Italki is an online language learning site that brings together students and teachers for individual lessons. It is a social network and marketplace with a language learning profile, whereby users can schedule and pay for language courses online with professional teachers or community teachers. It has flexible scheduling, numerous languages, and the ability to define specific learning objectives.
For more information and personal experience on how to use Italki, you may go to the following blogs
My Experience Taking Language Lessons on italki by Walter Freiberg. This article documents the author's learning experience on Italki with 162 lessons from January 2020 to September 2022, studying different languages such as German, Italian, Portuguese, and English. It gives details on lesson type, selecting a tutor, and the learning experience.
Italki: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching" by Just Joey Travel Blog: This is January 2025 article that analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of teaching on Italki. It brings up issues of making money, flexibility, competition, and gives tips on how to succeed as an online language teacher.
These resources can give you useful information whether you are considering learning or teaching on Italki.