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Papora
by Papora
What Papora is
Papora teaches English through self-guided courses and live group classes with native-level teachers. Its course library contains more than 500 interactive lessons covering B1 to C1, while beginner material is available for speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Polish, German, and Turkish. Learners can take a placement test and practise speaking. Registration is free, and the first three lessons of each level are free. Papora runs on the web, iOS, and Android. Its mobile app supports lessons, class booking and attendance, and progress synchronisation, while mobile classes use Zoom. Students can earn an official certificate after scoring at least 85% in every lesson of a level. Business plans add an HR dashboard, and business classes hold up to six learners.
Who it suits
Papora is for individuals aged 15 and older and for companies teaching English. It suits learners wanting self-paced lessons, speaking practice, placement testing, or live group classes.
What it does well
- 500-plus interactive lessons
- Free registration and initial lessons
- Unlimited live classes on Professional Plan
- iOS and Android apps sync progress
- Certificate requires 85% in each lesson
What to know first
- Only English is offered
- Mobile live classes require Zoom
- Live classes are group-based
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Plan | 500+ lessons | On request |
| Professional Plan | 500+ self-guided lessons · unlimited group classes · flexible schedules · native-level teachers | On request |
| Essentials Plan | 500+ self-guided lessons · unlimited group classes · flexible schedules · native-level teachers | On request |
As papora.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Papora combines a substantial self-study course with optional live instruction and business administration tools. Free entry makes it possible to sample lessons before choosing a plan.
Facts from Papora's own pages
- App requirement
- Live classes in the mobile app take place on Zoom, which users need to have installed. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Business
- Papora for Business offers self-guided courses, live classes, and an HR dashboard to manage licenses and track employee progress. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Business class size
- Business live classes are held in small groups of up to six people. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Certificate
- Students receive an official Papora certificate after passing a level with at least 85% in each lesson. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Papora’s company history says the project began as PenpalParade in 2009 and adopted the Papora name in 2012. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Course content
- Its self-guided course has more than 500 interactive lessons and covers levels B1 to C1, with beginner lessons available for speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Polish, German, and Turkish. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free access
- Signing up is free, and the first three lessons of each self-guided course level are free. · help.papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · papora.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom · papora.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Languages offered
- 1 · papora.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Live classes
- The Professional Plan includes unlimited live group classes with flexible schedules and native-level teachers. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The Papora app is available for iOS and Android and supports lessons, live class booking and attendance, and course progress syncing with the web. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · papora.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Placement test
- Yes · papora.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Privacy and security
- Papora says it uses password- and firewall-protected servers, encrypts electronic transactions with SSL, and takes reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect personal information. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Papora offers English learning through self-guided courses and live group classes with native-level teachers. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Refund window
- Papora offers a full refund if requested within 14 days of starting a subscription or before the third live class, whichever comes first. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Speech practice
- Yes · papora.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- Papora provides a Help Center with articles about subscriptions, classes, course levels, certificates, and device access. · help.papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Papora says its courses are designed for people aged 15 and older, and it supports both individuals and companies learning English. · papora.com, 12 Oct 2026
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