Reviewing HelloTalk: Meet language exchange partners and learn a language

[@zuzanella]

I've got this app for about 2 months now and it's sooo cool! However, I'm kinda stressed out when it comes to write to someone in Japanese - it's my main TL now and I'm quite a beginner. But you really encourage me to push myself more! Thank you, Lindie :D

[@jacksonteng6279]

I am learning Japanese, too. So happy to see someone learning Japanese. Even though I am also struggling with it

[@zuzanella]

@@jacksonteng6279 Yes! That's always very nice when you find someone learning your TL ^^ Good luck with your studies!!

[@jacksonteng6279]

@@zuzanella Thank you. Good luck to you, too. Just downloaded the app this morning. It’s so hard to take the first step to talk to someone on the app. That’s someone from the other side of the world, makes me so nervous 😄

[@zuzanella]

@@jacksonteng6279 It might take some time to write and - to get an answer, sometimes you won't receive a response at all. However it's really worth trying! You have a chance to get to know some very interesting people and even if your conversation won't be that great - they won't remember it after few days :) Just have fun and don't forget about your safety too!

[@jacksonteng6279]

@@zuzanella Yup I just sent a message to someone who lives Japan. So far no response 😂. I feel like those people who the app recommended already have too many partners. It must be hard for them to accept more partners. And I am hoping to find someone nearby, the app is asking me to upgrade, which means to pay for it apparently. It really frustrated me. But as you said, maybe I should try to write more

[@TalkingAmerican]

I started using HelloTalk last June, and it's made a huge impact in my language learning journey. It helped me cultivate a mindset of helping and being helped, and I even make occasional videos helping people with tricky English like phrasal verbs, etc.

[@karimnabil1851]

The free version only?

[@TalkingAmerican]

@@karimnabil1851 The free version is good, although I pay.

[@karimnabil1851]

@@TalkingAmerican Hi. I couldn’t change the language from English to German. Is that not available in the free version? Do I need to create another account?

[@TalkingAmerican]

@@karimnabil1851 I can't say with certainly, sorry.

[@mycats.4698]

Hello Talk is the app that literally had changed my life! I d met my wife which gave birth to our wonderful son and now am waiting my visa to be reunited with them in US! Had never thought I would meet the RIGHT girl! She s absolutely STUNNING, KIND AND GREAT!

[@mycats.4698]

@@hala-si3pn Yes I am!

[@tenshi_tries]

I used to use this app but I was too afraid of talking to strangers. Social problems only I can fix 😣

[@LindieBotes]

I find it a lot less nervewracking than talking to people in person - I used to be really shy too! I have a video about practicing languages as an introvert that might help you. Good luck!

[@essiilari5894]

I have the same problem and it's one of the main things that keep me from making progress in my language learning. My goal for 2020 is to finally start talking to strangers in my target language sooooo I downloaded HelloTalk now.. We can do it!!

[@Hana-gd1vr]

i can definitely relate to that! i actually downloaded the app for the first time a while ago, but the when someone actually tried to talk to me i got so nervous i immediately deleted it because i got so scared. i downloaded it again a month or so ago and at first everything went okay and i actually used it regularly, but there was a point where suddenly so many people were talking to me my brain just shut down and i haven’t really used it since (though i feel very sorry and guilty about it). i really hope we can both somehow overcome this problem, because communication is of course one of the most important parts for language learning!! good luck to you

[@abeurakadabeura]

Why are you nervous when using an app ? You could literally use a fake name and fake picture, it would be the same as typing this comment on KZbin, completely anonymously.

[@laylajameel1836]

Absit Reverentia Vero you are right, but it still feels difficult to talk to someone and chat

[@DKsilverghost]

The main problem I have with Hellotalk is that barely anyone are learning my native language. Finding language partners can be challenging when you speak a really small language. But at least there are some people who don't mind exchanging English and my target language even though I'm not a native speaker :) Otherwise I really like the app, when I can actually find someone to chat with.

[@benjaminbeneventi1154]

What's your native language ?

[@languagelearningdabbler]

I’m curious to know your native language too.

[@tomashavlicek733]

EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM! literally nobody replies to me...

[@rienzib]

Tomáš Havlíček which language do u guys speak?

