I built an AI conversation partner to practice speaking languages
Hi, I built TalkBits because most language apps focus on vocabulary or exercises, but not actual conversation. The hard part of learning a language is speaking naturally under pressure. TalkBits lets you have real-time spoken conversations with an AI that acts like a native speaker. You can choose different scenarios (travel, daily life, work, etc.), speak naturally, and the AI responds with natural speech back. The goal is to make it feel like talking to a real person rather than doing lessons. Techwise, it uses realtime speech input, transcription, LLM responses, and tts streaming to keep…
I built an AI conversation partner to practice speaking languages launched on January 30, 2026 with 65 votes, #498 of 14,584 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
TalkBits is an AI conversation partner app for language learners that simulates real-time spoken conversations with native speakers. Users select scenarios like travel or work, then speak naturally while the AI responds with fluid speech, using real-time transcription and text-to-speech technology to minimize lag. It targets learners who want to practice natural speaking under pressure rather than complete vocabulary exercises, aiming to replicate the experience of talking to an actual person.
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From the sources
Download TalkBits – Speak Naturally by Omar Muhammad Omar on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like TalkBits – Speak…
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS. Education Developer Omar Muhammad Omar Language EN English Size 28 MB iPhone TalkBits helps you practice real conversations — quickly, naturally, and without pressure. Whether in everyday life, while traveling, or at work, TalkBits helps you speak a language the way it’s actually used. 1. Real Conversations Instead of Lessons TalkBits focuses on natural conversation: Everyday language instead of textbook phrases Short, realistic responses Common expressions and casual speech You learn how people really speak. 2. Speak Press and hold to speak naturally Instant voice responses Hear correct pronunciation in real context 3.…from apps.apple.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi, I built TalkBits because most language apps focus on vocabulary or exercises, but not actual conversation. The hard part of learning a language is speaking naturally under pressure. TalkBits lets you have real-time spoken conversations with an AI that acts like a native speaker. You can choose different scenarios…
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