My skepticism was related to finding a tutor who would be flexible and encouraging but this was quickly erased after my first session when I could see that the tutor was hard working and very encouraging and understanding.

I have completed five lessons and am amazed at how much I have already learned. Not only does my teacher converse with me in Italian she also sends me worksheets and small sound clips that I work on at my own pace.

Two months have passed since I first started and I can say that I have seen great leaps forward in my Japanese. Since my first lesson with my tutor, I realized that he would help me improve exponentially.

italki is perfect for people who have little time, not enough budget to pay for a private tutor, and especially people who like the idea of talking with people from all around the world.