[@tomashavlicek733]

@@rienzib I speak Czech lol

[@londonerlearnsjapanese3337]

The amount of times I've been ignored by people on HelloTalk lol. I remember a non-native english speaker I knew got soo many messages that his phone broke and I was sitting there with a bunch of "Hey, whats up!" conversations open with no response - luckily, I don't take it personally. I'm gonna give it one more go

[@beayeon445]

I'm going to tell you that is really hard to find someone that will talk to you, I remember years ago I was sending messages to a lot of people like 30 lol and just one or two answered me, but I made a really good friend and we have been talking for 3 years :D Don't give up!

[@nehalkamal2677]

@@beayeon445 that's inspiring bc I stopped when I saw no response too

[@PanteraDeNoche]

@@beayeon445 One thing to remember is that people are at a different place in their journeys and I don't always have slots open to take in new friends. (Slots open in my time.) So I have a lot of people I never have replied to that may have made a perfect partner for me but I will never know because I never replied to them. But conversations fizzle out over time and these slots open up for me. I find that I have made friends through groups. The conversation flows even when I am not there and I can scroll back to catch up and then inject my feckless meandering in there.

[@shaunduky]

Oh I downloaded it just now to give it a try. Previously I used to be a Tandem user but result was unsatisfactory as most of the people there saw it as a dating app where they could be going fishing. *sigh*

[@moonishoou]

@@PanteraDeNoche are group chats possible on hellotalk or do you use a different service for that? the idea of a language exchange group chat is very smart!

[@travis3077]

Yes!! Hellotalk is awesome. I've met so many Russian friends that I have become close friends with and my knowledge of Russian has greatly improved. Great recommendation

[@tokyostudies]

Lindie if you were in those language-app KZbin adds I would never skip them 🌸

[@LindieBotes]

You're an angel, hahaha!!

[@j.j.6580]

I also use it from time to time, but sometimes there are soooo many unanswered messages that I’m even afraid to open it 😹 people are really active there :))

[@LindieBotes]

Yeah, I tend to stick to the timeline feature :D

[@moonishoou]

I guess it depends on the languages you're using, I have started using the app with a rather uncommon pair of languages and i am struggling to find conversation partners :/ but i see how an overflow of messages could happen and i would definitely be overwhelmed too :p

[@j.j.6580]

Monika Kupska yeah I think English and spanish are the most popular there, so that’s pretty easy:))

[@sharklee5469]

@@LindieBotes hello german speakers did not help me at all But polish speakers they help me! French people are too nice! I love poland

[@AfroLinguo]

@Julia Cho That is so true, I feel the same way as well

[@MeowyMakes]

I actually don't use VIP and am still practicing both Spanish AND Japanese on HelloTalk. In the system, technically I'm only practicing Japanese, but I found other native Spanish speakers who were also learning Japanese, and I practice my Spanish with them! HelloTalk is an AWESOME app!

[@faqirbirpelinyon9008]

I have it but İm like: Ohh this girl seems nice 2 sec later: Should I say hello? But then what am I gonna say? What if she doesnt wanna talk to me? Should I wait for someone to chat me?

[@idontexist1966]

Just wave if they reply, they reply if they don't move on

[@janny2483]

Yeees, bro, same with me lol

[@shrabanibhoi1808]

It happened to me but thankfully i got some people to talk. Btw which language are you learning?

[@patriciadorado3702]

Hi! I'm a Filipina and I just recently found your channel. I am currently a beginner in Korean language learning. I can understand, speak, and write in English, but I still not consider myself fluent. I just want to say thank you for the videos. With your videos, I feel like I am not alone in learning new languages. In fact I am a little anxious in learning Korean language today because among my friends and family members I am the only one interested in becoming a polyglot. I feel like everyone around me don't think that I can make it and so I'm also afraid that I will not make it. Nevertheless I will still continue. I'm going to try the app soon, too (when I already found my confidence to talk and converse with other people). Anyway, salamat nang maraming marami Lindie. God bless you. :)

[@wendyuche9861]

I feel the same way, not having anyone that can relate is really frustrating. I hope you are now a fluent polyglot. I'm rooting for you. 화이팅!

[@usingy0u]

i love hellotalk! i am using it to practise spanish and i've been making so many new friends from spain and latin america! :D

[@31marysilva]

👏👏👏

[@anjalinath8545]

Hellotalk is safe for girls???

