italki
Type of site | Language Learning |
|---|---|
| Available in | Arabic, 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 origin | China |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Kevin Chen, Yongyue Jiang |
| CEO | Kevin Chen |
| Industry | Language learning,Online education, Professional certification |
| Services | 1-1 language lessons |
| URL | italki.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required (free) |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Current status | Active |
| Native client(s) on | iOS & Android |
italki (/ˈaɪtɔːki/) 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.