Speak
AI-powered language learning app with a conversation-first approach — practice speaking with an AI tutor and get instant feedback
About
Speak (Speakeasy Labs) builds an AI language tutor focused on conversational practice. Learners speak out loud to the app, get instant feedback, and work through a curriculum that adapts as they go. Currently teaches French, Spanish, English, Korean, Italian, and Japanese, with more on a waitlist.
Mission is "to reinvent the way people learn, starting with language." Hundreds of thousands of subscribers across 30+ countries; the #1 English app in South Korea. 15M+ downloads.
Founded by Connor Zwick (previously Flashcards+, acquired by Chegg). Team of around 130 across San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Ljubljana. Raised over $150M from Accel, OpenAI Startup Fund, Founders Fund, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and Lachy Groom.