[@nouhailatahiri3853]

@@anjalinath8545 not that much

[@iagodesouza1787]

hi, i speak portuguese and i trying to improve my english if you are interested to study together, tell me

[@XelenaX-wg2jr]

The problem is when you're really cool in chat but awkward in calls and irl 😂 I literally had a convo like this in a call Me: hola (hi) X: hola ¿cómo estás? (Hi, how are you?) Me: bien (fine) X: quieres practicar alemán (wanna practice German?) Me: ok, hallo (hi) X: hallo (hi) (And like that with Korean, Czech, and English 😂😂)

[@brendon2462]

Here's a tip direct the conversation from the start. So that you're practicing what your learning. Tell them you want yo practice phrases. Or just start talking and say then to lead the conversation. You can work vocabulary words into phrases. For example my hobbies are Working out at the gym or if they ask the gym.......... let's say recently you learned the word lifestyle in your target language. Add to that it's a lifestyle to work that new word into conversation to practice. Don't carry on with small talk too much. Because that isn't pressing you further in speaking. If you do that you'll stay a. A beginner level. Ask or initiate more meaningful conversation. Now if they direct it in a more meaningful way then just go with that.

[@KarlScholle]

I have used Hellotalk for abut 5 years. Your review is very comprehensive and gave me some more ideas about using HelloTalk. I am a free user - maybe I should pay for premium!

[@woodsy424]

Hey. I've had HelloTalk on my phone for some time but thanks to your video today I was able to really start using it and taking advantage of all its features. Thank you so much for posting this video, it really inspired me today.

[@qeishaananda4098]

I just downloaded HelloTalk a few days ago, that's because of your recommendation.. AND I LOVE IT!!!! 정말 감사하고 당신은 진짜 예쁘다~~

[@XxAkatsxX]

i recently redownloaded it, i tend to forget about it for a few months at a time lol >.< but i really love the app. people are always very nice and the sentence corrections are extremely helpful!!

[@tseringnorzom9810]

I have been using this app for almost year and it’s very easy to use and help me a lot to improve my language learning skills.

[@MakaylaMariie46]

I met someone who is my language partner & genuine friend on Hello Talk. Language exchange sites & apps have given me life long friends. They're amazing!

[@minnie6208]

You are so cute and nice hhhh when you were saying that “it is always nice to ask them if they want to be corrected” Just accidentally found this APP yesterday and it seems a good tool for the language learners who are looking for partners！

[@sarahdawson975]

Thanks for this walk through! I hadn't paid much attention to the Learn tab and I also stopped using the search tab because people wouldn't respond. Maybe I'll try again with a better intro. And maybe I'll even record an audio intro now that I can pronounce Korean a bit better! I've been using the premium version since last April. I liked being able to hide my age because Koreans are really weird about talking to people older than them... I'm quite a bit older and it hinders the conversations when they know. But I decided to cancel premium because it seemed silly to pay just for hiding my age and translations. I actually found that as my Korean got better I needed the translations less. Now when I don't understand I just copy it and pop it into Papago for a quick translation. It's happening less and less these days ☺️

[@liam4483]

Learning Mandarin I currently use both HelloTalk & Tandem, and overall I think HelloTalk is better. As a comparison, HelloTalk users tend to be more serious language learners compared to Tandem which is almost overwhelmingly active. Within two days on Tandem I had roughly 80 people message me and I would lose hours chatting on there in only my native language. It was fun, but less productive to my goals. Using HelloTalk I have to be much more active myself otherwise it would just be silent. The gender mix on Tandem has been very even, which is a positive. HelloTalk however is more boy to girl / girl to boy in my opinion. At the end of the day both have been (and are) beneficial. It would seem that native Mandarin speakers use Tandem much more, with feedback suggesting that HelloTalk is more active with users seeing to hook up, not learn another language. I will likely continue to use both until I settle to a few really strong partners to learn from.

[@anastasiafalcon4637]

Literally have never heard about this app... which is weird, since I've been using other similar ones for a long time. Thanks for the recommendation. I like the timeline thing. Way easier to tell something about yourself like that than update the description all the time.

[@larryhuang7074]

Oh! Thankfully.I finally got the system recommendation of you video. I have been searching your videos for longs since couple years ago. Won’t miss to subscribe this time. Love your videos～😬

[@SantiagoYepess]

Thank you so much Lindie, I'm a big fan of your videos!

