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Hey,

First, today is day number 18 of the speak every day challenge. Don't forget your daily session :)

Now something else...

One thing we’re really proud of at Teacher AI is that many of the “teachers” you practise with aren’t fictional characters.

They’re real people!

People who teach on YouTube, run courses, coach students, and work with learners every day.

Teacher AI is built to help you practise speaking consistently, and for most people, that alone already makes a huge difference.

But over time, we’ve also noticed something else.

Some of you have asked us:

  • “Do you offer more guidance?”
  • “Is there something more structured?”
  • “Can I get feedback from a real person?”
  • “What if I want accountability, or coaching?”

And that makes sense.

AI is amazing for daily speaking practice.

But some learners want more support around that practice.

So today, we want to share a few optional next steps, offered by teachers and coaches you may already know from Teacher AI.

These are not replacements for Teacher AI.
They’re simply different ways to go deeper, depending on what you’re looking for right now.


Option 1: A short, intensive speaking push 🇫🇷

Charles (BonjourFrench) is running a 1-month French Speaking Sprint.

It’s designed for learners who understand French but still feel blocked when speaking.

You keep practising with Teacher AI, but now with:

  • a clear daily speaking plan
  • live group sessions
  • human feedback
  • accountability over a fixed timeline

If you feel “stuck” and want a breakthrough, this is a great option.

👉 Learn more about Charles’ speaking sprint here


Option 2: Group lessons Brazilian Portuguese 🇧🇷

Virginia (Speaking Brazilian School) offers premium programs for learners who want structure, real teachers, and a clear roadmap.

These programs include:

  • live group classes with Brazilian teachers
  • a communicative, speak-from-day-one approach
  • long-term guidance from beginner to advanced levels
  • a supportive learning community

This is ideal if you like practising with Teacher AI, but want a teacher-led path alongside it.

👉 Explore Virginia’s premium programs here

(Enrolment closes January 25)


Option 3: High-touch English coaching for professionals 🇺🇸

We also work with Richard, a fluency coach who helps professionals speak English confidently under pressure.

This is for advanced learners who:

  • already use English at work
  • hesitate in meetings
  • overthink what they say
  • feel confident on paper, but not always when speaking

His coaching focuses on mindset, clarity and confidence.

It’s a small-group or near 1-on-1 coaching experience, and it’s not for everyone. But for the right person, it can be transformational.

👉 If this sounds relevant, you can reach out to Richard and discuss availability


To be clear:

Teacher AI stays exactly what it is: your daily speaking practice tool.

These offers are simply there for those moments when you feel you want:

  • more structure
  • more feedback
  • more human guidance

If none of this feels right right now, that’s perfectly fine.

Keep practising. That’s already a big win.

And if one of these options feels like the right next step, we wanted to make sure you knew it existed.

As always, if you have questions, just reply to this email.

Happy practising,


Jan van der Aa
CEO, Teacher AI

P.S.: Have you tried app version 3.7.0?
We've completely redesigned the homescreen. Enjoy!

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