Practice scenarios
Practice English for a job interview
Practice your English job interview out loud: likely questions, how to structure strong answers, useful phrases, and an AI interviewer to rehearse with.
IELTS Speaking practice with an AI partner
Practice IELTS Speaking out loud: the three-part format and timings, what examiners score, sample questions, key phrases, and an AI partner to rehearse with.
Practice English for business meetings
Practice English for business meetings out loud: phrases to interrupt, disagree and clarify, a stand-up update formula, and an AI partner to rehearse with.
Practice English for travel
Practice travel English out loud: what to say at hotels, restaurants, stations and shops, the mistakes to avoid, and an AI partner to rehearse each scene.
Everyday English conversation practice
Practice daily English conversation out loud: the everyday questions people really ask, natural answers, phrases to keep a chat going, and an AI to talk to.
Practice English presentations
Rehearse your English presentation out loud: a line for each part of the talk, phrases for charts and tough questions, common mistakes, and an AI audience.
English for customer service and support
Customer service English for real calls: phrases for holds, transfers, angry customers and saying no, plus an AI customer to rehearse the whole call with.
Practice English phone calls
Practice English phone calls out loud: a line for each stage of a call, what to say when you can't hear, how to spell your name and leave a voicemail.
English speaking practice for beginners
Start speaking English as a beginner: the first questions you will hear, simple sentence patterns, phrases for when you get stuck, and a patient AI partner.
Practice English pronunciation and fluency
Practice English pronunciation out loud: word stress, sentence rhythm, linking and the sound mistakes that change meaning, plus a short routine with Airi.
TOEFL Speaking practice with an AI partner
Practice the 2026 TOEFL Speaking tasks out loud: Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview, how ETS rates them, answer openers, and an AI rehearsal partner.
Practice introducing yourself in English
How to introduce yourself in English: sample self-introductions for class, work and social events, useful phrases, common mistakes and practice out loud.
Practice English small talk
Practice English small talk out loud: safe topics, easy opening lines, follow-up questions, polite ways to end a chat, and an AI partner to rehearse with.
English for nurses and healthcare workers
English for nurses and healthcare workers: what to say to patients, pain questions, SBAR handover and common mistakes, plus an AI patient to rehearse with.
Speak English more clearly
How to speak English clearly: where to pause, which word to stress, what to say when someone asks you to repeat, and an eight-minute rehearsal with Airi.
Practice English for a cabin crew interview
Cabin crew and flight attendant interview English: questions with sample answers, group exercise and role-play phrases, and an AI recruiter to rehearse with.
Practice English for a study abroad interview
Practice your study abroad interview in English: admissions and student visa questions, how strong answers begin, key phrases, and an AI to rehearse with.
Practice English for software developers
English for software developers: how to say code out loud, phrases for code reviews, incidents and interviews, common mistakes, and an AI to rehearse with.
Practice English for sales calls and pitches
Sales English for real calls: cold call openers, discovery questions, replies to common objections, pitch phrases, and an AI prospect to rehearse with.
Practice English group discussions
Group discussion practice online with an AI partner, free to start: how a GD round is judged, English phrases to open, cut in and sum up, and topic types.
English for hotel and restaurant staff
Hospitality English for hotel and restaurant staff: front desk and table service phrases, complaint lines, common mistakes, and an AI guest to rehearse with.
PTE Speaking practice with an AI partner
Practice PTE Academic Speaking out loud: all seven question types with official timings, how Pearson scores each answer, opening lines, and AI partner drills.
Cambridge English speaking practice (B2 & C1)
Practice the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) Speaking test out loud: parts and timings, what examiners mark, phrases, and an AI partner.
Practice English for negotiations and salary talks
Practice negotiating in English out loud: phrases for offers, counteroffers and salary talks, mistakes to avoid, and an AI partner who pushes back.
Duolingo English Test speaking practice
Practice Duolingo English Test speaking out loud: the four tasks and official timings, what the grading engine evaluates, sample prompts, and an AI partner.
OET speaking practice for nurses and doctors
Practice OET Speaking role-plays out loud: the test format and timings, what assessors score, phrases for each stage, and an AI patient to rehearse with.
