HelloTalk - Language Learning

HelloTalk - Language Learning

By HELLOTALK FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE LEARNING TALK CHAT APP

  • Category: Education
  • Release Date: 2012-12-15
  • Current Version: 6.1.20
  • Adult Rating: 9+
  • File Size: 561.54 MB
  • Developer: HELLOTALK FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE LEARNING TALK CHAT APP
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Score: 4.6
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Description

Practice languages with native speakers on HelloTalk! We recently introduced HelloTalk Live and Voiceroom - interactive language and culture events to help you master languages through the content you love! HelloTalk, the original language exchange app, connects you with native speakers to practice languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese and 160+ more) for FREE! HelloTalk equips you with learning tools such as translation and instant captions so you can learn by chatting with native speakers. Learn languages from locals around the world through livestreams and Voicerooms. Connect with expert hosts to discuss interesting topics with language partners in the learning community! Why HelloTalk? ► Real language learning atmosphere Whether you're focused on a widely spoken language or a less common one, HelloTalk caters to your needs. The system smartly matches you based on your native language and proficiency, while allowing you to filter ideal language partners according to various criteria such as age, location, and gender. Plus, with built-in translation and transliteration tools, you can communicate confidently without any language barriers. ► A powerful tool for sharpening your language skills Acquiring new words through conversations with native speakers is more effective than rigid memorization. Whether you're a student preparing for exams like the CET, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, planning to study abroad, or a professional seeking career advancement through language skills, HelloTalk offers native speakers who match your proficiency level for engaging interactions and valuable learning experiences. ► Immersive multi-person language chat rooms If you choose to learn Spanish, for example, every Voiceroom you enter on HelloTalk gathers Spanish learners and Spanish native speakers from around the world to discuss interesting topics. Here, only your voice needs to be heard, creating a comfortable, introvert-friendly atmosphere. Here, sharing mutual interests allows everyone to freely express themselves and share personal experiences, fostering both language intuition and authentic expression skills. It's incredibly addictive! ► Diverse global Livestreams HelloTalk features handpicked foreign language hosts who offer online video lessons, share language insights, and provide glimpses into their lives abroad. You can even join them on stage for one-on-one video conversations with fellow language learners. Whether you're grappling with pronunciation, speaking speed, or shyness, these hosts will assist you in refining your language skills and guiding the conversation. For rapid improvement in spoken language, there's no substitute for direct communication with native speakers! ► International Moments HelloTalk's Moments offers real-time posts covering learning, lifestyle, and cultural insights from around the world. It's your ticket to discovering fresh perspectives and gaining deeper insights into diverse cultural customs, all from the comfort of your home. Don't forget to engage with posts that catch your interest! What the world is saying about HelloTalk “One of the best apps to help you learn a new language.” - 9to5Mac "When you're ready to experiment with a foreign language, HelloTalk provides an excellent opportunity for interaction with other speakers." –PCMag "HelloTalk, which connects native speakers with an apprentice, also offers language exchanges to its 20 million users in more than 150 languages." -Forbes START PRACTICING LANGUAGES RIGHT AWAY!!! Learn more about the HelloTalk app: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hellotalk/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellotalkapp Send any feedback to support@hellotalk.com - Privacy Policy: https://www.hellotalk.com/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://www.hellotalk.com/terms-of-service

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Reviews

  • Hellotalk

    4
    By Drewmapu
    The app is amazing! But I lost my password and need to get back in but it won’t let me, the app really help out a lot but Im seeking help to get my account back!.

  • HORRIBLE

    1
    By Superdry361
    I used this app regularly back in college about six years ago, and it was genuinely helpful then. Unfortunately, it's taken a noticeable turn for the worse. The interface has become confusing and restrictive for free users—it's obvious the app is pushing hard for paid subscriptions. One particularly frustrating issue is how the app handles language and location. I'm a native Vietnamese speaker living in the U.S., so I selected Vietnamese as my native language. The app then automatically set my location to Vietnam and switched all the settings to Vietnamese, even though I want the app experience in English. There’s no intuitive way to change this without jumping through hoops. It’s disappointing to see an app that once prioritized user experience now prioritize monetization over accessibility. This used to be a great tool, but it's slowly following the unfortunate path of so many freemium apps—sacrificing usability for profit.

