An affordable alternative to a private English tutor
A good private tutor is the gold standard for feedback — and the most expensive way to learn. At USD 15–40 an hour, most learners can afford one or two sessions a week at best, and speaking needs far more frequency than that. Between lessons, the practice stops.
An AI speaking partner fills that gap at a fraction of the cost. Airi gives you unlimited, on-demand conversation with gentle correction: no booking, no per-hour fee, and no waiting until Thursday. You start with 300 free credits; after that, a USD 10 pack buys roughly 50 minutes of speaking — about the price of 20 minutes with a tutor.
It isn't either/or. The strongest setup is a tutor for expert guidance and exam strategy, plus daily practice with Airi to actually build the speaking muscle between lessons. If you can only afford one, daily speaking beats weekly teaching for fluency — and daily is exactly what an AI partner makes possible.
A quick example with Airi
How to get the most from it
Buy frequency, not hours
Daily 10-minute speaking beats a weekly hour. Spend on what you'll actually do every day.
Use a tutor for strategy
Exam tactics, deep feedback, and study plans are where a human shines.
Track your streak
Consistency is the point. A visible streak keeps daily practice going.
Start speaking today
Your first 300 credits are free — no credit card. Sign in and have your first conversation with Airi.
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