Practice English for freelance client calls
English for freelance client calls: discovery questions, strong answers, phrases for rates, scope creep and deadlines, and an AI client to rehearse with.
Practice English for a visa interview
Practice your visa interview in English: questions officers ask, strong sample answers, what to say when things go wrong, and an AI partner to rehearse with.
Practice classroom English for teachers
Classroom English for teachers: phrases for each part of a lesson, clear instructions, lines for parent meetings, and an AI student to rehearse with.
Practice English for tour guides and travel staff
English for tour guides: a welcome speech you can adapt, phrases for every stop, how to say dates, common mistakes, and an AI tourist to rehearse with.
Practice English for video calls
English phrases for video calls: what to say when you join, share your screen, lose the audio or leave early, plus an AI partner to rehearse them out loud.
Practice your startup pitch in English
Practice your startup pitch in English with Airi playing the investor: the seven questions to answer, investor jargon explained, and how to say your numbers.
Everyday English for living abroad
Everyday English for living abroad: what to say to a landlord, at the bank and at the doctor's, the words that change by country, and an AI to rehearse with.
Practice technical English for engineers
English for engineers: how to say numbers, units and tolerances, phrases for design reviews and site meetings, fault verbs, and an AI to rehearse with.
Practice English for your performance review
Rehearse your performance review in English: questions to expect, phrases for achievements, feedback and raises, and an AI partner who plays your manager.
Practice English for networking events
What to say at a networking event in English: introductions, follow-up questions, contact details and polite exits, plus an AI partner to rehearse with.
Airport and immigration English practice
Practice airport English out loud: questions at check-in, security and immigration, announcement words, lost-bag phrases, and an AI partner to rehearse with.
Practice making friends in English
Practice making friends in English out loud: what to say after hello, how to invite someone, say yes or no politely, and keep in touch. Rehearse with Airi.
Practice English for YouTube, podcasts and livestreams
What to say in English on camera: hooks, intros, sponsor reads, livestream chat replies and outros, plus common mistakes and a rehearsal routine with Airi.
Guides
The best AI apps to practice English speaking, compared
Eleven AI apps for practicing spoken English, compared: ChatGPT Voice, ELSA Speak, Speak, Praktika, TalkPal, Airi and more. Where each runs, what is free, who it suits.
How to practice English speaking online for free
Five free ways to practice English speaking online, what each is good for, the catch with each, and a nine-minute solo drill you can start today.
Talk to an AI in English
Talk to an AI in English out loud: what you need, first lines to say, phrases to steer the chat, how it compares with a tutor, and an 8-minute routine.
AI English tutor vs a grammar app
AI English tutor or grammar app? See what each one trains, take a one-minute test to find your gap, and try a 15-minute routine that uses both.
How to improve your English speaking skills
How to improve your English speaking: find your weak point, follow a six-step weekly method, avoid the common traps, and practice out loud, even alone.
How to overcome the fear of speaking English
Nervous or afraid to speak English? See why your mind goes blank, a seven-step fear ladder, phrases that rescue you mid-sentence, and a five-minute routine.
How to think in English
A five-step way to think in English instead of translating in your head, from naming things to live conversation, plus what to do when you get stuck.
How to become fluent in English
Fluent means smooth, not perfect. What fluency in English really is, a five-step method to build it, how long it takes, and a daily speaking routine.
How to practice English speaking alone
No speaking partner? Six ways to practice English speaking by yourself, how to catch your own mistakes, what two studies found, and a short daily routine.
Why you can't speak English even though you understand it
Understand English but freeze when you speak? See why listening and speaking are separate skills, which of five gaps is yours, and what to practice for each.
Is ChatGPT good for learning English speaking?
Is ChatGPT good for learning English? What it does well, what a 2026 study found about its voice mode, prompts for speaking practice, and where Airi fits.
How to create English immersion at home
Build English immersion at home without moving abroad: a sample day, six setup steps, what one subtitle study found, and a daily speaking slot.
How to respond faster in English conversations
Slow to reply in English? See why the pause happens, a four-step method to answer sooner, ready-made openers for common questions, and a short speed drill.
How long does it take to learn to speak English?
How long does it take to learn English? Cambridge's hour estimates for each level from A1 to C2, what speeds you up, and how to work out your own timeline.