[@callaliaevergreen1364]

Ahhh yes! Never heard of the app before but I'll be sure to check it out! Thanks Lindie💙

[@LorenzoL05]

HelloTalk is so good. Not only do you improve your language skills, you really meet great people and learn heaps about a different country.

[@intellectgrime]

Thanks so much for this video! I’ve been meaning to get a language exchange app and was a bit lost when it came to which one to try... This was really motivating. I’ll definitely try Hellotalk and let you know how it goes!

[@emma3117]

Just downloaded hellotalk because of this video! I am already talking to people in Chinese and getting ready to practice my reading and writing

[@bluejay9559]

If u know someone wants to learn Chinese plz introduce him or her to me

[@Tina7nina]

3:11 hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Thank u for the review lindie u re the best 💜🙆

[@LindieBotes]

HAHAHAH

[@DUPE321]

I started using HelloTalk this year and it has boosted my confidence in speaking Mandarin more.

[@bluejay9559]

R u studying Mandarin? Im a native Chinese.I just download hellotalk to improve my English.Can we help each other?

[@annacrystal9329]

Wow you are learning Chinese? Me too! Its so hard to find partner that wants to learn the languages you know 😂

[@DUPE321]

@@bluejay9559 Sure, would love to. What's your name on hellotalk?

[@DUPE321]

@@annacrystal9329 Yep, I am! Girl I know, I feel you on that. It's hard and it is also hard looking for the ways that can help both parties improve the language he/she is learing

[@bluejay9559]

@@DUPE321 My name is 江杰 but there some same names. Can u send me an Email? [e-mail] Im very glad to have a partner

[@joshuanelsen8602]

There is a lot of scamming non-sense on HT, but you can meet some really good friends, as well. As with any social site use a healthy dose of skepticism, while being friendly.

[@jamkrispop6257]

The app is great, but it's sooo hard to find people to exchange more than "how are you?" with. Specially with Japanese. I find it so hard to get Japanese people to talk, like I'm the only one who is trying to make an effort for the language exchange to work.

[@catalincc643]

Same with German and Korean. Even if you ask questions, from my encounters they don't reciprocate the question or try to maintain the conversation :(. Although it's very successful with Spanish, they talk non-stop

[@abeurakadabeura]

13 years ago I wanted to learn Japanese and tried to meet Japanese people online. I sent dozens of messages but no one ever replied me. The first peoeple who were actually intersted in talking to me were all Koreans and since then I started giving up on Japanese and focus on Korean. If you meet Koreans who aren't talkative, it's because they can't speak English well so they don't know how to express their mind.

[@janny2483]

It's not only with Japanese, same with English and Spanish. I think, it's a common situation with almost all of the languages. And this is my problem too😅 so hard to find a theme for chatting, especially when you are the one, who interested in the conversation

[@bellachan5413]

Ikr I keep asking them how their grammar work but they keep ignoring my question

[@HueNguyen-ec5pt]

@@catalincc643 OMG it's so true with Koreans!!

[@luisangelalvarezbarrera5527]

I loved the part when you said Koronaviruz! 🤣😂

[@LindieBotes]

I was gonna put the meme but didn't wanna be too extra 😅

[@luisangelalvarezbarrera5527]

@@LindieBotes It would never be enough 😂 Thanks for the review, always so helpful. I know you didn't check my last comment, but you should check de MIA method form Matt vs Japan and tell us what you think 🙏🙏🙏

[@lszuznoo]

Me: *reading this comment* Lindie: *KORONAVIRUS*

[@josannelochanmd]

I started my Chinese language journey with my one year old son! You are my inspiration!!!

[@SA-mv2ku]

I downloaded it a year ago and it was so hard to find someone serious about learning. No one would respond and stuff😂💔 so I deleted it. Because of this video I came back to it and just like that I found a partner! Turns out someone had contacted me and I didn’t respond for 4 months😂💔

[@Fit_soldier]

Is this a dating app

[@idontexist1966]

@@Fit_soldier no

[@Cattie383]

I'm using it for about a year now,it is very helpful for learning new languages ,and improve your communication skills,and also make global friends 😀

[@lieslvanhouten3899]

I'm honestly scared to use it because I want to practice my chinese pronounciation but I'm pretty much a beginner and idk if that will be alright

[@ginismoja2459]

It was amazing until 2016 or 2017, whenever the monetisation happened. If you're a native speaker of an obscure language, good luck finding anyone... It also kind of became like Instagram with people not wanting to talk but just upload their food.

