Elispeak
AI English speaking coach with real voice conversations on everyday, work, travel, and IELTS/TOEFL topics.. [Freemium]
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What is Elispeak?
Elispeak (Eli) is an AI-powered English tutor designed to help users practice speaking English through scenario-based conversations. Unlike open-ended AI chat apps, Eli structures sessions around real-world scenarios like job interviews, work meetings, relocation tasks, and daily small talk. The app provides instant real-time feedback on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure, and clarity after each answer, helping learners improve measurably on specific speaking goals.
Key features include a repeat-and-improve loop where users re-answer the same prompt with suggested corrections built into every question, pronunciation analysis that tracks weak sounds and monitors progress, vocabulary integration that saves new words and brings them back naturally in future conversations, and goal-specific adaptation for interviews, presentations, work calls, or relocation needs. The app offers personalized daily curricula based on performance data and supports all levels from beginners (A2) to advanced speakers.
Elispeak is specifically built for English learners who already know some English but freeze in real conversations, particularly B1-B2 level learners (52.6% of users), professionals preparing for interviews or work meetings, people relocating abroad who need phrases for airport checks and doctor visits, and anyone whose #1 reason for starting is building confidence rather than career advancement or exam prep. The ideal practice pattern is 15-20 minutes per day, one scenario per session, with two takes per question.
Elispeak pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier: 15 minutes total AI English speaking practice, no credit card required. Trial: €1.99 one-time payment for 120 minutes total, does not auto-renew. Basic Monthly (popular): €9.99/month for 480 minutes per month (roughly 16 minutes daily). Basic Annual: €99.99/year for 480 minutes/month, saving about €19.89 versus monthly. Plus Monthly: €14.99/month for 720 minutes per month for intensive practice or exam prep. All plans include real-time AI feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Minutes measured against AI conversation time only. Subscriptions auto-renew but can be cancelled anytime in the in-app customer portal.
Elispeak pros
- Scenario-based sessions with clear objectives like interviews and work meetings
- Built-in repeat-and-improve loop for every question
- Real-time AI feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary
- 15 minutes free daily with no credit card required
- Pronunciation analysis that tracks weak sounds and progress
- Vocabulary saving with natural reuse in future conversations
- Goal-specific adaptation for interviews, presentations, or relocation
- Targeted corrections focused on one weakness at a time
- Per-session improvement summary showing measurable progress
- Supports all levels from A2 beginners to advanced speakers
- Short 10-20 minute sessions fit real schedules
- Personalized daily curriculum based on performance data
- Realistic interview simulations with follow-up questions
- Workplace English scenarios including standups and status meetings
- About €0.02 per minute of AI tutoring on popular plan
Elispeak cons
- Not ideal for pure open-ended chat practice without structure
- Minutes measured against AI conversation time only, not idle time
- Subscriptions auto-renew and must be cancelled in-app
- No phoneme-level accent reduction drills like ELSA Speak
- Free tier limited to 15 minutes total per day
- Trial pack is one-time only at €1.99 with no auto-renew
- Refund requests reviewed case by case with no guarantee
- Does not replace human tutors for nuance and accountability
Frequently asked questions about Elispeak
Is Elispeak free?
Yes. Every new account starts with 15 minutes of free AI English speaking practice. No credit card is required to try the AI tutor and see if it fits your learning style before considering a paid plan.
How much does Elispeak cost?
Elispeak ranges from free (15 minutes) to €14.99 per month for the Plus plan with 720 minutes per month. The most popular plan is Basic Monthly at €9.99 for 480 minutes per month, which works out to about €0.02 per minute of AI tutoring.
What is the cheapest paid plan?
The Trial pack costs €1.99 once and includes 120 minutes of AI conversation. It is a one-time payment, not a subscription, so it does not auto-renew.
Is there an annual discount?
Yes. Basic Annual costs €99.99 per year, which saves about €19.89 versus paying €9.99 per month for twelve months while providing the same 480 minutes per month.
Can I cancel a subscription?
Yes. Subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in the customer portal accessible from the in-app upgrade flow. You keep access until the end of the current billing period.
What is included in 480 minutes per month?
480 minutes of real-time AI English conversation with instant pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary feedback. That is roughly 16 minutes per day of structured speaking practice.
Does Elispeak offer a refund?
Refund requests are reviewed case by case via the support channel. The free 15-minute tier exists specifically so you can test fit before paying.
How does Elispeak compare to other AI English tutors on price?
Elispeak's €9.99 monthly tier sits below most native-speaker tutoring services (typically $15 to $30 per hour) and matches or undercuts comparable AI-only tutors like Loora and Speak when measured per minute of practice.
Is Eli suitable for beginners?
Yes! Eli offers online conversational lessons for every level—from beginners (A2) to advanced speakers. Beginners should start with short scripted scenarios rather than free-form chat.
How long until I see results from daily practice?
Two weeks for sentence structure and filler-word reduction. 6-8 weeks for pronunciation shifts. The ideal practice pattern is 15-20 minutes per day, one scenario per session, with three improved phrases saved and reused next session.