HelloTalk

Chat with native speakers learning your language

Last verified: 22 Oct 2026

HelloTalk is a language exchange app: you find native speakers who are learning your language and practise together by chatting, for free.

Key facts

Available on	iOS, Android
Format	Language exchange (chat)
Free option	Free to practise

Sources: hellotalk.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. “Available on” is from this listing. Blank means we haven't found it in official docs yet, not that it's unsupported.

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Details

Pricing model	Freemium or paid
Platforms	iOS, Android
Category	Language exchange
Website	hellotalk.com

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