• Native Monks

Overview

Native Monks has a rating of 3.8 stars from 17 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Native Monks ranks 112th among Language Learning sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Great place to learn new languages!”

Josselin N.
7/12/21

My Mandarin lessons are going great. I booked one-to-one sessions with my instructor and I can see a lot of improvement in my reading, writing, and comprehension skills. My tutor has been very helpful and even accommodates my changing schedules. They provide all the reading materials, videos, questionnaires, and assignments for practice at home. I am happy with my progress. Looking forward to my next lesson this week.

Top Critical Review

“Their refund policy is lies”

Chantee H.
4/26/24

Their website promised that they had tutors for a rather difficult to find language so I signed up for the full package. 2 weeks later I hadn't heard anything from them so I reached out and they said they didn't actually have a tutor but they were looking for one. After another week of no response I reached out again. I asked for a refund but they begged for some more time to find a tutor and said that they were talking to some and would have one shortly. So I acquiesced and in the end it took them 6 weeks to find a tutor and they cut the package I had paid for to the very lowest package. And then the tutor didn't show up for the first lesson. So I request a refund. After 6 weeks of waiting and then not even getting my first lesson and not getting the lessons I had actually paid for you know that their site says are 100% guaranteed, I felt this was pretty reasonable. That's when they called me and spent 9 minutes and 34 seconds arguing with me on the phone about whether or not I actually wanted to refund. Finally they understood no I am not continuing with your service. And sent me an email 5 days later saying that they were going to send the refund. And then 5 days after that they sent me another email saying that they were taking out almost $200 because of fees from the payment processor. Native monks is basically a scam stay as far away from them as you can.

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Thumbnail of user antonm91
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 29th, 2021

Best learning platform ever! They offer discounts of up to 40%. The best part is you can choose a tutor. I booked my one-to-one sessions with my Danish tutor. She was a native speaker and it was fun learning the language with her. She gave me customized course material for each lesson. There are live tests where you have to speak sentences in Danish. It was fun and helped me to understand my progress. Native Monks is the best place to learn new languages.

Thumbnail of user kennetht337
1 review
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August 28th, 2021

I always wanted to learn Spanish but didn't know where to go. Lucky that I found this place. One of my friends referred me to Native Monks. She recently completed a course in Spanish and had a very pleasant experience. The platform is fun and interactive. You can view the profiles of the tutors and schedule classes. I enrolled in the beginner's class. My tutor helped me a lot. She provided me with all the study materials and assignments. I didn't have to buy any books. I have progressed a lot in the past month.

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1 review
0 helpful votes
May 16th, 2022

My French lessons are going quite well. My tutor is a native French speaker. Over the past few months, I have learned a lot about the language as well as their culture. Her teaching style is quite interesting. We will have interactive sessions, where we will learn the lessons as well as discuss a lot about French history, literature, and culture. I must say, this is the best lesson I have ever had.

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April 29th, 2024

I started learning Serbian at Native Monks last month. My spouse is Serbian, so I wanted to learn his native language. Joining last month, I found that my teacher has tailored the course according to my needs with lots of insights into Serbian culture and history which is fascinating. I have made a lot of progress and my tutor said that I could improve my fluency with a few more classes.

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Thumbnail of user sitaram3
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 22nd, 2022

My French grades were falling and I didn't know what to do. This was one of the reasons why I joined Native Monks. My tutor helped me develop an interest in the language. She was patient, cooperative, and very punctual. She never missed any class and always looked forward to letting me learn new vocabulary. She helped me cope with my fear of failing in the subject. I got an A in my final term which was beyond my expectation. I give full credit to my tutor.

Thumbnail of user lailam43
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 6th, 2022

They have some of the best tutors. My association with Native Monks is not new. I have been taking lessons from them for the last two years. Learning languages is a passion for me and Native Monks is the best place to learn languages. I have taken various language courses. For the past six months, I am doing a Spanish course and the sessions are going quite well.

Thumbnail of user anitaj167
1 review
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October 27th, 2021

I booked a slot for my French lessons. The booking process was very easy and simple. They assigned me a tutor within a few minutes. I really enjoyed conversing with my tutor. She was very cooperative and explained the study modules in detail. Very happy with their services.

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December 8th, 2021

I was looking for an English tutor and Native Monks have been very helpful. I have improved a lot in my reading and writing skills. My tutor takes extra care of my pronunciation. I work part-time. So, I asked for flexible hours and they obliged happily. Very helpful service.

