Speak
AI conversation practice for speaking a new language
- #4 of 10 in best language learning apps
- Subscription
- iOSAndroid
Ranked 4 of 10 in best language learning apps
AI tutor conversations and speaking-focused lessons with feedback, in seven languages. It has a 7-day trial and then needs a paid plan, so it ranks below Duolingo and Busuu.
Best for Speaking practice with an AI conversation tutor
About Speak
Speak is a language learning app built around conversation. Its Speak Tutor holds a back-and-forth exchange with the learner, and the site says it gives feedback on what matters and lets learners repeat an exchange as often as they need. The lessons are described as expert-crafted and personalized by AI, and the site says they are built around how people actually talk.
Speak is offered in seven languages: Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, English and Chinese. It has a 7-day free trial, after which a paid subscription is required, on either Premium or Premium Plus. Premium gives access to the core experience, and Premium Plus adds unlimited personalized lessons, reviews built from the learner's mistakes and the full Speak Tutor experience. Speak suits learners who want to practise speaking rather than drill vocabulary, and its app is on the App Store and Google Play.
Key features
- AI conversation practice
- Speak Tutor
- Speaking-focused lessons
- Real-time feedback
- Premium and Premium Plus
Strengths
- AI tutor for real back-and-forth conversation
- Speaking-focused lessons with real-time feedback
- Seven languages, including Korean and Japanese
- Apps on the App Store and Google Play
Limits
- 7-day trial, then a paid subscription
- Only seven languages on the site
Where Speak ranks
How Speak compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Main skill practised | Lesson format | Speaking practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2 Busuu | 88.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Speaking and pronunciation | Expert-written courses | Yes |
#3 Memrise | 84.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Listening and speaking | Native speaker videos | Yes |
| #4Speak | 83.0 | Subscription | iOSAndroid | Speaking and conversation | AI tutor conversations | Yes |
#5 Clozemaster | 82.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Vocabulary in sentences | Fill-in-the-blank sentences | No |
#6 Pimsleur | 81.5 | Subscription | WebiOSAndroid | Listening and speaking | 30-minute audio lessons | Yes |
The full comparison table for best language learning apps has all 10 products.
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Questions about Speak
- Is Speak free?
- Speak is a paid product (subscription). 7-day free trial, then paid Premium or Premium Plus plans.
- Is Speak open source?
- No. Speak is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Speak support?
- Speak is available on: iOS, Android.
- What is Speak best for?
- Speaking practice with an AI conversation tutor. In our ranking of language learning apps it is number 4 of 10 with a score of 83.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Speak?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Duolingo, Busuu, Memrise, Clozemaster.
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