The Speaking Desk
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1:1 conversation coaching

Real conversations. At any age.

Whether you already have the grammar and vocabulary or are just starting out, what's missing is practice saying it out loud, with someone patient enough to let you try again.

Used by individuals, families, and teams supporting multilingual speakers of every age.
30 min
per coaching session
4
languages covered
1:1
live, not app-based

Coaching for every stage

A live 1:1 conversation with a coach, shaped around what each person actually needs practice for.

P

For professionals

Client calls, interviews, and traveling with confidence — rehearsed in advance, until it feels natural.

A

For adults

Everyday confidence for your everyday life, your job, interactions with friends or wherever your travels may take you.

K

For kids

Keeping a heritage language alive, or building comfort speaking out loud, with a patient coach kids actually want to talk to.

How it works

No app to download, no placement test.

01

Tell us your language

English, French, Urdu, or Polish — and what you're preparing for.

02

Get matched

We pair you with a coach from our in-house team, usually within a day.

03

Practice live

A 30-minute 1:1 session, built around your real scenario.

Languages & rates

Every session is 1:1 and 30 minutes by default. Urdu and Polish carry a premium rate, reflecting a smaller available pool of qualified coaches relative to demand.

LanguageTierRate
EnglishStandard$20 / session
FrenchStandard$20 / session
UrduPremium$30 / session
PolishPremium$30 / session

Pricing

Pay per session at your language's rate, or save with a package. No age tiers or separate plans.

Single session

Try it once

$20–30 / session
  • One 30-minute call, any scenario
  • Priced by language
  • No commitment beyond the first booking
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Invoicing available for anyone expensing sessions through a company account — ask us for a monthly summary invoice.

Frequently asked

How is this different from an app like Duolingo?

Apps are good for vocabulary and grammar drills, but they can't hold a real conversation with you. Every Speaking Desk session is a live, 1:1 conversation with an actual coach, built around the specific situation you're preparing for — not a scripted exercise.

Do I need to already speak the language well?

No. Whether you already have the grammar and vocabulary or are just starting out, sessions are shaped around your actual level and goals.

Can I reschedule or cancel a session?

Yes — just reach out ahead of your scheduled time and we'll help you find a new slot with your coach.

Is this only for adults, or can kids join too?

All ages. We regularly work with kids on heritage-language retention and with adults and professionals on everyday or work-specific scenarios.

Why do Urdu and Polish cost more?

Pricing reflects a smaller available pool of qualified coaches for those two languages relative to demand — not a difference in session length or quality.

Ready to practice out loud?

Tell us your language and what you're preparing for — we'll match you with a coach.

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