Thumbnail of user rihannaj
1 review
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September 23rd, 2021

This is the second time I am hiring their services and I am very happy. My German classes are going quite well and have made a lot of progress during the last two weeks. I am thankful to my tutor for providing me guidance and all the study materials that I needed.

Thumbnail of user joycem817
1 review
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April 27th, 2022

I am forever grateful to my Hindi tutor. She was amazing. My visit to India was due this summer. She taught me about the language, and the culture and the sessions were amazing. Learning with her was really amazing!

Thumbnail of user josselinn
1 review
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July 12th, 2021

My Mandarin lessons are going great. I booked one-to-one sessions with my instructor and I can see a lot of improvement in my reading, writing, and comprehension skills. My tutor has been very helpful and even accommodates my changing schedules. They provide all the reading materials, videos, questionnaires, and assignments for practice at home. I am happy with my progress. Looking forward to my next lesson this week.

Thumbnail of user joannac230
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 4th, 2022

Their lessons are tailored to suit your requirements. Once you confirm the time slot, the tutors schedule their classes. Learning with Native Monks has been a smooth sail. Hoping to learn more!

Thumbnail of user elenam261
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 11th, 2022

The live video sessions are really helpful. It helped me with my pronunciation and vocabulary. The best part is the prices are really affordable and within your budget.

Thumbnail of user chanteeh1
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 26th, 2024

Their website promised that they had tutors for a rather difficult to find language so I signed up for the full package. 2 weeks later I hadn't heard anything from them so I reached out and they said they didn't actually have a tutor but they were looking for one. After another week of no response I reached out again. I asked for a refund but they begged for some more time to find a tutor and said that they were talking to some and would have one shortly. So I acquiesced and in the end it took them 6 weeks to find a tutor and they cut the package I had paid for to the very lowest package. And then the tutor didn't show up for the first lesson. So I request a refund. After 6 weeks of waiting and then not even getting my first lesson and not getting the lessons I had actually paid for you know that their site says are 100% guaranteed, I felt this was pretty reasonable. That's when they called me and spent 9 minutes and 34 seconds arguing with me on the phone about whether or not I actually wanted to refund. Finally they understood no I am not continuing with your service. And sent me an email 5 days later saying that they were going to send the refund. And then 5 days after that they sent me another email saying that they were taking out almost $200 because of fees from the payment processor. Native monks is basically a scam stay as far away from them as you can.

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Thumbnail of user bethm732
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 17th, 2022

I am taking German lessons from Native Monks for the last 3 months. Hustling a part-time job, attending language classes, and at the same time pursuing my university degree can be challenging at times. But thanks to Native Monks and their flexible timings, I never missed my language classes. My tutor always ensures that I understand my lessons and revises the lessons twice so that I never miss out on anything. The classes are so interactive that there is hardly any need for me to practice at home. I love my classes!

Thumbnail of user emmaj374
1 review
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June 6th, 2022

I hired their services for Hindi tutoring. I must say, this was my best decision ever! What I loved the most about their services is that they understand your needs and formulate the lesson plans accordingly. Within a month, I could see a marked improvement in my speaking and writing skills. You guys are simply the best!

Thumbnail of user julianu1
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 7th, 2018

I can only write a review for my own intents, purposes and experiences, which is a passion for African languages. I found, through Nativemonks, a very competent Xhosa teacher, for which I will be forever grateful. The site however is ok, and also under construction/modification (I have been told) for the better I am sure, but for now it does do what it needs and is intended, which is to serve as a platform for tutors and students, teaching and learning their respective languages. I would recommend this platform, but beware of timeframes when purchasing a package of lessons. The staff are more than helpful and will accommodate their customers if there occurs any hiccups or issues along the way.

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Learning a language after a certain age can become really difficult. More so if you are trying to learn using books, CDs or automated software. All those methods could only work if you have lots of time and determination. But let's face it, no one has the time to put in countless hours into learning. There has to be a better way around learning a new language. Native Monks is a marketplace for students and tutors. We connect students of over 130 languages with tutors from around the world. We recruit and work with native language tutors with several years of experience so our students can get the best learning experience.

Business History

Native Monks is a new marketplace. We have just set shop in 2017, but we are truly overwhelmed with the response for our service. Both students and tutors have loved our platform, which just keeps us going and wanting to do more with time.

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