italki

italki
Type of site
Language Learning
Available inArabic, Czech, Dutch, English, Esperanto, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Vietnamese
Headquarters,
China
Country of originChina
Area servedWorldwide
Founder(s)Kevin Chen, Yongyue Jiang
CEOKevin Chen
IndustryLanguage learning,Online education, Professional certification
Services1-1 language lessons
URLitalki.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationRequired (free)
Launched2007 (2007)
Current statusActive
Native client(s) oniOS & Android

italki (/ˈtɔːki/) is an online language learning platform which connects language learners and teachers through video chat. The site allows students to find online teachers for 1-on-1 tutoring, and teachers to earn money as freelance tutors. italki is headquartered in Hong Kong, China.

One can choose online language lessons taught by a professional teacher, who provides structured learning plans, or a community tutor. Students may also use it as a platform for mutual language exchange.