italki is an online language learning platform that connects learners with professional teachers and community tutors for live 1-on-1 video lessons. With over 30,000 teachers available across more than 150 languages, learners can find instruction in widely studied languages such as English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Korean, and many others. Lessons are conducted via italki Classroom, Skype, Zoom, or other preferred video platforms, with session lengths ranging from 30 to 90 minutes.

The platform operates on a pay-as-you-go model with no subscription or lock-in required. Learners purchase italki credits to book individual sessions, with lesson prices set independently by each teacher. Community tutors, who are native or fluent speakers focused on conversation practice, typically charge between $4 and $20 per lesson. Professional teachers, who hold formal qualifications and offer structured lesson plans, typically charge between $10 and $40 per lesson. Trial lessons are available at discounted rates to allow learners to evaluate a teacher before committing to regular sessions.

Beyond 1-on-1 lessons, italki offers group classes led by expert teachers, a free language assessment tool, vocabulary sets, daily quizzes, community podcasts, study prompts, and seasonal language challenges. An optional subscription called italki Plus adds AI-powered lesson summaries, personalized flashcards, vocabulary lists, progress tracking, and exclusive events for $4.99 per month on an annual plan or $5.99 per month on a monthly basis, with a free 30-day trial for new users.

The italki Community connects millions of language learners from more than 190 countries, enabling free practice, peer feedback, and language exchange. Learners can share posts, receive corrections from teachers, and interact with native speakers outside of scheduled lessons. The platform is accessible via web browser and mobile app on both iOS and Android.