HelloTalk
Native Speaker Exchange
HelloTalk is a language exchange app where you practice Vietnamese by talking with real people who speak it natively. It is best for learners who want more conversation and feedback, not a step by step course.
You can message partners 1 on 1, send voice notes, and join group VoiceRooms and livestream style sessions for extra speaking practice. In chats, HelloTalk includes tools like translation, transliteration, pronunciation support, and message corrections, which helps when you are missing words or want a cleaner sentence.
It works well as a daily practice companion because you can get quick exposure to natural Vietnamese and ask questions in context. The tradeoff is that the learning quality depends on who you meet, and some people use it more like social media than study. The free version is usable, but VIP is pushed for heavier use and more options. Start with the official site and download from the iOS app page or the Google Play page.
- Category: Library
- Cost: Freemium
- Level: Beginner Friendly
- Technology: Uses AI
- Format: App
- Skills: Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
- Real chats with native speakers
- Built-in translation and corrections
- VoiceRooms for speaking practice
- Partner quality varies a lot
- Can feel like social media
- Free plan has strong limits