First, you'll need to purchase italki credits (ITC) through this website. You can use a variety of payment methods. 10ITC = $1 Next, you'll need to search for either an informal tutor or professional teacher. Choose a few that you really like and "favorite' them to save their profiles for later. I would choose a teacher based on their availability and your schedule, their ratings and reviews, their teaching style and methods, and their personality. I would make sure to communicate with them a lot before hand. Finally, mouse over the trial session price and click "Schedule Session". A menu will pop up to confirm. You will then be sent to a different page to select a time and date, input your Skype or other free VOIP ID, add comments, and confirm your payment by entering your password. then it's just a matter of waiting to see what the teacher says or does! some teachers may alter the trial session price and give it to you for free or at a reduced rate :)