Italki

italki 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.

 History 
italki started in 2007. The founders are Kevin Chen and Yongyue Jiang. At first, it worked like a community for language learners. Later, it became a paid marketplace for live one-to-one lessons. Early news stories called it a Shanghai-based social network for people who learn languages.

 Products and services 
italki is an online marketplace for one-to-one lessons by video. Teachers set prices and times. Learners can choose “professional teachers” or “community tutors” and can filter by price, country, and lesson type.

 Reception 
In 2012, The Independent named italki on its list of “10 best language products.”

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