ELSA Speak

AI speech coach for English pronunciation and fluency

An AI speech and pronunciation coach that analyzes spoken audio to give instant phonetic feedback, speech therapy, and accent training for ESL learners.

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ELSA Speak (English Language Speech Assistant) is a specialized AI voice coach designed to help non-native English speakers master natural pronunciation, fluency, and intonation. Unlike general language apps that only check vocabulary comprehension, ELSA utilizes proprietary speech recognition AI trained specifically on non-native accents to evaluate speech down to the phoneme level.

When a learner speaks into the app, ELSA provides instant, color-coded feedback highlighting exact mispronunciations and offers clear anatomical tips on tongue and lip placement to produce the correct sound.

Its ELSA AI feature enables open-ended conversational roleplay, allowing users to practice job interviews, business negotiations, and casual social conversations in a safe, judgment-free environment that builds real-world speaking confidence.

Features

Phoneme-Level Speech Recognition

Evaluates pronunciation against native speaker acoustics down to exact syllables.

Real-Time Acoustic Feedback

Color-coded feedback highlighting exact tongue and lip placement adjustments needed.

ELSA AI Conversational Coach

Practice real-world job interviews, sales pitches, and casual chats with conversational AI.

Exam Preparation Modules

Curriculum tailored for IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC speaking section mastery.

Use cases

  • Mastering difficult English vowel and consonant sounds for ESL speakers
  • Practicing job interview and presentation speaking skills in a judgment-free space
  • Preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, and corporate English proficiency exams
  • Building daily English speaking confidence with bite-sized pronunciation lessons

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