Self practice is for speaking on your own initiative, without waiting for a parent or teacher to assign a task.
Three modes
| Mode | Good for | Less good for |
|---|---|---|
| Hold to speak | Shadowing, short sentences, pronunciation | Long free conversations |
| Free talk | Speaking whenever you feel like it | When you need a fixed script |
| Scenario | Everyday situations such as ordering food, small talk, travel | When you only want to read aloud |
How to start
- Open Practice → Self practice.
- Choose a mode; you can adjust practice preferences in settings.
- Allow the microphone and start.
- When done, review in Progress.
How this differs from tasks and pair practice
- Speaking task: someone assigns it and there is a goal to finish. See Speaking tasks.
- Live pair practice: two people talk and AI listens. See Live pair practice.
If…
- You are not sure which to choose: Hold to speak for pronunciation on a commute; Free talk to practise reacting; Scenario when you have a clear situation (ordering food and so on).
- No sound partway through: check the microphone and network. See Practice FAQ.