italki is an online marketplace for language teachers where you choose a teacher by language, price, and reviews, then book one-on-one video lessons. It helps a woman professional improving her English or French for work, or learning a new language for a target market, with freedom to choose time and teacher.
Key features
- Many languages: from English and French to less common ones.
- Professional teachers and conversation tutors: depending on your goal.
- Profiles and reviews: help you choose.
- Flexible booking: around your schedule.
Pricing
italki has no subscription. You pay per lesson, and each teacher sets their own price by experience and lesson length, so costs vary widely. Compare several teachers before booking.
Prices change over time. Details above are based on teacher pages on italki.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Pay only for lessons you book | Teacher quality varies |
| Wide choice of languages and teachers | Finding the right teacher takes time |
| Fully flexible timing | No standard curriculum beyond what the teacher sets |
italki vs Preply
Preply, also covered on bahiyat, works similarly as a tutor marketplace. Compare available teachers and prices for your language on both.
Who it’s best for
Women professionals and founders who want flexible one-on-one lessons with a teacher they choose.
Skip it if you prefer an app with ready lessons you study alone without booking a teacher.
How to get started
Set your goal, shortlist two or three well-reviewed teachers, and book a first lesson with each before committing.
FAQ
Is there a monthly subscription? No, you pay per lesson.
Can it help with job interview prep? Yes, ask your teacher to focus on your field’s vocabulary and a mock interview.
Disclosure: bahiyat may earn a commission if you sign up for italki through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
