner for language learning—if you want to study one of the languages it offers.
2021/03/20
Take a $1,300, 90-day online language course from Lingoda for free
Lingoda has an incentive to help you complete an online language course — a $1,300 incentive, to be specific. If you successfully complete a 90-day Lingoda Sprint, Lingoda will refund you the entire cost of the course, up to $1,300.
2021/03/15
Denn im Lockdown buchten viele Menschen lange aufgeschobene Kurse online. Aber trägt der Boom bis in die Post-Corona-Ära?
Als die Coronapandemie vor einem Jahr auch Deutschland erreichte und die Bundesregierung erste Schließungen verhängte, stellten sich Fabian und Felix Wunderlich, Gründer der Sprachschule Lingoda, auf das Schlimmste ein: „Wir waren sehr unsicher, fragten uns, wie sich die Krise auf unsere Buchungen auswirken würden“, erzählt Fabian Wunderlich.
2021/02/02
Boom bei Online-Kursen: Warum jetzt so viele Deutsche eine Sprache lernen
Viele nutzen die Zeit im Lockdown, um neue Ziele zu erreichen, dazu gehört eben auch, eine neue Sprache zu lernen. Sei es, weil man ins Ausland ziehen möchte, weil es für die Karriere Sinn ergibt oder einfach nur, um eine neue Fähigkeit zu erlernen.
2020/12/08
Meet The Disruptors: Michael Shangkuan of ‘Lingoda GmbH’
Mike has lived in six countries across four continents. Less known, he is a former natural bodybuilder and competed at several international competitions. He is a graduate of Yale University and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
2020/11/05
Sprachen lernen und Gutes tun: Wie Lingoda Menschen in Not helfen will
Die Idee: Durch eine gemeinsame Herausforderung werden Familie, Freunde und Kollegen zum gemeinsamen Lernen animiert. Dank des vollständig digitalen und flexiblen Ablaufs spielen Faktoren wie Zeit und Ort plötzlich keine Rolle mehr.
2020/10/09
Want to speak German? How to overcome the challenges holding you back
Of all the challenges that can come with being an expat, learning the language can be the most frustrating – and we don’t just mean the difficulties of dealing with der, die and das.
2020/10/09
Learn German with Lingoda
The Language Marathon is all about building habits that will lead to real results. This isn’t just a marketing ploy, it really works! If you can commit to a 3, 6 or 12-month online course, you’ll see significant progress without life getting in the way of learning.
2020/11/23
Why should you learn a language online during a global pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of insecurity for everyone, especially around work. Lingoda, the number one trusted online language school, explains why, now more than ever, learning a language could help you open new doors.
2020/09/14
We are a Bona Fide Language School, reveals Michael Shangkuan CEO at Lingoda
At Lingoda, we offer online, live language classes available 24/7 in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French with over 1,000 qualified, native-speaking teachers.
2019/04/29
10 European language learning startups
Based in Berlin, Lingoda is a replacement of the traditional classroom. As an online language school, it offers English, Spanish, German and French courses with native speakers. Users are able to choose between one-to-one or group classes and get instant access to Lingoda’s digital curriculum.
How much Americans would pay to ‘be good in bed’
A study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Lingoda.com looked into the dreams and desires of 2,000 Americans and found that the average respondent is willing to part ways with $5,694.20 to instantly be able to speak a foreign language.
Linkedin benennt die 25 „gefragtesten Startups”
Die Auswahl der Top 25 folge dem Verhalten von mehr als 575 Millionen Linkedin-Mitgliedern in vier Bereichen, heißt es von Linkedin.
Quick Facts
2013
Lingoda Founded
100k+
Students served
1500+
native-level teachers
24/7
Class Availability
550k
Classes per year
4
Languages taught
Executive team
Dominic Rowell – CEO
Dom is a passionate brand and business builder who loves to embrace technology to create disruptive business models. Dom has more than 20 years of leadership experience in companies spanning consumer goods, retail, media and asset management. He has a proven track record in General and P&L Management, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy and Management, Innovation, Pricing, and Demand Generation, as well as building & sustaining high performing teams.
Jens Steen – CFO
Jens is an experienced chief financial officer with a demonstrated history of working in eCommerce and multi-channel markets in fast scaling business models. He is skilled as a leader and finance expert, in Strategy and Business Development as well as in Product & Marketing Planning. All this makes him the strong finance professional Lingoda needs, with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) focused on Accounting and Finance from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin.
Ruth Guthoff-Recknagel – CPO
For 20 years Ruth has been joining dots in innovative, digital businesses, which made her a retention driven product leader. A European Master’s degree, time spent working in the US and the UK and a love of Käsekuchen has helped shape Ruth’s view of running high performing teams and taking digital products to market, making them grow. She is also an expert at “Snowing”; not essential for running effective growth or product teams but fun nonetheless.
