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Stop studying English. Start speaking it.

Build real confidence — not just vocabulary. Practice conversations in immersive scenarios.

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Hana — Talkbury character
Hey! How was your day?
Tell me everything!
What've you been up to?

Language apps taught you words. But can you hold a conversation?

Grammar drills don't build confidence

You can ace every quiz and still freeze when someone asks you a question.

Text chat isn't real conversation

Typing responses doesn't prepare you for the speed and flow of spoken English.

Most apps test you, they don't talk to you

Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank won't help you order coffee in London.

Talkbury is different.

Real voice. Real scenarios. Real confidence.

Speak, don't type

Real-time voice conversations with AI characters. Not text chat. Not multiple choice. Actual speaking practice that builds real fluency.

Immersive scenarios

Practice ordering coffee in London, surviving a job interview in San Francisco, or chatting at a taqueria in Mexico City. Context makes language stick.

Fluency, not perfection

Our AI characters gently correct you in context, just like a real conversation partner. No red marks. No scores that make you feel bad.

See it in action

Watch how a real conversation with BOB looks like.

Demo video coming soon

Choose your adventure

Every scenario is a different world, with a unique character who adapts to your level.

Maggie
Want a cuppa, love?

The Cozy Cup

Maggie · British coffee shop owner

beginner~8 turns

Step into a warm coffee shop in Notting Hill and have a lovely chat with Maggie, the owner. Order a cuppa, talk about London life, and learn some British expressions along the way.

Thi
Surf's up, brah!

Wave Riders

Thi · Brazilian surf instructor

beginner~8 turns

Hit the beach in Copacabana and learn to surf with Thi! Talk about beach life, Brazilian culture, and pick up some casual English while catching waves.

Sofi
¿Tacos o quesadilla?

La Esquina

Sofi · Mexican-American taqueria owner

intermediate~8 turns

Visit a buzzing taqueria in Austin and chat with Sofi, the owner. Order some tacos, learn about Mexican-American food culture, and pick up some flavorful English along the way.

Dave
Tell me about yourself.

The Interview

Dave · American hiring manager

intermediate~10 turns

Walk into a friendly job interview at a San Francisco tech startup. Practice answering questions, talking about your experience, and making a great impression with Dave, the hiring manager.

Hana
Hey! How's your week?

Catch-up with Hana

Hana · Korean-American freelance illustrator and your language-exchange friend

beginner~8 turns

Hop on a casual video call with Hana, your language-exchange friend in Brooklyn. No script, no task — just chat about your week, weekend plans, food, music, whatever. Hana keeps the conversation going so you never have to scramble for what to say.

Lucien
Hey, ça va? Coffee?

Catch-up with Lucien

Lucien · French Paris music journalist and your language-exchange friend

intermediate~10 turns

Video-call your friend Lucien at his Paris apartment in the Marais. No script — just chat about music, films, what you watched this week, weekend plans, your latest obsessions. Lucien shares opinions first so you always have something to react to.

Start speaking in 30 seconds

  1. Pick a scenario

    Choose from real-world situations like a coffee shop, surf school, or job interview.

  2. Have a conversation

    Speak naturally with your AI character. They listen, respond, and adapt to you in real time.

  3. Get your review

    After each session, BOB reviews your conversation with tips, corrections, and encouragement.

Simple pricing

Pick a plan and start speaking. Cancel anytime.

Pro

Daily practice that fits a real schedule.

$5.99/month

  • 30 minutes of conversation per day
  • Every scenario + Free Talk friends
  • Confidence debrief after each session
  • Practice history & stats
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Most minutes

Max

For when you want to keep going.

$11.99/month

  • 2 hours of conversation per day
  • Everything in Pro
  • Longer sessions before wrap-up
  • Priority for new scenarios
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