HelloTalk

Chats, Voice Notes, and Calls

Message partners, exchange voice notes, or hop on free calls to practice pronunciation and listening. Slow playback and speech-to-text help learners check clarity and pace without pressure. Audio journals capture progress over time so you hear how intonation and fluency improve with regular sessions. Learners can rehearse lines before sending and compare takes, which reduces anxiety and encourages steady, daily practice. Optional call timers and prompts keep sessions focused on goals like travel phrases, interviews, or exam topics.

Inline Translation and Corrections

Tap to translate tricky phrases without leaving the chat, and request or apply corrections with markup so learning sticks. Saved items become flashcards for quick review between sessions. Context examples show polite forms and alternatives, helping learners avoid literal but awkward expressions. Correction threads preserve before-and-after examples, and you can export them as bite-size reviews that guide later drills. Regional notes highlight nuance and politeness levels so phrasing fits context rather than only literal meaning.

Find Partners and Topics

Match by language, level, and interests so conversations start naturally. Topic prompts and icebreakers keep exchanges flowing even on busy days when energy is low. Time-zone matching surfaces partners who are online now, making it easier to form steady study habits. Interest filters include hobbies and industries, helping professionals find peers who understand domain vocabulary. Scheduling hints suggest overlapping windows for recurring chats, turning casual matches into reliable partners that support measurable progress.

Moments and Community Feedback

Post questions, photos, or short clips to get help from many speakers at once. Upvotes and replies highlight clear explanations that others found useful. Guidelines and moderation promote positive exchanges, reducing the risk of off-topic or unhelpful comments. Voice-over replies on Moments demonstrate natural phrasing, and badges reward helpful explanations that aid newcomers. You can follow experts who consistently give clear answers, building a dependable mini-curriculum around your goals.

Safety and Learning Tools

Filters and reporting keep interactions respectful; privacy controls limit who can reach you. Built-in drills reinforce recent corrections so practice translates into durable habits. Safety settings block unknown calls, limit location visibility, and restrict DMs to mutual follows for peace of mind. Weekly reminders turn saved errors into quick quizzes so improvements become permanent rather than one-off fixes. Daily streaks, reminders, and goals maintain momentum without turning study into a chore or distraction.