Cambly

Cambly referral link and review

Cambly is an online English-learning platform from Cambly Inc. that connects learners with live tutors for conversation practice on the web and in a mobile app, at any hour. If you sign up through an invitation link and buy a trial, Cambly adds an extra 10 minutes of lesson time. This page covers the plans, prices, refund rules and how the referral program works.

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How to get started

  1. Open Cambly through the referral link on this page; it carries the invitation code CYM8TV69.
  2. Create a new Cambly account. The bonus only applies to people who have never had a Cambly account before.
  3. Pick a plan (Small Groups, Private+ or Pro) and buy a trial.
  4. After the trial purchase, the extra 10 minutes of lesson time are added to your account.
  5. Book a lesson on the website or in the app.

What is Cambly?

Cambly is a live tutoring service for spoken English. You set learning goals, and Cambly recommends lessons, topics and activities, then you practise with tutors on the website or mobile app, 24/7.

Besides open conversation, there are structured courses in speaking, professional (business) English, vocabulary, grammar, reading, discussion topics and exam preparation. You can build a "team" of favourite tutors. Cambly says its tutors are native English speakers, although the Small Groups description also mentions "other accents". Some of Cambly can be explored without a subscription.

Who it's for

  • Adults who want speaking practice rather than textbook study.
  • Professionals who need business English; there is a professional English track and a separate Cambly for Business offering.
  • Exam candidates looking for exam preparation courses.
  • Children aged 4–15 through Cambly Kids: one-on-one lessons, courses aligned with CEFR levels A1 to C1, a free trial lesson, and free games, quizzes and workbooks.

Small Groups lessons are limited to adults aged 21 and over.

Pricing at a glance

Cambly sells monthly subscriptions in three tiers. Regular starting prices:

Plan From What it adds
Small Groups $24/mo One tutor with 1–2 other students (adults 21+), unlimited pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary activities
Private+ $56/mo One-on-one lessons, lesson recordings and transcripts, automated feedback, all Cambly Courses
Pro $80/mo Everything in Private+, plus Cambly Pro tutors, structured goal-oriented lessons, targeted feedback and self-study suggestions

The final price depends on how many minutes per week and how long a commitment you choose; longer commitments come with a discount. When we checked, Cambly was running a Black Friday promotion at 50% off, showing $12, $28 and $40 per month for the three tiers. Promotions are temporary and come with their own terms, so check the price on the checkout page.

Refunds and cancellation

  • 7-day money-back guarantee. Contact support within 7 days of the start date of your first Cambly plan for a full refund, even if you have taken lessons.
  • Cancel any time, pay for days used. Cancelling a long-term plan early removes the commitment discount: used days are charged at the full monthly price and the rest is refunded. If that exceeds what you paid, there is no refund.
  • Alternatives: pause for 1–4 weeks, downgrade, or turn off renewal.
  • Bank installments: cancelling at Cambly may not stop installment charges set up by your bank; contact the bank.

Send refund requests from the email address on your account.

Cambly referral program terms

Every Cambly student has a personal invitation link under Refer a friend in the menu under their profile picture, where they can also see which friends used it. The rules in Cambly's help center:

  • The invited friend gets an additional 10 minutes after purchasing a trial.
  • The referrer gets 60 minutes of lesson time when the friend subscribes to Private+ or Pro.
  • The friend must never have had a Cambly account, must use the link when creating the account, and must subscribe.
  • Rewards are lesson minutes, not cash.
  • The program is not available in all regions. Cambly does not publish the list, so the bonus may not appear in some countries.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Live tutors available 24/7 on the web and in a mobile app
  • 7-day full refund on your first plan, even after taking lessons
  • Three tiers, from group lessons to one-on-one lessons with Pro tutors
  • Separate one-on-one lessons for kids aged 4–15 with a free trial lesson
  • Pause, downgrade or stop renewal instead of cancelling

Cons

  • The referral bonus is small: 10 extra minutes, not a discount
  • The referral program is not available in every region
  • Cancelling a discounted long-term plan early removes the discount
  • Small Groups lessons are only for adults 21+
  • Exact price depends on minutes and plan length

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Cambly referral code?

Yes. Cambly works with invitation links rather than codes you type. The link on this page carries the code CYM8TV69; sign up through it with a new account and buy a trial to get an extra 10 minutes of lesson time.

What do I get from a Cambly referral link?

An additional 10 minutes of lesson time after you purchase a trial. It only applies to brand-new accounts created through the link, and the program is not available in all regions.

How much does Cambly cost?

Regular prices start at $24/month for Small Groups, $56/month for Private+ and $80/month for Pro. The exact price depends on weekly minutes and plan length, and promotions such as a 50% Black Friday discount can lower it temporarily.

Is Cambly legit?

Cambly is run by Cambly Inc. It publishes a refund policy with a 7-day full refund on the first plan and a pay-for-days-used rule afterwards, and has a help center with a support request form. One caveat: cancelling a discounted long-term plan early means the days used are recharged at full price, so read the refund rules before choosing a long commitment.

Does Cambly have lessons for kids?

Yes. Cambly Kids offers one-on-one English lessons for children aged 4–15, with courses from CEFR level A1 to C1, a free trial lesson, and free games, quizzes and workbooks.

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