Core Workflow Rule Give a blank session a concrete situational role ('You are a Lyon train ticket agent; keep turns under two sentences and gently recast mistakes'), then use Karaoke Readback to rehearse tricky lines aloud.
Two Complementary Speaking Modes in One App
FeatureHow It WorksSkill It Builds
Live Roleplay SessionOpen-ended spoken dialogue over OpenAI Realtime APIListening speed, spontaneous recall, conversational confidence
Karaoke ReadbackOn-device Apple Speech highlights words as you read aloudPacing, articulation clarity, presentation & speech rehearsal

Writing a Role Prompt That Acts Like a Great Tutor

Generic 'let's chat in French' sessions wander into long textbook paragraphs. Instead, start a custom session and write three specific rules in the instructions:

1) Pick a concrete scene—ordering hardware parts, a job interview intro, or checking into a hotel. 2) Ask the assistant to speak one or two sentences per turn at B1/B2 speed. 3) Tell it to answer naturally first and append a one-line phrasing tip only when your grammar obscures meaning. That keeps conversation flowing without turning every sentence into a grammar quiz.

Rehearsing Talks and Pronunciation with Karaoke Readback

When you have a specific paragraph, conference pitch, or set of idiomatic sentences you want to internalize, switch to Karaoke Readback.

Using Apple's on-device speech recognition, words light up in real time as you pronounce them clearly—instantly revealing which syllables or liaisons trip your cadence, without burning cloud audio credits.

Pre-Session Checklist

Saved locally in your browser so you can check your setup before starting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Karaoke Readback spend my monthly AI credits?

Karaoke word-highlighting uses Apple's on-device speech recognition engine, so rehearsing passages aloud does not stream continuous cloud audio.

Can I schedule daily 10-minute speaking drills?

Yes. Use the built-in Scheduler tab (under More on iPhone) with notification reminders to build a consistent ten-minute daily speaking habit.

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