What is Speak?
Speak is a language learning app for iOS, Android and the web that focuses on speaking rather than reading drills. Lessons written by language teachers are paired with an AI tutor that holds real conversations and gives feedback on pronunciation and phrasing. Courses cover Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English.
Many language apps teach you to recognize words but leave you unable to hold a conversation. The app uses a three-step loop: learn the phrases native speakers actually use, practice them until they are automatic, then apply them in open conversation with an AI tutor. The AI listens to what you say, explains why an expression sounds awkward, and lets you retry as often as you need, without the pressure of a live human tutor.
Main Features
- Courses in Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English.
- Lessons built around real-life phrases and patterns rather than grammar drills.
- Speaking practice that repeats patterns in new situations until they feel natural.
- Open conversations with the Speak Tutor, an AI that replies and corrects you in real time.
- Feedback on pronunciation, intonation and fluency, with explanations of why a phrase is awkward.
- Personalized lessons and review sessions built from your own mistakes on Premium Plus.
- Progress tracking across iOS, Android and the web with one account.
How to Get Started with Speak
- Click Get Started on speak.com or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Pick the language you want to learn and start the 7-day free trial.
- Work through a lesson, then practice the phrases aloud.
- Hold a free conversation with the Speak Tutor and review its feedback.
Speak Pricing
The app offers a 7-day free trial, after which a Premium or Premium Plus subscription is required. Prices vary by region and promotion and are shown inside the app rather than on the website.
Who Should Use It?
- Beginners who want to start speaking a new language quickly
- Learners who know vocabulary but freeze in real conversation
- Travelers preparing for trips to Spanish, French, Japanese or Korean-speaking countries
- English learners practicing everyday and professional conversation
- Companies offering language training to employees
Speak Alternatives
- Talkpal AI: covers speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Llama Tutor: open-source general tutor, not language-specific
- Memoru: flashcards and spaced repetition for vocabulary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Speak free?
No, but you can try it free for 7 days, including AI conversation practice, speaking lessons and real-time feedback. After the trial you choose Premium or Premium Plus, with prices shown in the app for your region.
What languages can you learn on Speak?
The app currently teaches Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English, each with its own course, and the website runs a waitlist where you can sign up for additional languages.
What is the difference between Premium and Premium Plus?
Premium gives access to the core lessons and speaking practice. Premium Plus adds unlimited personalized lessons, custom review built from your mistakes, Made for You lessons and the full Speak Tutor experience.