italki
Hong Kong
What it is
italki connects learners with teachers for private language lessons by video call. The app lists more than 150 languages with native teachers, and students can choose teachers by interest, specialization, or accent. Lessons may last 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes and can be tailored to levels A1 through C2. Topics include conversation, business, grammar, creative writing, and exam preparation; some teachers use books, videos, or cards. Classes can take place in italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another platform. Students pay per class and may purchase credits or class packages. Teacher-set rates are listed as less than $10 per class for qualified teachers and less than $5 for tutors; three trial classes are listed for less than $5 each. A free community lets members ask questions, practice, and exchange languages with other students. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Google Play lists more than 5 million downloads. It says data is encrypted in transit, not shared with third parties, and can be deleted on request; developer-provided privacy details may vary by use, region, and age.
For and against
For
- More than 150 languages with native teachers
- Lesson durations range from 30 to 90 minutes
- Teachers can tailor lessons to A1 through C2
- Free community for practice and language exchanges
Against
- Students pay per class
- Teacher-set prices vary
- Privacy details may vary by use, region, and age
The verdict
italki offers private lessons with flexible durations, topics, and teacher selection, alongside a free learner community. Class costs depend on the teacher, and the app also lists paid credits and class packages.
Who it suits
italki suits learners looking for one-to-one language lessons, with options to select a teacher, lesson length, and topic. Its free community may also suit people who want to practice or exchange languages with other students.
Plans and prices
Private language lessons
Qualified teachers: less than $10 per class · Tutors: less than $5 per class · Three trial classes for less than $5 each
Read 30 Sep 2026 · play.google.com
On the record
- Android availability
- The italki app is available on Google Play and has more than 5 million downloads listed.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Flexible lesson length
- Students can choose class durations of 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Free community
- The app describes a free community for asking questions, practicing languages, and language exchanges with other students.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- iOS availability
- The iPhone and iPad app is listed as free with in-app purchases.apps.apple.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Language range
- The app listing says more than 150 languages are available with native teachers.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Lesson formats
- Teachers can tailor lessons to levels A1 through C2 and offer topics such as conversation, business, grammar, creative writing, and exam preparation.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Payment model
- Students pay per class and can buy credits or class packages.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security and privacy
- Google Play says the app encrypts data in transit, does not share data with third parties, and lets users request data deletion; the developer-provided information may vary by use, region, and age.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The app listing provides support at [email protected].play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported class platforms
- Online classes can use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another platform.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Teacher selection
- Learners can choose teachers by interests, specialization, or accent, and some teachers use books, videos, or cards in lessons.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- italki connects language learners with teachers for private video-call tutoring.play.google.com · read 30 Sep 2026