Alessandro Grassano – CMO
Alessandro is a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader, passionate about transformational business models (and outstanding Italian food). He is experienced in creating and executing strategies to scale-up international tech businesses as well as managing large teams and multi-million Euro P&Ls with ambitious visions, consumer understanding, in-depth functional knowledge, and a strong team culture. For Lingoda he is leading a cross-functional team to grow the company profitably, implement an efficient integrated group marketing strategy and increase brand visibility and awareness across all markets.
Jonathan Archibald, CTO
As an Ed Tech industry leader Jonathan is passionate about using technology to help people achieve their goals through learning. Among others he is experienced in learning experience platforms, training marketplaces and online proctored examinations. He has been a CTO for 10+ years leading global tech teams to grow education and learning businesses successfully. For Lingoda, he uses his vast experience to ensure our technology and platform delivers for all customers, students and teachers.
Felix Wunderlich, VP Sales & Partnerships / Co-Founder
Felix founded Lingoda together with his brother Fabian. Since the company’s founding in 2013, Felix has managed almost all departments at Lingoda, and he is currently covering the roles of VP Sales & Partnerships and Managing Director. His background is in the offline language school market where he has worked as a Department Head for one of the leading chains of offline language schools in Europe.
Stefan Ludwig, VP of Engineering
As VP of Engineering, Stefan is responsible for Lingoda’s technological backbone. He leads and guides a remote team of engineers in their mission in building a superior platform for Lingoda’s students and teachers to connect across the world. He has been with Lingoda since the company’s founding in 2013, where he has thrived in his passion for experimenting with new technologies. Stefan studied Computer Science with Economics (Wirtschaftsinformatik) at the Technical University of Darmstadt.
Erik Heilert, Head of Operations
As Head of Operations, Erik is in charge of Lingoda’s teacher acquisition and support, as well as student support and operational efficiency. Having spent more than 15 years outside of his native Sweden, he has collected extensive international know-how in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry working with market leaders in hospitality, automotive, technology and fashion. Leading international teams of more than 50 nationalities across national borders made him an avid proponent of cultural diversity and cross-cultural communication and a wholehearted opponent of unnecessary bureaucracy. Now based in Berlin, his favorite German phrase is “Sind wir schon da?”
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ABOUT LINGODA
Lingoda is one of the top online language schools. Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, we provide convenient and accessible online language courses in German, English, Business English, French and Spanish to over 100,000 students worldwide. Our small group and 1-on-1 private classes are taught by over 1,500 qualified, native-level teachers. With almost 550,000 classes available per year and accessible 24/7, our mission is to build bridges around the world through language learning. By speaking someone’s language you learn about them, their culture and their ideas. Breaking down the language barrier bridges cultural differences, fosters a world of inclusion and is a first step in helping to address humanity’s challenges.
We believe in a communicative approach to language learning: mastering a language means being able to speak it with confidence. Our CEFR-focused learning materials are designed by linguistic experts and focus on meaningful topics that are applicable to our students’ interests, careers and everyday lives. Thanks to our extensive rotating roster of teachers and our small group classes, students are exposed to a variety of regional accents and expressions within the same language and have the opportunity to practise speaking in every lesson.
Our diverse team includes over 200 international professionals from 30 countries speaking 40 languages. In 2022, Crunchbase listed Lingoda among the top 3 language learning companies globally. We have a score of 4.5 on Trustpilot and 75% of our reviews are rated as ‘excellent’ because we offer a high-quality and authentic learning experience that helps students achieve their learning goals and transform their lives. Visit www.lingoda.com to find out more.
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Awards & accolades
2022 – Digital Education Awards
Digital Language Learning Product of the Year
2021 – The Europas Awards
Lingoda was named Hottest EdTech Startup in The Europas Awards.
2021 – The EdTech Awards
Lingoda won The EdTech Cool Tool Award for Best Language Learning Solution.
2021 – The EdTech Breakthrough Awards
Lingoda was named Overall Language Learning Company of the Year in The EdTech Breakthrough Awards.
2021 – Crunchbase
Lingoda ranks among the top #3 language learning companies globally and the top #10 Berlin-based companies with up to 250 employees.
2020 – The Europas Awards
Lingoda was a finalist in the Hottest EdTech Startup category in The Europas Awards.
2018 – LinkedIn Top Startups
Lingoda was named among the 25 most sought-after startups in Germany.
2022 – Digital Education Awards
Digital Language Learning Product of the Year
2021 – The Europas Awards
Lingoda was named Hottest EdTech Startup in The Europas Awards.
2021 – The EdTech Awards
Lingoda won The EdTech Cool Tool Award for Best Language Learning Solution.
2021 – The EdTech Breakthrough Awards
Lingoda was named Overall Language Learning Company of the Year in The EdTech Breakthrough Awards.
2021 – Crunchbase
Lingoda ranks among the top #3 language learning companies globally and the top #10 Berlin-based companies with up to 250 employees.
2020 – The Europas Awards
Lingoda was a finalist in the Hottest EdTech Startup category in The Europas Awards.
2018 – LinkedIn Top Startups
Lingoda was named among the 25 most sought-after startups in Germany.
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