  • Boooooooring and confusing

    1
    By Blaheffingblah
    Tl;dr -if you’re looking for boring chitchat (and very little actual learning and practice) this is your app. If you’re wanting to learn the language, look elsewhere. I’m only here temporarily because I’m having issues with the other app that I normally use. Complicated and confusing user interface. Most of the rooms are SUPER boring. People talking about food, weather, politics, same old boring topics that everyone else talks about. Very little actual language practice and learning. In any given moment, if there are 50 rooms open, MAYBE 1 of them will be educational and for practice. The rest will be boring chitchat. I upgraded just for one month in order to have my time limit removed and for similar reasons. apparently, I have to send several gifts to be able to do private parties, which I don’t intend to do, but it’s pretty lame. In light of how complicated and “busy” this app is, I can’t recommend it to anyone. I’m hoping to only using it temporarily until my account in a different app is fixed. Some people from the other app have temporarily joined me here, and they too, have expressed that they don’t like this app because of how confusing it is, and because they get kicked out of conversations with zero warning upon reaching their time limit, etc. So bottom line, way too busy and complicated, very few helpful rooms, etc. I’m excited to be done with this app. Also, the hosts sometimes remove you for zero reason. Several times now, I’ve entered a room, stayed down below for a few second without saying a word, and the host randomly removes me from the room with zero acknowledgement, zero explanation. Lots of people are here just to waste time chatting with their fellow native speakers about irrelevant topics. In summary, if you’re looking to learn and practice, this app is largely a waste of time. If you want to waste time chatting and debating with random people in your own language about things that don’t and topics that were boring 20 years ago (which accent is better, which language is harder to learn, how’s the weather in your town, what’s your favorite dessert - you know, boring things and boring conversations), then I have good news: this is the app for you! To be fair. Other apps are largely equally worthless. Tandem, for example: largely worthless. Many rooms/parties there are boring chitchat as well, and some of the Featured Parties are taught by unqualified people (like Stefanie, who regularly teaches things in English that aren’t correct.) Seem that finding an app where people actually want to learn is difficult to do.

  • I can’t send a message to my friends, but please help me.

    5
    By Shah355
    HelloTalk is very good apps for talking with other people and learning speaking English.

  • Translator

    1
    By Sprinkles1341
    How can a “language app” have such a garbage translator? It’s almost always not just wrong, it twists the message completely.

  • Awful App and Customer Service

    1
    By Daquan Williams
    I’m writing this review after having used this app for 5 years on and off and having my account banned for no reason. I had nearly 2k followers and all my hard work and dedication to the app was washed away today this morning. This app is more like a dating app and a social media app than a language learning app. The majority of messages I would receive were dating questions. Most of the “language partners” there weren’t serious. Most of them would either be there for attention or dating. Additionally, it’s a Chinese app so any mention of China will get you banned without a reason. Everything you do on that app is heavily monitored and most things you say are censored. This app is a joke and I’m glad I was banned. Don’t bother downloading this app and try out the plethora of other better apps. HelloTalk is such a joke. EDIT: I made a new account then I was device banned. This app is seriously a joke. I was being harassed by a Chinese woman and moderation banned me instead. App support on this app is useless and doesn’t do anything even after emailing them. They just say something like “you violated community guidelines” in some broken English. Don’t waste your time on HelloTinder. I’ll be sure to make a YouTube video exposing them.

  • PAY FOR EVERYTHING

    1
    By гражданка помойки
    You need to pay for everything! I am a new user, the app gave me the vip for 3 days, today it's over and i can't even just log into the voice room. Is this normal? I understand that you also need to receive support for your application, but why do such basic things cost a lot of money?

  • Greed ruined yet another app

    1
    By Goodbye HT!!!!
    As you can see from the title, greed has touched this app, and as greed ruins everything it literally touches, it has also ruined this once so beautiful app. Very sad to see, but a paywall for talking in voice rooms is and was enough to make someone like me, who would’ve recommended this app to my entire family and friends group, leave this egregiously greedy app. Really tragic and shameful to see. I would’ve thought the people who made this app made it out of love for an academic future where people around the world connect on a basis of having a genuine appreciation for knowledge, world cultures, and linguistics; however, the app’s disgustingly greedy developers, or their shareholders thought it smart to paywall literally EVERYTHING (except the right to breathe while using the app), and I hope it someday bites them in the butts, and understand how they ruined a perfect app with their insatiable lust for money. Goodbye forever HelloTalk.

  • Can’t recommend as it is now.

    2
    By MaxM0ti0n
    I’ve been using HT for about a year, and although I’ve been on and off with it, it leaves a lot to be desired. The vast majority of people on this app seem to use it as twitter or a personal blog and not for making new friends and language partners. It’s hard making any connections on this app. Plus, there are too many paid subscriptions and features make it frustrating to use. They’ve even added an AI chat bot feature. Why would I want an AI chat bot when the purpose of the app is to talk to real people??? I don’t see myself using this for much longer…

  • Don’t download

    1
    By #THE BEST GAMES EVER I PLAYED
    You get banned for talking anything about the Chinese government or anything bad about China

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