Tool description
- Category: Website
- LANGUAGES: mul Multiple languages
- Minimum Price: 5 €
Summary
Today, it offers up to 150 languages, distributed among 10,000 teachers of various nationalities.
It has a clear and intuitive interface.
I like...
✅ Very affordable lessons due to competition between teachers
✅ Clear and easy to use interface
✅ Teacher presentation videos
✅ The distinction between "professional teacher" and "community tutor"
✅ Great search tools
✅ Convenient booking system
✅ The quality of the articles
I don’t like...
❌ Difficulty finding a teacher due to the number
❌ Risk of spam and harassment common to all dating sites
❌ Many teachers tend to fake or inflate their credentials and experience
❌ Low prices for sellers (wild competition)
❌ No "instant lesson" feature
Detailed description
How it works
Step 1: Choose the language and the teacher
The first thing to do is to select the language you are interested in. Then, a list of teachers able to teach this language is proposed. Most are natives and already have a lot of lessons under their belt. A guarantee of security and stability on the site, which also offers a 5-star rating system.
Step 2: Select lesson type, date and time
When clicking on a teacher's profile, a more detailed page is displayed, with a lot of information, such as: CV, statistics, prices and types of lessons.
Step 3: Let's talk!
Once you have found the right profile, the right lesson and the right slot, all you have to do is validate your choice and wait for the big day!
The teachers
One of Italki's strengths is that it clearly distinguishes between "teachers" and "tutors". The teachers have an official diploma to present.
In reality, there are good and bad in both categories, but reliability, seriousness and follow-up will be more frequent among "certified teachers".
Search Engine
The platform has a huge base of teachers, which will give you a problem of choice.
The presentations of the sellers are more and more professional.
Even if the choice is important, make your requests politely and respect people.
Profiles
Profile Summary
Here is an example of a profile summary that appears when you have launched a search
Detailed profile
Here is an example of a detailed profile that appears when you click on a summary:
Community
Italki is also an exchange network with a large community
The search is very simple with a pre-list corresponding to your criteria.
Due to the number of profiles, it is very easy to find a match. The trick is to know what you are going to do with the person and if it is a good match for you.
Beware of fake profiles and scams.
Articles
The multitude of teachers on Italki has generated an impressive number of quality articles.
Those excellent educational and informative articles (suggested among others by the teachers) are pleasant to read.
Prices and Payment
Prices are clearly displayed. Trial lessons at a reduced price are generally offered as decreasing prices according to the teachers. Different payment currencies are available.
How to make a living using italki as a teacher
You can teach your mother tongue (or a language you are almost native to). This has become very popular in recent years, which has led to much stricter policies for accepting teachers on the platform.
Start with low prices to get good reviews. Then increase your prices gradually.
Conclusion: our opinion on Italki
Learning a language through Italki is truly possible no matter what time zone you are in or what part of the world you are based. It's plainly a flexible website and app that is truly student-centered.
The large number of teachers can make it difficult to make a choice quickly, but offers the possibility of finding a competent, inexpensive teacher who will meet your requirements.
The site is very intuitive, secure and professional.
It should be noted however that the price and the quality of the language tutor can vary depending on the filters that you will apply.
- vincentSeptember 2022
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