[@Jamie-ht1hd]

I must have a problem with talking to people online because I’ve had language learning apps for talking to native speakers before but I hate having surface conversations, but then once someone has a deep conversation with me I feel so invested in them and then I feel overwhelmed at the idea of having to keep up with them and chat frequently. This really seems like a recurring issue for me, does anyone know if there’s a way to find balance?

[@ezzeldinahmed5284]

lmao I love in 3:12 when she said "coroanvaaarus"

[@nunoaurelio8027]

you’re videos are amazing. wish you the best and be safe. ly

[@omerfarukgulgun7987]

I am downloading it now i will finish this video later. Thanks Lindie!

[@angelloluisfurigay]

Looking at 1:43 and realizing Lindie has over ten keyboard languages 👁👄👁

[@mr.sushi2221]

The ending of the video really took my anxiety away, I’m going to download it tonight. ありかとうリンヂイ

[@alexmoon1631]

が instead of か You said ariKA instead of ariGA

[@muskaangawri3787]

I recently downloaded it but I'm too shy to text strangers! Even if I do idk what talk about

[@Antbeast23]

Easy to make friends and get contact info through line, we chat, etc. But conversations don't go anywhere after awhile and hard tk maintain friendships but good to practice and develop language and culture understanding.

[@languagelearningdabbler]

I absolutely LOVE HelloTalk! I’ve been using it for 2 years.

[@RPR1515]

Can you send me you wsp I would like to practice my english with you please

[@nehalkamal2677]

In my first experience I told a Chinese girl I was a Muslim and suddenly she ghosted me😂😂 that was ages ago I left the app but now it has came so far 👏👏 I'll download it again, thanks lindie!

[@katnissgold2792]

Hhhhh same sis

[@katnissgold2792]

Hhhhh same thing happend to me 😂😂

[@desertbloomke]

Thank you for this. I've been wanting to practice speaking with a native speaker of Korean as well as make a new friend that speaks the language. I started learning a month ago.😅 My main concern was if I could find anyone my age as sometimes speaking with people on social media can be tricky🙈. But thanks for clearing that up.

[@LStrat01]

This is so cool Lindie. Thanks for the tip.

[@marghepiccolakyoko]

It's been ages since I last used it, but I still talk with 3 or 4 friends that I made back then You made me want to use the app again haha

[@Music-pc2we]

Your japanese and korean accents are very good! Im currently learning japanese right now so i cant wait to get as good as you

[@FlameHashiraAries]

if your learning Japanese how do you know if its good or not?

[@paulwalther5237]

Good review. I have a lifetime membership but I haven’t checked out a lot of these learning features you went over I just talked to tons of Japanese people and read a lot of moments. I have tried to get friends to check this app out but they’re like “I already have a social media app.” But this is different! Falls on deaf ears. I love this app. My ID is kraemder.

[@doriannamjesnik3007]

Hello there.. Unrelated question: When did you start learning languages?

[@kevingramegna2636]

I just downloaded the app one week ago given your recomandation in another video. Thanks for the explication how to use it :D

[@AlexG-wk3nh]

i have had some great talks on there but all in English, my native language. Ive found a lot of people treat it a bit like a dating app unfortunately.

[@Jananishri-wc2nm]

Sis,it's full free app?

[@doravarga6514]

Becoming a VIP member and subscribing for the lessons are the same or you have to do it separately? (So do you pay twice?) I’m just curious 😄 thanks for the answers in advance 🙈💕

[@learningclara7647]

I have downloaded this a month ago and I found it helpful since native korean speakers are willing to make corrections as well as posting on their timeline about tips, slangs, culture and recommending videos that they consider helpful for korean learners. :) P.S I wonder if you've made a specific video or discussed in-depth some tips or advice for those who have no chance or capacity to go or stay in the country where the language you're learning is widely spoken and if fluency is still achievable in that situation? Do you think watching korean tv shows, drama, youtube videos or using apps like hellotalk is enough?

