Best for: Learners whose main goal is speaking confidently in a major language
Price: Free trial · from $17.99/month
Platforms: iOS, Android
Made by: Speakeasy Labs, Inc.
App store ratings: iOS 4.8★ (63K) · Android 4.7★ (124K)

What it is

Speak is built around talking: short video lessons teach phrases, you drill them aloud, then use them in back-and-forth conversation with the Speak Tutor. It teaches Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Italian and Mandarin to English speakers, plus English for learners worldwide, and is backed by the OpenAI Startup Fund.

What the AI does

Speak Tutor two-way AI conversation
Situational roleplays and Free Talk
Real-time pronunciation feedback
Personalised lessons from your mistakes (Premium Plus)

Pros and cons

Accurate speech recognition and natural voices
Well-produced, structured speaking curriculum
Highly rated on both app stores

Only six languages for English speakers
Feedback can be brief at higher levels
No real free plan, and Premium vs Premium Plus limits aren't clear at signup

How it scores

Learning quality8.5

Ease of use9

Features7.5

Value for money6.5

Platforms7

The most polished speaking practice in the category, but pricier than most and phone-only.

Feature checklist · 5 of 9

Spoken, back-and-forth conversation with an AI tutor (yes)
Real-life roleplay or scenario practice (yes)
Pronunciation scoring or feedback (yes)
Corrects and explains grammar or word-choice mistakes (yes)
Structured course path by level (yes)
Spaced-repetition vocabulary review (no)
Teaches 20+ languages (no)
Some AI conversation practice on the free plan (no)
Works on the web as well as phones (no)

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Alternatives

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Duolingo 8.6/10Beginners and casual learners who want a free daily habit, with optional AI speaking practice
Babbel 7.7/10Learners who want a structured, grammar-aware course with some AI speaking practice
Busuu 7.6/10Learners who want a structured, level-based course with feedback from native speakers
Praktika 7.6/10Beginner and lower-intermediate learners who want low-cost, low-pressure speaking practice