Frustrated by the variable quality of iTalki tutors? Targumi offers certified native teachers, a structured curriculum, and a flat subscription at €19.99/month in 100+ languages.
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iTalki is one of the largest P2P language teaching platforms in the world, with over 30,000 teachers available in 150+ languages. Its marketplace model offers two types of teachers: certified "teachers" (more expensive) and informal "tutors" (cheaper, but without teaching qualifications). The massive choice is an advantage, but quality varies wildly depending on the tutor you pick, and there is no structured curriculum: it's up to the teacher to decide how to run the lessons. On top of that, the per-session model makes budgeting difficult. Targumi takes a radically different approach: all native teachers are certified and carefully selected, a transparent flat subscription, a structured curriculum with quizzes and exercises, small groups of 2 to 5 students maximum, and an active WhatsApp community per language. Here is the full comparison.
On iTalki, quality depends entirely on the tutor you choose. An informal "tutor" may speak their native language perfectly, but teaching effectively is a different skill. At Targumi, all teachers are certified natives, selected for their teaching method and their ability to help students progress. No surprises, no bad experiences.
iTalki's per-session model looks appealing: €4 per hour for an informal tutor seems cheap. But for certified teachers, expect €15 to €30 per session. For 2 classes per week, that's between €120 and €240 per month. Targumi offers 2 live classes per week with certified teachers for €19.99/month. The math is simple.
On iTalki, each session is independent. There is no systematic progress tracking, no quizzes to measure your skills, no structured exercises between classes. Targumi builds a complete learning path for each student: placement quiz, progressive exercises between classes, and a teacher who knows exactly where you stand at each session.
iTalki connects you with teachers but doesn't create a learner community. At Targumi, each language group has an active WhatsApp group: you practise with your classmates between classes, share resources, and ask questions outside of sessions. This continuous immersion is what turns weekly classes into real progress.
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