Learning Platforms

As some of you may know, YoliChat is a program that allows students (primarily Chinese) to get on-demand English classes with native English speakers through WeChat, a Chinese messaging app. In becoming a teacher with YoliChat, you gain access to one of the largest English-language learning market – China. While the application process is not […]

YoliChat is a program within the WeChat app where students (primarily Chinese) can take on-demand classes with native English speakers.

For serious language learners, you need to check out Ling-q. You will be able to improve multiple aspects of your language skill: reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary. And you can join the learning community to find a language exchange partner. This learning platform was developed by a linguist, Steve Kaufman, who himself is one of […]

Live Lingua is a website that connects teachers with students much like like iTalki and Verbling. But where it is different is in it’s free learning materials.

If you’re looking for someone to tutor you locally, using Wyzant to get started is a good option.

eply is an online platform which pairs students with private tutors, either locally in-person or remotely via Skype. It features a ranking algorithm which uses machine learning for classification and recommendation of tutors.

Verbling lets you “learn over 50 languages with 6,000+ teachers on the most advanced language learning platform in the world.”

Italki is a web platform and mobile app that allows users to “get 1-on-1 lessons from native language teachers and join a community of more than 5 million language learners.”

This app is quite unique, as it uses engaging real-world videos; such as commercials and news, to turn them into English-learning experiences.

Known as Asia’s ‘largest English learning platform’, HelloEnglish is what is known as a spoken English app.