Busuu language learning platform

Busuu is an online language learning platform founded in May 2008 by Bernhard Niesner and Adrian Hilti. Initially based in Madrid, Spain, the company relocated its headquarters to London, United Kingdom, in 2012. The platform offers courses in 14 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Users can engage in interactive lessons and practice with native speakers through a community-driven approach. In 2021, Busuu was acquired by Chegg, Inc., an American education technology company, for approximately $436 million. As of 2025, Busuu continues to operate under Chegg's ownership, providing language learning services to a global audience.