Rather than a fixed course catalog, italki connects you to 10,000+ tutors across 150+ languages, so 'catalog depth' is really tutor availability and specialty.
Teaching Quality92%
Live 1-on-1 conversation with a real tutor is the fastest way to build speaking confidence — quality depends on picking a well-reviewed tutor for your goals.
Platform UX84%
Booking, messaging, and paying tutors is smooth, with clear tutor profiles, reviews, and video introductions to help you choose.
Pros
✓Real conversation practice with native speakers
✓Huge price range — from affordable community tutors to professional teachers
✓150+ languages, including rare and regional ones
✓Flexible scheduling, book lessons on demand
Cons
–No free plan — every lesson costs money
–Quality depends heavily on choosing the right tutor
–No structured curriculum unless your tutor provides one
What’s included
1-on-1 video lessons
10,000+ tutors across 150+ languages
Flexible on-demand scheduling
Community language exchange
In-app lesson materials
Tutor reviews and ratings
Pricing
Pricing is entirely pay-per-lesson and ranges from around $5/hr for community tutors to $40+/hr for professional certified teachers.
Certificates
italki doesn't issue certificates — it's built for conversational practice, not formal credentialing.
Mobile App
The mobile app supports booking and taking lessons, messaging tutors, and reviewing lesson materials.
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