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italki vs Duolingo

italki

italki.com

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Confidence: Medium

Buy it if you're a self-motivated learner wanting cheap 1-on-1 conversation practice, especially in less-common languages.

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Pick italki when

  • Conversational practice with native speakers
  • Rare or niche languages
  • Budget learners
  • Self-directed learners

When italki is not a fit

  • Learners wanting structured, curriculum-driven courses
  • Anyone expecting painless refunds or responsive support
  • Casual dabblers . free apps cover that
  • Unsupervised kids; italki itself advises parental oversight

Sources

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