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HelloTalk
Shenzhen XinHui Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳心慧科技有限公司)
Company typeLanguage exchange
Instant messaging
Founded2012[1]
FounderZackery Ngai
Headquarters
Shenzhen
,
China
Number of employees
50
WebsiteOfficial website
Web version (requires phone)

HelloTalk is a language exchange app and website released in 2012. It is monetized using the freemium model.[2] It was created by Chinese developer Zackery Ngai.

As of December 2025, the platform supports learning and communication in more than 260 languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, and German. The application is available for download on Android and Apple stores and can also be accessed via the web.[3][4]

History

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HelloTalk was created by Zackery Ngai (Wei Lihua), a Chinese software developer born in Hainan and raised in Hong Kong.[5] The app was launched in 2013. The company, HelloTalk Inc., is based in Shenzhen, China. It has an estimated 50 employees.

Over half of the users are from China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Ngai stated in 2023 that the app had over 1 million paid users and makes several million CNY monthly in revenue.[6]

In 2016, the app was reported to have 3 million users.[7] In May 2018, it reached 10 million users.[8][9] It grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 20 million downloads in 2020.[9]

Features

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HelloTalk is monetized using a freemium model, offering users a set of basic features for free alongside optional paid services.[10]

The free version provides core language-learning functions such as language-partner matching, AI translation, grammar correction, and participation in Voiceroom, which are sufficient for general learning needs. Paid subscriptions unlock additional advanced features, including unlimited translations and simultaneous learning of multiple languages, designed for frequent users or multilingual learners. Subscription terms and pricing are clearly displayed within the app, allowing users to upgrade after trying the basic features.[3][4][9]


See also

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References

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  1. ^ Choudhury, Saheli (2016-06-03). "Get fluent in the language of Game of Thrones, or 100 others, on HelloTalk". CNBC.
  2. ^ "HelloTalk VIP: Lifetime Subscription, save 87%". Geeky Gadgets. 2019-10-21. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
  3. ^ a b "HelloTalk - Language Learning". App Store. 2025-10-15. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  4. ^ a b "HelloTalk - Language Exchange - Learn Languages for Free". www.hellotalk.com. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  5. ^ Fujii, Kaoru (2019-05-08). "深センから世界を繋ぐ多言語学習アプリ「HelloTalk」創業者の夢". forbesjapan.com.
  6. ^ "HelloTalk创始人魏立华专访 | 老外也要学外语，中国在线教育产品全球化之路" (in Chinese). 2023-01-15.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Shenzhen-based start-up's app can help you learn Game of Thrones' fictional language". South China Morning Post. 2016-06-03. Archived from the original on 2016-06-07.
  8. ^ "HelloTalk Language Learning App Surpasses 10 Million Users". Global Banking & Finance Review. 2018-06-01.
  9. ^ a b c 蒋秋霞 (2020-10-16). "HelloTalk: 深耕一对一语言交换学习" (in Chinese).
  10. ^ "HelloTalk VIP: Lifetime Subscription, save 87%". Geeky Gadgets. 2019-10-21. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
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