[About TalkDojo]
This is an innovative English conversation practice app powered by AI. It solves the problems of wanting to speak English but feeling embarrassed or not having time to attend an English conversation class. AI will become your English conversation partner, allowing you to practice 24/7, anywhere.
[Recommended for]
✓ No opportunities to speak English
✓ Feel nervous about speaking with native speakers
✓ Not confident in your pronunciation
✓ Want to learn at your own pace
✓ Want to utilize your free time
✓ Want to master practical English conversation skills
[Key Features]
◆ AI and Real-Time English Conversation
Equipped with the latest AI technology (Google Gemini). It responds in natural, appropriate English.
◆ 6 Practical Scenarios
・Friend: Practice everyday conversation
・Tourist: Get directions and recommendations
・Teacher: Learn grammar and expressions
・Restaurant: Practice ordering
・Hotel: Check-in and reservations
・Doctor: Medical English conversation
◆ Pronunciation Evaluation Feature
Your pronunciation is scored from 0 to 100 for an objective evaluation.
⚠️ Important: Pronunciation evaluation is based on the accuracy of AI speech recognition. A high score does not necessarily mean your pronunciation is native-speaker-level. A low score may actually be acceptable. Please use this as a guide for practice.
◆ Speech Recognition/Speech Synthesis
Recognizes your voice and reads the AI's responses in English.
◆ Level-Specific Features
Beginner Mode: Simple English
Intermediate Mode: Natural and Complex Expressions
[About Voice Settings]
This app uses the text-to-speech (TTS) feature of your Android device.
■ Voice Options
- Varies depending on the voice engine installed on your device.
- On many devices, both female and male voices are available.
- On some devices, only one voice may be available.
■ How to Add Voices
You can download additional voices from your device's "Settings" → "Language & Input" → "Text-to-Speech Output" (Google TTS recommended).
■ Voice Speed
Choose from slow (0.7x), normal (1.0x), or fast (1.3x) speeds.
[Features]
1. Fully Private Learning
Practice as many times as you like without fear of failure.
2. Available 24/7
Perfect for commutes, lunch breaks, and before bed.
3. Practical Use
English conversation for travel, business, and everyday use.
4. Instant Feedback
Check your progress with pronunciation scores.
[How to Use]
1. Launch the app
2. Select your conversation partner and level (Settings button)
3. Tap the microphone button to speak
4. The AI will respond in English (with audio)
5. Check your pronunciation score
6. Practice repeatedly to improve!
[Study Tips]
・Even 5 minutes a day is fine. Consistency is important
・Speak out loud without shyness
・Try various scenarios
・Use your pronunciation score as a reference only
・Don't be afraid to make mistakes
[Use Cases]
🌏 Preparing for overseas travel
💼 Business English conversation
🎓 Student study support
[Privacy]
・Conversations are not saved
・Automatically deleted when the app is closed
・No personal information is collected
・No login required
[Pricing Plans]
■ Basic Plan (Free)
・Beginner Mode
・Conversations with Friends and Tourists
・Voice recognition and pronunciation assessment
・Word search function
◆Beginner-friendly translation function
Simply tap on the AI's English message to view the Japanese translation.
You can immediately check any parts you don't understand, allowing you to study with confidence.
■ Basic Plan (Free)
・Beginner Mode
・Conversations with Friends and Tourists
■ Premium Plan (¥200/month)
・Intermediate Mode
・6 Conversation Partners
・Grammar Check Function
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Q: Can beginners use this app?
A: Yes! You can start with simple English in Beginner Mode.
Q: Do I need an internet connection?
A: Yes, it's required for voice recognition and AI functions.
Q: Is it okay if my pronunciation is poor?
A: Of course! This app is for practice.
Q: How often should I use it?
A: We recommend 5-10 minutes of practice per day.
Q: I can't select the male voice.
A: Voice options vary depending on the voice engine installed on your device. Installing "Google Text-to-Speech Engine" from your device's settings will enable multiple voices.
Q: Can I use male and female voices on any device?
A: While most Android devices support both, some devices or voice engines may only support one type.
[Support]
If you have any questions, please use the contact form linked to "Terms of Use" and "Privacy Policy" on the app settings screen, or leave a comment on this blog.
[Finally]
I want to be able to speak English. TalkDojo will support you in achieving that dream.
English is a communication tool. First, speak out loud and keep talking.
Start your English conversation training today in your own private English conversation dojo!
Let's start your English journey with TalkDojo!