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Pick a time that matches your timezone and pay securely — your money is only released after the lesson.

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Learn, live

Join a video lesson with built-in whiteboard, chat and AI-assisted pronunciation feedback.

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Track your progress

Every lesson is recorded and summarized, with vocabulary, streaks and milestones saved to your dashboard.

Featured teachers

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Kenji Watanabe ▶ 4.9 · 2,480 Lessons
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Amara Diallo ▶ 5.0 · 4,050 Lessons
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Youssef Amrani ▶ 4.8 · 1,620 Lessons
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What learners say

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"I'd tried three apps before this. Nothing compares to actually talking to someone who corrects you mid-sentence."

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Learning Japanese, 8 months
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"Booking around my timezone was effortless, and my teacher's recordings became my actual study material."

Marcus T.
Learning Spanish, 1 year
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"I teach Swahili on the side now and it covers my rent. The payout dashboard is refreshingly clear."

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Teaching Swahili, 2 years

Why choose talklingoo

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Every feature exists to get you talking sooner — whether you're booking a lesson or building a teaching income.

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Teachers set their own rates; you always see the full price before you book.

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Cancel up to 24 hours ahead, or get a full refund if a lesson doesn't happen.

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Set your schedule, your rate, and get paid out weekly — no classroom required.

Pricing

You choose the teacher, they set the rate

Lesson prices vary by teacher, language and experience — here's a typical range.

Conversational
$10/hr

Casual native speakers, great for daily conversation practice.

Standard
$18/hr

Trained tutors with structured lesson plans and homework.

Certified
$28/hr

Certified educators for exam prep, business or academic goals.

Specialist
$45/hr

Top-rated specialists in translation, linguistics or dialect coaching.

TalkLingoo takes a small service fee on each booking. There are no subscriptions or hidden charges — you only pay for lessons you book.

FAQ

Questions, answered

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Every teacher goes through an identity and language verification interview before their profile goes live, and native-speaker badges are checked manually.
When am I charged for a lesson? +
Your payment is authorized at booking but only released to the teacher once the lesson is confirmed and completed.
Can I cancel or reschedule? +
Yes — cancel up to 2 hours before your lesson for a full refund, no questions asked. Closer than that, contact support and we'll review it.
How much can I earn as a teacher? +
You set your own hourly rate. Most new teachers price between $10–$25/hr while building reviews, then raise rates as demand grows.
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Yes, TalkLingoo is available on iOS and Android with full booking, messaging and video lesson support.

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