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I built an app to practice public speaking for ESL learners

I built an app to practice public speaking for ESL learners

by jakubb·Apr 20, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidSolve My ProblemNiche Gem

Yet another AI speech coach, but focused on ESL professionals instead of general language learning.

Strengths
  • •Daily news topics keep practice content relevant and current rather than static scripts.
  • •Specific feedback on hedging phrases targets professional communication pain points.
  • •No scheduling required removes friction compared to human tutor alternatives.
Weaknesses
  • •ELSA Speak, Grammarly, and Duolingo already offer speech feedback with larger datasets.
  • •No clear technical differentiation beyond standard speech-to-text plus LLM analysis.
Category
Education
Target Audience

Non-native English speakers preparing for interviews, meetings, and presentations

Similar To

ELSA Speak · Grammarly · Duolingo

Post Description

Hi HN,

I wanted an app to practice public speaking and get feedback on my English, since I’m a non-native speaker. I couldn’t find anything like that since most tools are AI tutors, which feel very repetitive and boring.

The idea is simple: you prepare and record your opinion on a random topic, then improve over time. Topics are varied, so you can practice defending your point, sharing your experiences, or talking about your plans.

I’m open to any feedback: orratio.com

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