Daresay operates an AI-powered platform that facilitates language acquisition through gamified speaking clubs. The service uses interactive group games moderated by native speakers to build conversational fluency and confidence. Participants receive automated, post-game feedback from an AI coach to target specific areas for improvement.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many language learners struggle with speaking anxiety and have limited opportunities for real-time conversational practice, especially when they are remote or lack access to native speakers. Traditional classroom settings often focus on passive learning, resulting in slow fluency development and low confidence in spontaneous speech.
Solution
Daresay delivers an AI‑enhanced, gamified speaking club that connects learners in small, moderated online groups to practice languages through interactive games such as debates, mystery stories, word challenges, and social‑deduction scenarios. Each session is led by a native‑speaking Game Master who guides the activity and ensures a supportive, judgement‑free environment. The platform records participants’ audio (with consent) and processes it through cloud‑based AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic) to generate concise feedback reports that highlight grammar errors and suggest corrections. Learners receive these personalized reports immediately after the game, enabling rapid iteration and skill improvement. Group matchmaking algorithms align participants by proficiency level (A2‑B2) to maintain balanced conversation dynamics. The service is delivered entirely via a web interface, eliminating the need for a dedicated app and allowing access from any device with internet connectivity.
Target Audience
The primary users are adult language learners at pre‑intermediate to upper‑intermediate levels (A2‑B2) who seek regular speaking practice, including expatriates, remote students, and corporate employees enrolled in language development programs. Tutors and language schools also use the platform to supplement classroom instruction with interactive, data‑rich speaking sessions.
Features
- Live, web‑based group sessions featuring a rotating catalog of language games (stories, debates, undercover, “Who Am I?”, word puzzles) designed to elicit spontaneous speech.
- Native‑speaking Game Masters moderate each event, enforce rules, and foster an inclusive atmosphere.
- AI‑driven speech analysis pipeline that transcribes audio, detects grammatical mistakes, and produces a brief correction summary.
- Automated post‑session feedback reports delivered as downloadable PDFs, summarizing key error patterns and improvement tips.
- Dynamic matchmaking engine that groups participants by language level and preferred game type to optimize interaction quality.
- Secure audio capture and storage compliant with GDPR, with user‑controlled consent for recording and data usage.
- Scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS) supporting real‑time streaming, AI processing, and analytics.
- Multi‑language roadmap (currently German, with additional languages planned) and flexible event booking/cancellation workflow.