What are the technology requirements for italki teachers?

• Stable internet connection

You should have access to an internet connection with a speed of at least 20 Mbps to:

• Give your lessons online
• Accept lesson requests from students
• Communicate with your students and manage your teaching profile.

You can test your connection speed here and improve your connection speed here.

• Video Communication Tools

You need to download, install and test  at least 1 of these communication tools before your first lesson. All are free to use for calling between users.

• Test your Skype connection
• Verify Hangouts Sound and Video
• Facetime requirements
• QQ System requirements
• WeChat

To protect your privacy, do not give out your personal account information to students or post it on your profile. When a student requests a session with you, italki will provide you and your student with the contact details so that you can add each other on your chosen communication platform.

For more information about setting up and using communication tools, click here.

• Microphone and/or webcam

You must have a webcam and microphone. Headphones are also recommended.

Using an external camera or microphone typically provides better audio/video quality than using your device's built-in camera or microphone.