Meet Maya, your speaking coach
Learn English by actually speaking.
Practice speaking with Maya, your AI coach, as much as you want. She really listens, keeps the conversation going, and fixes your slips without breaking your stride.
Try speaking free
Opens in your browser - nothing to install · Your first real conversation is on us · No card required
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☕️ Ordering at a CafeYou: Customer · Maya: Barista
Live lesson
180 real-life scenes
A1 to C2, from ordering coffee to job interviews
A level test you talk through
Talk for 2 minutes, get your CEFR level
Gentle, instant corrections
Explained in the moment, never mid-sentence
Always awake
Happy to chat at 3 a.m.
How it works
Start speaking in three steps
1
Find your level in 2 minutes
Maya asks 6 short questions; you answer by speaking - or typing, if you'd rather. Two minutes later you have your CEFR level (A1-B2) and scenarios picked for you.
2
Speak through real-life scenes
Ordering coffee, job interviews, airports, negotiations… Maya plays her role, you respond - by voice or text.
3
Learn from mistakes, never feel judged
Mistakes never break the flow; a correction card appears with a clear note. Every session ends with a score report and new vocabulary.
Yesterday I go to the interview
✎ Quick fixYesterday I go to the interviewYesterday I went to the interviewTalking about the past takes the past form: go → went.
The flow never stops: the card appears, you keep talking.
78
Nice work!
3 of 3 goals complete · 2 corrections
New words
receiptto-gorefill
A2level progressB1
Scenarios
Not word lists - real life
Every scenario is a scene: Maya plays her role, you speak in your own words. Complete goals to level up.
- Ordering at a caféA1
- Meeting someone newA1
- Hotel check-inA1
- Shopping for clothesA2
- At the airportA2
- Lost luggageA2
- At the doctor'sA2
- Job interviewB1
- Work conference callB1
- Discussing the newsB1
- Asking for a raiseB2
- Negotiating a dealB2
All 180 scenes in the app - A1 to C2
Why Derso
An honest comparison of speaking practice
| Feature | Derso English | Private tutor | Classic apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real speaking practice every day | ✓ | - | - |
| Instant corrections, explained | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Available 24/7 | ✓ | - | ✓ |
| Zero judgment | ✓ | - | ✓ |
| Real-life scenarios | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Cost | ≈ $5/mo | hourly fees | subscription |
Actual product renderOur promise
We'd rather show you than tell you.
Maya is an AI, and we're upfront about it. We could have filled this page with glowing reviews and inflated numbers - we didn't want to. Just try her instead: right now, in your browser, no sign-up, no card.
- The voice you heard up top is the actual product, not a studio cut
- Your card details go to Stripe, never to us
- Your voice clips are deleted the moment they're transcribed
- Whenever you'd rather talk to a human: [email protected]
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
Daily speaking practice for a fraction of one-on-one tutoring.
The free tier is always there: the level test, your first real conversation on us, and unlimited Listen & Repeat. No card required.
- Secure checkout by Stripe
- Cancel anytime
- First real conversation on us
Want the Android app?
You can start in the browser today - the native Android app is on the way. Leave your email and we'll tell you the day it ships.
Frequently asked questions
My level is very low. Is this for me?
Absolutely. Maya is bilingual: when you get stuck she explains in your language, then returns to English. A1 scenarios start with three-word sentences.
Is Maya a real teacher?
Maya is an AI-powered 3D speaking coach. That's why she's available 24/7, never judges you, and costs a fraction of human tutoring for daily practice.
Can I try it free, and how does cancellation work?
Without entering a card you can take the level test, use your first real conversation on us, and listen to Listen & Repeat without limits. Cancel your subscription anytime with one tap - Stripe on the web, App Store on iPhone.
Which devices are supported?
It works right in your browser (desktop and Android included). The iPhone app lands on the App Store very soon; the Android app is on the way.
Are my conversations recorded?
Voice recordings are not stored after transcription, and your data is never shared with ad networks. See the privacy policy for details.
Say your first sentence today.
You don't have to be perfect. You just have to start talking - Maya handles the rest.
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