[@learnkoreanwithsueteacher1602]

I've already used this app too, It's lovely app ㅎㅎ I have some followers too. I'm still learning other languages. And I'm also happy to help other learner who stduy Korean. I cheer all learners who study other languages ^^ 💖

[@veggiefren8398]

Im just confused on what language to speak 👁💧👄💧👁 like should i speak my native or the language im tryin to learn- :'D

[@Turbo_Waitress]

I’ve been wanting to try HelloTalk, so after your video, I went ahead and downloaded it. We’ll see how it goes. I’m a bit shy but some of the other features are interesting even if it takes me awhile to feel comfortable chatting.

[@aeighe5065]

I uninstalled the app before because i couldn't find an active person.

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

Do I have to pay yearly subscription to use the app and each language I want to learn different fees ? Or I pay once for everything??

[@sayitsayuri8951]

I used it when I was first learning Korean, but I lost that device and then it failed everytime I tried to download it again :/ I miss it, it really helped with my confidence since I was less shy talking to people I'd never meet in real life.

[@taraa9902]

Is this app safe ..like can nearby people find us?

[@j.j.6580]

Oh I haven’t seen the part of the app with podcasts 😱 thank u:)

[@LindieBotes]

Isn't it cool? I like that they're so short. Unfortunately you have to pay to access more but I guess there's enough of a trial to make an informed decision, so I'm considering it...

[@j.j.6580]

Lindie Botes yeah I’ll try it for sure 😊

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

What the music called in the intro ?

[@vivianetarmure4466]

I don't know if it's just me but I tried both Hellotall and Tandem and texted many people and some of them even answered an we chatted but the thing is they never continue the conversation if I don't keep asking questions and stuff... it's literally depressing me

[@3lmodfz]

I used to use HelloTalk a few years ago but I couldn't be bothered to keep up with all the mundane conversations I was having lol.

[@anjalinath8545]

😂😂😂hehehhhe.... where are you from???

[@calisthenicarts312]

Thank you for this review!!!

[@Rationalific]

It sounds really good! I may have to give it a try!

[@gosiek678]

But what I heard abut language "exchanges" is that men usually go there to flirt with women..... what is a minus for me

[@catalincc643]

Look on the bright side, it's still language practice :D

[@martina-dd6vb]

Exactly, most of the messages I get are kinda creepy :D

[@anjalinath8545]

😔no one want to learn hindi?? (Indian language )Is there anyone who needs to learn Hindi?

[@jacquehogan6240]

@@anjalinath8545 I am learning Hindi! (:

[@Khal_dude]

I can't seem to find partners who are interested in my native language (Egyptian Arabic)

[@LindieBotes]

I'm sure it'll come with time! Not many people want to learn my home language Afrikaans either.

[@DavedSitt]

The reason is probably because there is barely any content to learn it. I was going nuts to learn Egyptian Arabic, but literally everything is in MSA ( الفصحى) so just learned that instead.

[@Joy-wd9ez]

@@LindieBotes I speak Afrikaans, but then again i am South African. BTW you're videos are really helpful and encouraging as I am trying to learn many languages and I've started with Korean. So, thank you😅

[@Khal_dude]

@@DavedSitt Yeah that's probably why, I wish the country just makes the dialect less frowned upon as an official formal language, but this will never happen unfortunately because Arabs are conservative and don't want anything to replace the MSA as the official written language

[@DavedSitt]

@@Khal_dude Yeah it's really challenging; in order to be considered fluent in Arabic, one needs to learn two languages. I wish there were more people advocating for dialectical Arabic.

[@clarismajones]

Wow! Thanks for this review!

[@prabha4599]

Hi every one, I want to share my views about the usage of HelloTalk app, we can see/use any app in either ways, its depend on our way of usage it mainly, some where or at some extend with out our mistake we got to interact with wrong people, just avoid them by not responding or even u can block them, based on my experience I found it more helpful, I have been using this app from last 3 months, in initial 2 month I never find any one worthable there, keep on waiting patiently I got 2 to 3 best partners, as I am Indian, I got in touch with 1 native English speaker and the remaining 2 are in same like me , they are also learning English, so I interact with all three based on our free time, finally I had a chance to help my team mates who r learning telugu and my native speaker also helped me, but one thing I observed is we should thnk before blamming native speakers or others, why should they spend their own time for us, at the same time they are also learning Spanish, French, Japanese, Thai....I am mentioning this point because I observed many one upset with no timely response from native speaker, native speakers are too good but they used to respond based on our profile weight like valid pic, name, and moment section. Any one who support me please like my comment and any one who learns or helps me to improve my English, please comment . Are are welcome be patience and be sincere are very important, all the best....

