Speak

Speak is a language learning application designed to enhance users' speaking abilities through AI-powered conversational practice and real-time feedback. The platform offers immersive lessons in English and Spanish, simulating real-life scenarios to build users' confidence in their language skills.

Key features:

- AI-Powered Lessons: Engages users in real-life conversations with instant feedback on pronunciation, intonation, and fluency.
- Personalized Progress Tracking: Identifies areas for improvement, allowing users to focus their efforts effectively.
- Real-Life Conversations: Provides personalized feedback on speaking through an AI Tutor, enabling practice in realistic scenarios.
- Comprehensive Language Learning Curriculum: Offers a thorough curriculum for English and Spanish learners to ensure fluency.
- Interactive Lessons: Involves speaking out loud, making language learning more engaging and interactive.
- Speech Recognition Technology: Utilizes advanced AI technology to analyze user speech and provide accurate feedback.
- Multi-Lingual Support: Supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

How it works:

1. Users learn real-life phrases with a dedicated local teacher.
2. Users repeat the learned phrases until they can speak fluently.
3. The AI Tutor provides personalized feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and more.
4. Users engage in real-life conversations in their chosen language.

Integrations:

iOS, Android, Web App

Use of AI:

Speak leverages OpenAI's automatic speech recognition API, which builds on earlier "Whisper" models. This technology enables more open-ended conversational experiences, providing more accurate and real-time feedback to users.

AI foundation model:

Speak's AI technology is built on OpenAI's Whisper models, which represent a significant improvement in speech recognition, particularly for accented speech and multi-lingual speech.

Target users:

- Beginners in English or Spanish
- Advanced learners seeking to improve speaking abilities

How to access:

Speak is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, as well as a web application accessible through the Speak website.

Company information:

Speak has received investment from institutions like OpenAI Startup Fund and Founders Fund, as well as individual investors including Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and Lachy Groom. The company has offices in San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, and Ljubljana, with a team of over 60 people.