English shadowing: how to speak more naturally
How to do English shadowing: choosing a clip, six steps with a worked example, the traps to avoid, what studies found, and how to turn it into real speaking.
How to sound more natural when you speak English
Correct but stiff? Four habits that make spoken English sound natural, textbook sentences rewritten the way people really say them, and a short routine.
What is an AI English speaking partner, and does it work?
What an AI English speaking partner is, what three research reviews say about whether it works, what it can and cannot do, and how to test one yourself.
English speaking practice for introverts and shy learners
Introvert or shy? How to practice speaking English in private, which formats take the least energy, phrases for group conversations, and a short routine.
English speaking practice for busy professionals
Too busy for English classes? Use your work calendar to practice speaking in ten minutes a day, with example sentences and a class, tutor and AI comparison.
English listening practice through real conversation
Train your ear in real conversation: why fast English is hard to catch, what to say when you miss a word, and an eight-minute listening routine to try.
An affordable alternative to a private English tutor
Can't afford an English tutor every week? See which parts of a tutor's job cheaper options can replace, which they can't, and how to cut the cost.
10 common spoken English mistakes, and how to fix them
10 common spoken English mistakes with the corrected sentence for each, eight more tied to single verbs, and four habits that are fine in conversation.
English speaking practice online: the options compared
Five ways to practice speaking English online: tutors, exchange partners, classes, apps and AI. What each does best, and a one-session test for any of them.
Active vs passive vocabulary: why you know words but can't use them
Understand English words you never say? Seven steps to move passive vocabulary into active use, with example upgrades, three studies and a short routine.
30 English conversation starters, and how to practice them
30 natural English conversation starters, plus how to build your own opener for any situation, what to ask next, and how to practice them out loud.
How to practice English with AI: a practical guide
A five-step method for practicing English with AI: what to ask for by goal, what a 2022 meta-analysis found, mistakes to avoid, and a one-week routine.
English filler words: sound natural while you think
What English filler words are, what "well", "I mean", "you know" and "um" each signal, how many is too many, and a short drill for using them naturally.
How to answer "tell me about yourself" in English
How to answer "Tell me about yourself" in English: a sample answer sentence by sentence, openings for four situations, common mistakes and how to rehearse.
Common English mistakes Indonesian speakers make, and how to fix them
English mistakes Indonesian speakers make and the Bahasa Indonesia habit behind each: he and she, time words, word order, v and th sounds, plus drills.
How to talk about your job in English, with examples
How to answer "What do you do?" in English: work for, at, in or as, which tense to use, sample answers for a party or an interview, and mistakes to avoid.
British vs American English: which should you learn to speak?
British vs American English compared in clear tables: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and spelling, plus how to choose one and practice speaking it.
Common English mistakes Spanish speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Spanish speakers say "it depends of" and "I lost the bus": the grammar, sounds and false friends that carry over from Spanish, with the fix for each.
Common English mistakes Vietnamese speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Vietnamese speakers drop final sounds, leave verbs unchanged and say "although ... but" in English: the Vietnamese behind each habit, and how to fix it.
Common English mistakes Japanese speakers make, and how to fix them
"How do you think?", "I was stolen my wallet", katakana English, track and truck: the English mistakes that come from Japanese, and what to say instead.
Common English mistakes Korean speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Korean speakers say "How do you think?", "I ate medicine" and "she" for "see": the Korean behind each mistake, Konglish to replace, and speaking drills.
Common English mistakes Thai speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Thai speakers say "I have ever been" and "I play phone": the Thai grammar, sounds and Thai-English words behind each mistake, and the fix.
Common English mistakes Arabic speakers make, and how to fix them
Where "afraid from", "I can to" and "informations" come from: the Arabic phrases, grammar and sounds that carry into English, with a fix for each.
Common English mistakes Chinese speakers make, and how to fix them
"There have", "I ate medicine", "book-uh": English mistakes that come from Mandarin grammar and sounds, the Chinese behind each one, and how to fix it.
Common English mistakes Brazilian speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Brazilian Portuguese speakers say "I stayed nervous" or add an "ee" to "big": the verbs, grammar, sounds and false friends behind each mistake, with fixes.