[@ines4982]

I have a question! To speak with other people you have to speak the language a little bit or you can be a total beginner?

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

Can I make calls and send voice to language partner in our chat?

[@Lina_travels]

Hi Lindie, thanks for the video~! You've inspired me to go back to the app. I just have a question.. if you've been using the free version for so long, you've been just switching your target languages right? I've just switched it for me and I'll see how it goes!~ The downside is that I can only teach my native language which really limites the search because not so many people learn it haha I found zero Chinese people registered there and living in my city so I guess I gotta stick to online talks :'D

[@LindieBotes]

hahaha yeah, I just switch my languages every now and then tbh!

[@LuneFlaneuse]

Thanks for the review! I’ve started to use it recently but I haven’t used all these features yet. Also it’s been a bit difficult to find people who would like to learn my first language I think.

[@mandarinrasta6490]

I am also a big fan of hellotalk! Nice vi

[@MeowImHh]

Hello, i recently downloaded this, because i’m going to South Korea end of this month. I’m staying for 3 months + so i thought it would maybe be nice to learn a couple “common” phrases. I know basic stuff already like: “Hello, no, yes, over there” etc. I don’t get how “moment” tab works. Can anyone see my “moment” post, or is this only people that follow me? Also should i consider buying VIP instead, it looks like you can translate english text to korean voice? Is that a VIP only feature? Sorry for all the questions, nice video :).

[@karmen2678]

great review but I don´t understand the language limit for VIP´s

[@dianag8570]

Is it still a good idea for to download the app even though I have just begun learning korean. For example, I’m using TTMIK books to study and I’m only on level 2. Is that enough to have a conversation or should I wait till I’m at a higher level?

[@Enoc63]

Hello, i was wondering if you could help with when should this app be incorporated in our study sessions and for how long to be using the app during one session so it doesn't slow progress from our other study references i.e Mango languages study session and trying to incorporate HelloTalk. i hope that makes sense?

[@betacaroteno12]

So users don't pay to use the app? I need a good App to teach Spanish and get paid

[@nendoakuma7451]

Have you ever tried Tandem before? I've always preferred Tandem over HelloTalk, although I've used both off and on.

[@LindieBotes]

Yeah, I actually have a video about Tandem too! I use both.

[@suechang4839]

Hi I just started my hellotalk but Do I have to pay to be able to go in my visitors? Please tell me I'll be happy 😊

[@bomanson]

Hi Lindie. I wanna know if I go VIP, how many language can I put in "Learning"? Is it just three languages?

[@cgmll9199]

When I first saw the section HelloWords I immediately thought that it looks like Drops I think that it inspired them to do this section

[@JhezelG]

How to post longer audio files at moments? I only have 5 seconds minimum...

[@LindieBotes]

You can ask the app developer - I would have no idea :)

[@felipecardoso6300]

I'm really enjoying the app!

[@eggboi6279]

1:42 how did you switch languages

[@fabianespinel8299]

Well I'm in. I have been looking for a "find English partners" platform that looks secure and trustworthy about my data. After watching this video and others talking about HelloTalk I convinced myself that this is the choose one. So, I'll see you there language learners. I'm from Ecuador, y native language is Spanish and well... I really like the idea to learn English (specially because I like to program and do others thing using this language 😅), if you need a Spanish native partner here I am. Hasta luego y gracias!!

[@dingdongmd75]

I currently have the free version and I was wondering, what was the main thing that made you decide to pay for a subscription? 😊

[@arianagrande3188]

What if someone uses the app as tinder? Is that common and what do you do if that happens?

[@americandragon8612]

I like hello talk but the only annoying this is when you post something I get so many messages in one day it’s hard to respond to all messages. And most of the time I am teaching instead of learning 😂😂 I want a turn to speak your foreign language to

[@anjalisoni09]

Can I start my journey to learn English along with u bt at that time my english not very good