Language lessons for kids and teens
Kids learn a language by using it with someone who answers them. Short, playful lessons with a tutor who teaches children, plus a little of the language every day at home, beat long sessions and worksheets.
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Sounds like you?
- My child has Spanish at school but can’t say a sentence.
- We want our kids to keep a family language alive.
- My teen has an exam coming and needs speaking practice.
- Screens are fine, but only if they actually learn something.
What to look for
- Kids or teens listed as a specialty on the tutor’s profile
- Short activities in the intro video: songs, picture cards, games
- Lessons around 25–30 minutes for younger children
- A trial lesson where your child speaks more than the tutor
Guides for you
Questions about language lessons for kids and teens
What is the best way for kids to learn a language?
Regular speaking with a real person, in short sessions, plus daily low-pressure exposure at home: cartoons, songs, games. Apps help with vocabulary but rarely get a child talking.
How long should a language lesson be for a child?
For younger children, around 25–30 minutes is usually easier to sustain than an hour. Preply lessons exist in 25- and 50-minute formats.
Should I stay in the room during my child’s online lesson?
Stay nearby for the first lessons, then step back once your child is comfortable, so they talk to the tutor rather than to you.
What if my child doesn’t like the first tutor?
Try another one. On Preply, if a trial lesson isn’t a fit, you can book a replacement trial with another tutor for free, up to two times.
Filter by kids specialty, watch two intro videos with your child, and book a short trial lesson.
- Pick any tutor, any budget
- Free tutor switch if the first isn’t a fit
- Cancel anytime