Teacher AI (Yourteacher ai) is an AI-driven foreign language speaking practice platform, positioned as a tool for "truly speaking out loud." It was co-founded by several well-known figures in the YouTube language teaching field, including Arieh Smith (Xiaoma), Olly Richards, Lucas Bighetti, and Jan van der Aa.
Purpose
Teacher AI is designed specifically for intermediate learners (A2 and above) who have already studied a foreign language but find it difficult to speak. It is not a structured course starting from zero, but rather focuses on speaking practice, helping users break through the bottleneck of "having learned a lot but not daring to speak." The platform provides a stress-free, realistic conversation environment through conversations with AI clones of popular language teachers whom users may already follow on YouTube.
Main capabilities
- Conversations with teachers' AI clones: The platform collaborates with popular language teachers on social media to build their AI clones, allowing users to practice conversations with these clones at any time without limits, without worrying about taking up real people's time.
- Hands-free call mode: After turning on call mode, no buttons or scripts are needed, and you can speak just like on a real phone call. Suitable for practicing while driving, walking, or doing housework.
- Real-time transcription and gentle error correction: Real-time transcription appears as you speak, and corrections are presented gently in context without interrupting the flow of the conversation.
- Leveled topic prompts: Provides hundreds of conversation starters covering topics such as careers, relationships, travel, and current events, categorized by levels such as A2, B1, B2, and C1, and teachers can also create new topics on the spot.
- Vocabulary counting and flashcard review: Counts the number of unique words actually used in conversations, and the number rises each time a new word is activated. Tap a word you do not know to view its translation and save it as a flashcard for later review.
- Monthly challenges and leaderboards: Holds a speaking challenge every month, with a real-time leaderboard. The more users speak and the more vocabulary they activate, the higher they rank.
- Multilingual support: One subscription unlocks more than 60 languages, which can be switched at any time with no extra cost. Newly added languages are automatically included.
- Cross-platform sync: iOS, Android, and web use the same account, with progress, streaks, and vocabulary lists synchronized.
How to use
Users can sign up through the website and will then receive a download link, or they can download it from the App Store and Google Play. One subscription unlocks all existing languages and future additions. A 7-day free trial is provided, and it can be canceled at any time with one click. Prices start at US$8.08 per month (USpriced in yuan, may vary slightly due to regional taxes and fees). Supports applying for plan upgrades via email, creating accounts for others, and more.
Use cases
- People who have been learning for a while and need to actually use the language;
- People who have used Duolingo, courses, or YouTube lessons and want to start speaking rather than continue studying;
- People who feel nervous or awkward when talking with native speakers;
- People who want to practice every day but cannot afford three tutoring sessions a week;
- People who follow YouTube language teachers and trust their recommendations;
- Introverted people who want judgment-free conversation practice.
Limitations
- Not suitable for complete beginners (people with no vocabulary may not find enough guidance); it is recommended to build an A2 foundation first.
- It is a speaking practice app, not a structured course.
- There is currently no formal gift system, but it can be done by creating an account for the other person and paying for it.
- No official family sharing plan is provided; it is recommended that each learner use their own account for the best results.
Other information
The platform is built on a large language model, but is specifically designed for language learners, offering features ChatGPT does not have: practice with clones of YouTube teachers, built-in level-based exercises and topics, progress tracking (vocabulary, fluency, streak), daily reminders, leaderboard competition, monthly challenges, tap-to-look-up words with automatic saving, bilingual teacher switching, and more. According to official information, more than 500 App Store reviews have an average rating of 4.3 stars.
