italki
italki connects language learners with teachers for private video-call tutoring.
What italki is
italki connects language learners with teachers for private video-call tutoring. Its app lists more than 150 languages with native teachers, and students can choose teachers by interests, specialization, or accent. Lessons can last 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes, with topics including conversation, business, grammar, creative writing, and exam preparation. Teachers can tailor lessons to levels A1 through C2, and some use books, videos, or cards. Students pay per class and can purchase credits or class packages. Teacher-set prices 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. Online classes can use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another platform. A free community supports questions, language practice, and exchanges with other students. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Google Play lists more than 5 million downloads and says data is encrypted in transit, not shared with third parties, and deletable on request; developer privacy details may vary by use, region, and age.
Good
- More than 150 languages are listed.
- Choose teachers by interests, specialization, or accent.
- Four lesson durations are available.
- Free community supports practice and language exchanges.
- Trial classes are listed for less than $5 each.
Watch out
- Students pay per class.
- Teachers set prices.
- Privacy details may vary by use, region, and age.
Who it suits
italki suits learners looking for one-to-one language lessons with teacher choice and flexible class lengths. Its community may also suit people who want to practice or exchange languages with other students.
Verdict
italki combines private lessons with a free community for language practice. Class cost depends on the teacher, so review the listed prices and trial options when choosing.
Plans and prices
From italki's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Private language lessons | — | Qualified teachers: less than $10 per class · Tutors: less than $5 per class · Three trial classes for less than $5 each · Per class; teacher-set prices |
The facts
Each one read from italki's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android availability
- The italki app is available on Google Play and has more than 5 million downloads listed.checked 30 Sep 2026
- iOS availability
- The iPhone and iPad app is listed as free with in-app purchases.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Supported class platforms
- Online classes can use italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or another platform.checked 30 Sep 2026
What it does
- Flexible lesson length
- Students can choose class durations of 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Language range
- The app listing says more than 150 languages are available with native teachers.checked 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Payment model
- Students pay per class and can buy credits or class packages.checked 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The app listing provides support at [email protected].checked 30 Sep 2026
- Teacher selection
- Learners can choose teachers by interests, specialization, or accent, and some teachers use books, videos, or cards in lessons.checked 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- italki connects language learners with teachers for private video-call tutoring.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Free community
- The app describes a free community for asking questions, practicing languages, and language exchanges with other students.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Hong Kongchecked 28 Sep 2026