Common English mistakes Hindi speakers make, and how to fix them for a global audience
Why Hindi speakers say "since five years" or "close the light": the Hindi behind each pattern, the natural English, and the sounds to practice out loud.
Common English mistakes Turkish speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Turkish speakers say "I took a new phone" and "afraid from dogs": the literal translations, case endings, sounds and false friends, with a fix for each.
Common English mistakes French speakers make, and how to fix them
Why French speakers say "I am agree", "I am born" and "I have seen him yesterday": the French grammar, sounds and false friends behind each, with fixes.
Common English mistakes Russian speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Russian speakers say "depends from", "if I will" and "I very like": the Russian habit behind each mistake, plus sound pairs, false friends and fixes.
Common English mistakes German speakers make, and how to fix them
The English mistakes that come from German: "I have seen him yesterday", "if I would have", w and v, voiced endings and false friends, each with a fix.
Common English mistakes Italian speakers make, and how to fix them
"I'm agree", "we are in five", "I lost the train": the English mistakes that come from Italian grammar, sounds and false friends, with a fix for each.
Common English mistakes Polish speakers make, and how to fix them
English mistakes that come from Polish, such as "how does it look like", "I'm after lunch" and "singink": the Polish reason for each one and how to fix it.
Common English mistakes Filipino speakers make, and how to fix them for a global audience
Why Filipino speakers mix up "he" and "she", say p for f, or "go down" from a bus: the Tagalog behind each habit and what listeners abroad expect.
Common English mistakes Malay speakers make, and how to fix them for a global audience
English mistakes Malay speakers make, with the Bahasa Melayu habit behind each: word pairs like borrow and lend, verb endings, hard sounds, and drills.
Common English mistakes Persian speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Persian (Farsi) speakers say "I gave an exam" or "afraid from dogs": the literal translations, grammar habits and sounds that carry over, with fixes.
Common English mistakes Bengali speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Bengali speakers say "jero" for zero or "I very like": the Bangla behind each slip, the natural English, and sound drills to practice out loud.
Common English mistakes Urdu speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Urdu speakers say "I did a mistake" or "I asked from him": the Urdu behind each slip, the natural English, and the sounds to drill out loud.
Common English mistakes Swahili speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Swahili speakers say "I am having", "today morning" or "where do you stay": the Kiswahili behind each English mistake, the hard sounds, and the fixes.
Common English mistakes Ukrainian speakers make, and how to fix them
English mistakes that come from Ukrainian: "how is it called", "when I will", v for w, missing articles, false friends. What causes each one and the fix.
Common English mistakes Dutch speakers make, and how to fix them
The English mistakes that come from Dutch: "I am born in", "we are with five", "would" after "if", prepositions, "th" and voiced endings, each with a fix.
Common English mistakes Greek speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Greek speakers say "I lost the bus", "you have right" and "zmile": the verbs, grammar, sounds and false friends that come from Greek, with fixes.
Common English mistakes Tamil speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Tamil speakers say "I will go to the gym daily" or "Parking is there?": the Tamil behind each mistake, the natural English, and the sounds to drill.
Common English mistakes Nepali speakers make, and how to fix them
Why Nepali speakers say "bhery" for "very", "in home" or "since three years": the Nepali behind each mistake, the natural English, and drills to say out loud.
Common English mistakes Burmese speakers make, and how to fix them
English mistakes Burmese (Myanmar) speakers make and the Burmese habit behind each: word endings, f, v and r, verb forms, articles, and drills to fix them.
Common English mistakes Khmer speakers make, and how to fix them
English mistakes Khmer speakers make, with the Khmer habit behind each: word endings, verb tenses, he and she, sh and th sounds, and drills to fix them.
Common English mistakes Sinhala speakers make, and how to fix them
English mistakes Sinhala speakers make and the Sinhala behind each: missing "the" and "is", verb -s, "ask from", v and w, "hall" vs "hole", plus drills.
Common English mistakes Nigerian speakers make, and how to fix them for a global audience
Nigerian English is a real variety. See which Yoruba-, Igbo- and Hausa-influenced words, grammar, sounds and stress confuse global listeners, with fixes.