Verbling is a language tutoring marketplace that was acquired by Busuu and now sits under the Chegg umbrella, giving it solid institutional backing. It connects students with language tutors for live one-on-one sessions in over 70 languages. The platform provides a built-in video classroom with notes, lesson history, flashcards, and a homework calendar all in one place, so neither you nor your student needs to set up external tools. You set your own rates, manage your own schedule, and build a profile that students browse and book from. The student base on Verbling is notably more serious than many other language platforms, which means better session retention and longer-term client relationships.
Pay
Tutors set their own rates typically between $10 and $50 per hour. Top experienced tutors earn $40 to $80 per hour. Verbling takes a commission that is higher on the first lesson and decreases with session volume.
How You Make Money
You apply with a video introduction, get approved, set your hourly rate and availability, students browse and book sessions, you teach through Verbling's built-in classroom, and receive payment via PayPal or bank transfer.
Withdrawal Speed
Within a few business days of requesting payment
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate (native or near-native fluency and teaching experience preferred)
Pros
Built-in video classroom with notes, lesson history, and homework tools eliminates external setup
More serious student base compared to casual platforms, leading to better retention and repeat bookings
70+ supported languages gives non-English tutors meaningful earning opportunities
Clean, professional platform experience that reflects well on tutors
Institutional backing from Chegg and Busuu adds stability and credibility
Cons
Commission on the first lesson is higher than ongoing lesson rates
Fewer total students compared to iTalki or Preply due to smaller platform scale
Approval requires a video introduction that needs to be well-produced to attract bookings
Platform is US-dollar only for payments which creates currency friction for some international tutors
Best For
Language tutors who want a professional, tool-rich environment with a higher-quality student base that is more likely to book recurring sessions
