italki is an online language learning marketplace connecting students with 30,000+ native teachers for personalized 1-on-1 lessons in 150+ languages, with flexible scheduling and pay-as-you-go pricing starting from $4 per lesson.
italkiitalki is a global language learning platform that connects students with native language teachers for personalized 1-on-1 online lessons. Founded in 2007, italki has grown to serve over 10 million learners worldwide across more than 200 countries, offering access to 30,000+ professional teachers and community tutors who teach 150+ languages. The platform operates on a flexible, pay-as-you-go model with no subscriptions required, allowing learners to choose their own schedule and pace. italki offers both professional teachers with proven teaching experience and qualifications, as well as community tutors who are passionate about sharing their native language and culture. Beyond 1-on-1 lessons, italki provides group classes, a community platform for language learners to connect and practice, language assessment tests, podcasts, vocabulary tools, and AI-powered features for lesson analysis and personalized learning recommendations. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and operates under italki HK Limited, with affiliated services through Lingbe, S.L. italki's mission is to help everyone achieve their language learning ambitions through human interaction and cultural sharing, believing this is the most effective way to become fluent in a foreign language. The platform has facilitated millions of lessons and serves learners of all ages and proficiency levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers preparing for proficiency exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and HSK.
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Personalized language lessons with native speakers and professional teachers. Students can choose from 30,000+ teachers across 150+ languages, book trial lessons, and schedule sessions that fit their pace and goals. Lessons range from 30 to 90 minutes.
Flexible Scheduling
Native Teachers
Trial Lessons
Free platform for language learners to connect, share experiences, ask questions, receive feedback, and practice with millions of learners from 190+ countries. Includes discussion forums, language exchange, and peer support.
Language Exchange
Peer Feedback
Discussion Forums
Free platform for language learners to meet, practice, share experiences, and receive feedback from millions of learners across 190+ countries. Includes discussion forums, language exchange, and peer feedback.
Peer Practice
Discussion Forums
Language Exchange
Fun and engaging online group classes designed and led by expert teachers. Classes cover various topics from conversation practice to exam preparation, with small group sizes for interactive learning.
Expert Teachers
Small Groups
Topic-Based
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Progress Tracking
Department Management
Batch Enrollment
Fast and accurate language proficiency assessment powered by Emmersion. Tests speaking and grammar skills in 15 minutes with results aligned to CEFR, ACTFL, TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC standards. Available for English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Italian.
AI Assessment
Speaking Test
Grammar Test
AI-powered language proficiency assessment that evaluates speaking and grammar skills in 15 minutes. Powered by Emmersion technology, results align with CEFR, ACTFL, TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC standards. Available for English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Italian.
Speaking Assessment
Grammar Test
Fast Results
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Andy needed to achieve a competitive IELTS score but lacked confidence in his English abilities. He was uncertain about his speaking and comprehension skills going into the standardized test. Andy combined self-study with regular lessons from italki tutors. The tutors helped him practice English conversation and build confidence in his language abilities. The tutoring sessions were structured to support his IELTS preparation needs. Andy received a score of 7.5 on his first IELTS test. He reported feeling much more comfortable when speaking English. He saw exponential improvement in his ability to speak and understand the language.
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