B1 Carna School London
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COMPARE · AI SPEAKING APPS
Carna vs Loora
Loora is a conversation tutor for professionals; Carna's structured path builds from A1 up.
Where Carna falls short, its column says so The Loora column checked May 2026, and dated on this page Carna: eight skills scored from 0 to 100, on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2 Schools and teams run on Carna today; individuals join the early-access list
| Question | Loora | Carna |
|---|---|---|
| Use Loora when you want a clean conversation tutor and already have a foundation. | ||
| Free tier, no credit card Loora: One full lesson, no payment detailsCarna: The app will open with a free plan | Partly | No |
| Use Carna when you want a structured path from A1 to C2 that scores eight skills as you build. | ||
| All eight skills | No | Yes |
| Full A1 to C2 curriculum | No | Yes |
See all 7 rows Checked May 2026; free plan and price on 27 September 2026
IN SHORT
Loora and Carna, in short.
What is Loora good for?
Loora is a conversation tutor built for professionals, and it suits a learner who already has a foundation. Its first full lesson is free and needs no payment details; after that, it is a subscription.
- Free
- One full lesson
- Paid, from
- $14.99 a month (US App Store)
Checked on 27 September 2026 on loora.com.
How is Carna different from Loora?
Carna starts at A1, so a beginner has a first step, and runs to C2 with eight skills scored along the way. Conversation is a yes on both sides: in the Carna app, which is in early access, you practise it live with Mia, its AI tutor. Loora's column has no writing evaluation, where Carna's AI scores your writing on four criteria.
— SIDE BY SIDE
Feature by feature.
The same questions, asked of Loora and of Carna.
| Feature | Loora | Carna |
|---|---|---|
| What you learn | ||
| All eight skills | No | Yes |
| Full A1 to C2 curriculum | No | Yes |
| Real conversation practice | Yes | Yes . Live speaking practice with Mia, the AI tutor |
| Pronunciation feedback | Yes | Yes . Scored from your own voice, one of eight skills |
| Essay & writing evaluation | No | Yes . Writing scored by AI on four criteria |
| IELTS / TOEFL exam prep | No | Partly . An IELTS band on a practice grading, not a course |
| How you get it | ||
| Free tier, no credit card | Partly . One full lesson, no payment details | No . The app will open with a free plan |
Running in schools today
The path the speaking sits on.
A speaking app gives you the loop; Carna gives you the curriculum around it. In Carna for Schools, which runs today, every module a student is assigned wears its CEFR level and the list runs soonest due first, so a learner always knows which rung of the A1 to C2 ladder they are working on.
A student's Learn screen in Carna for Schools: the assigned modules, each with its CEFR level and the skills it works on, sorted by due date. Carna School London is a sample school; the names, courses, levels and scores are demo data.
FAQ
Common questions.
Straight answers about Loora and Carna, including how this comparison was built and what the individual tutor cannot do yet.
Is Loora good for beginners?
Loora is built around conversation rather than structured courses, and it suits a learner who already has a foundation. Carna's path starts at A1 and runs to C2 in eight stages, so a beginner has a clear place to start.
Is Carna easier to start than Loora?
Loora's first full lesson is free and needs no payment details, and its plans start at $14.99 a month on the US App Store, as we read them on loora.com on 27 September 2026. The Carna app, in early access now, will open with a free plan, and joining the early-access list costs nothing.
Can I use Loora and Carna together?
Yes, once the Carna app opens to you: Loora for more speaking time, Carna for the path from A1 to C2 and the scores on all eight skills. Until then, the early-access list is how you hear first.
How did you check the Loora column?
The Loora column reflects the plans and features Loora publishes, as we checked them in May 2026. Its free plan and prices were checked again on 27 September 2026, on loora.com. Carna's column is held to the same standard as the Loora column, so where it falls short, it says so. "Partly" means a feature exists with a limit, and the limit is named under the row. Products change quickly, so check loora.com for the latest.
EARLY ACCESS
Get in first.
The Carna app is in early access: no individual sign-up yet, and it will open with a free plan. Leave your name on the early-access list, free to join, and we write once, when your place opens.