Cambly alternative in India: practise speaking on video calls
Cambly is an online tutoring service for English. If what you mostly want is relaxed speaking practice, in English or in an Indian language, paid by the minute instead of a plan, Viaraa may suit you.
On Viaraa you video call friendly hosts one to one and simply talk. Here's what Cambly says about itself, and how Viaraa is different.
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What Cambly is
Cambly describes itself on its website as a place to learn English with tutors over video, available any time of day. It offers subscription plans with group or private lessons, and courses and resources for learners.
If you want structured English lessons with a tutor, such as exam preparation or a course, Cambly is designed for that.
What we say about Cambly comes from cambly.com, checked October 2026.
How Viaraa is different
| On Viaraa | |
|---|---|
| What it is | Conversation, not lessons. Hosts aren't tutors: you talk, and practise as you go. |
| Languages | English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. |
| Paying | Coins bought with UPI, charged per minute while you talk. No subscription or plan. |
| Who you talk to | Women hosts aged 18 or over who chose to host, each checked by our team. |
| When | Whenever a host is online. You see who's online for real and choose who to call. |
| Getting started | Runs in your browser: nothing to install. |
Practising spoken English on Viaraa
Many people in India read and write English well but feel shy speaking it, at interviews, in meetings or on calls with clients. Confidence comes from practice, and practice is easier with someone friendly who isn't marking you.
On Viaraa, every host lists the languages she speaks, so you can look for one who speaks English and your own language too. That helps: if you get stuck on an English word, you can say it in Tamil, Telugu or Hindi and keep going. Ask her to correct you gently, or just talk and get comfortable.
- Practise introducing yourself, as you would at an interview.
- Describe your work or studies in two minutes.
- Talk about a film or a book you liked, and why.
- Ask your host one question after every answer, to keep the conversation going.
Getting ready for an interview or a new job
If you have an interview coming up, a few practice calls can help. Tell your host what the interview is for, introduce yourself as you would on the day, and ask her which parts sounded natural and which didn't. Practise again on the next call with the changes.
The same works before starting a job in a new city: practise small talk, describing your work, and asking polite questions. It's much easier to say these things on the day when you've already said them out loud a few times.
Or practise an Indian language
Viaraa is also a good place to practise Indian languages: Kannada if you've moved to Bengaluru, Tamil for Chennai, Telugu for Hyderabad, Malayalam or Hindi for friends and family. See our Hindi video call page for everyday phrases to start with.
What it costs
Joining Viaraa is free. Calls are paid per minute with coins you buy by UPI. The smallest pack is ₹100 for 20,000 coins, and each host's rate is shown on her profile before you call, from 3,000 coins a minute.
- 20,000 coins₹100
- 40,000 coins₹200
- +25% extra1,00,000 coins₹400
- +25% extra2,50,000 coins₹1,000
Each host's rate is shown on her profile before you call, from 3,000 coins a minute.
There's no subscription or plan to cancel: buy coins only when you want to talk, and end any call whenever you like.
Respectful and private
Every host is checked by our team and everyone on Viaraa is 18 or over. Hosts see only your display name, contact details are hidden in chat, and you can block or report anyone in one tap. Viaraa is for friendly conversation and games only.
Comparing language apps? See our HelloTalk alternative and Tandem alternative pages.
Questions, answered
Is Viaraa an English tutoring app like Cambly?
No. Viaraa is for conversation: hosts aren't tutors and there are no lessons. Many people use calls to practise speaking. Viaraa isn't affiliated with Cambly.
Can I practise spoken English on Viaraa?
Yes. Look for a host who lists English among her languages. Tell your host you'd like to practise and ask her to correct you gently.
Is there a subscription?
No. You buy coins with UPI when you need them and pay per minute only while you talk.
How much does a call cost?
Each host's rate is shown before you call, from 3,000 coins a minute. The smallest pack is ₹100 for 20,000 coins.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Viaraa runs in the browser on Android, iPhone and computers.
Keep reading
- AlternativesHow Viaraa compares with other video call, language and game apps.
- HelloTalk alternativePractise speaking an Indian language on 1:1 video calls with hosts who speak it.
- Tandem alternativeSpeaking practice in Indian languages, on video, with hosts who are online now.
- Hindi video call appTalk in Hindi or Hinglish with checked hosts on a 1:1 video call, no app needed.
Cambly is a trademark of its owner. Viaraa isn't affiliated with it.