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A marketplace that connects language learners with professional tutors for one-on-one online lessons.
italki is a marketplace for language lessons with real teachers and tutors. You choose a teacher for the language you want to learn — from more than 150 languages — check their profile, reviews, and price, and book one-to-one video lessons at a time that suits you. There is no subscription: you pay per lesson, and you can try different teachers until you find the right one.
Key Features
- One-to-one lessons with real teachers
- 150+ languages to choose from
- Pay per lesson — no subscription
- Professional teachers and community tutors
- Trial lessons to find the right teacher
- Community challenges and exercises
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lessons | Varies by tutor | Teachers set their own rates, from a few dollars to $50+ an hour; trial lessons are cheaper. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: learners who want personal, one-to-one language lessons with a teacher they choose.
Popular with: Students, Teachers
Popular with: Students, Teachers
How it works
The platform's strength is choice and flexibility. Professional teachers offer structured lessons with a curriculum, while community tutors offer cheaper conversation practice, and prices range from a few dollars to more than $50 an hour depending on the teacher. It also has a community section with language challenges, exercises, and discussion.
italki is pay-per-lesson, with prices set by each teacher — check the official site for current rates. There is no subscription and no free plan, though trial lessons are cheap. It is a strong pick for learners who want personal, one-to-one teaching, though quality varies by teacher and you need to choose carefully.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Huge choice of teachers and languages
- Pay per lesson — no subscription lock-in
- Trial lessons make it easy to find a fit
- One-to-one attention from a real teacher
✗ Cons
- Quality varies by teacher
- No free plan — every lesson is paid
- Prices vary widely and need checking per teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
Is italki free?
No — italki has no free plan. Pay per lesson; tutor rates vary
What is italki best for?
learners who want personal, one-to-one language lessons with a teacher they choose.
What kind of tool is italki?
italki is a Education & Learning tool on VerlumoAI.
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