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HelloTalk is the world’s largest mobile language and cross-cultural exchange platform. Over 25 million members across 200 countries use our apps to teach and learn languages from each other for free. We believe language acquisition is the gateway to building empathy across different cultures, ultimately creating a better world for all. AI-assisted learning tools are built into HelloTalk to make conversing in a foreign language easier, including instant translations, transliterations, transcriptions, corrections, and more. HelloTalk also provides course content as both self-guided lessons and live classes with instructors. More than 150 languages are supported. Introduction: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57FcWLEveE More information: www.hellotalk.com
Overview
Location
United States, California, Los Angeles
Employees
51-200
Total raised
$3M
Founded date
2012
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 6
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| Aug 2, 2025 | How to pick up the local language before you travel | There are plenty of reasons to learn a foreign language before you travel. Perhaps you’re venturing beyond major tourist centres, or you want to be prepared for emergencies. Whatever the reason, speaking even a few words of the local langua... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Китайская грамота: как выучить язык Поднебесной и насколько он в действительности сложен | Нихао, Хабр! Меня зовут Лера, и этот текст я подготовила для команды спецпроектов МТС Диджитал. В нем подробно расскажу, как начала учить китайский, и поделюсь лайфхаками, которые помогают мне на этом пути. Возможно, мой опыт убережет вас о... |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Как выучить английский самостоятельно и с чего начать? | Содержание: Шаг первый: определяемся с желаемым уровнем Шаг второй: определяем количество свободного времени Шаг третий: составляем расписание Шаг четвертый: отслеживаем достижения Учебные материалы Дополнительные ресурсы Онлайн-платформы д... |
| Jul 13, 2015 | The Top Ten S'Cool Tools for Q2, 2015 | Summertime, and the livin’ is easy--though for many educators and administrators, preparations for the new year have already begun to rev up. Perfect timing for the next round of top “S’Cool Tools!” Every week, EdSurge sends out an educator... |
| The 5 best free language learning apps | You have a decent variety of options when looking for a free language learning app. Westend61/Getty Images Redeem now Some of the best free language learning apps include Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, and Memrise. All the free apps listed here i... |
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FAQ about HelloTalk
When was HelloTalk founded?
HelloTalk was founded in 2012.
How much funding has HelloTalk raised?
HelloTalk has raised $3M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about HelloTalk?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning HelloTalk, among them “How to pick up the local language before you travel” (Aug 2, 2025) and “Китайская грамота: как выучить язык Поднебесной и насколько он в действительности сложен” (Feb 2, 2025).
Is HelloTalk still active?
Yes, HelloTalk is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 17, 2025.