Ask Maya is an AI-powered English conversation tutor designed primarily for Portuguese speakers who want to practice and improve their spoken English. The platform provides a virtual AI teacher named Maya that users talk to using natural voice conversations, with real-time feedback to help them sound more natural and build speaking confidence. Instead of traditional grammar exercises or typing drills, users simply speak aloud and Maya responds conversationally, creating an immersive speaking environment.
How It Works
- Users sign up and receive 10 free minutes to start a voice conversation with Maya on any topic of their choice.
- The AI listens to spoken English and responds naturally while offering tips and corrections to improve fluency and pronunciation.
- Conversation topics are open-ended, allowing users to discuss daily life, work situations, travel scenarios, or any subject they choose.
- After the free trial, users purchase credit packages where each credit equals one minute of conversation time. Credits never expire.
Key Features
- Voice-based conversation practice: Users speak naturally with Maya without typing, focusing entirely on oral fluency rather than written exercises or multiple-choice drills.
- Real-time feedback: The AI provides suggestions during conversations to help users adopt more natural phrasing, pronunciation patterns, and native-like expressions.
- 24/7 availability: Maya is accessible at any time from a mobile device or browser, eliminating the need to schedule sessions with human tutors.
- No-digital interface: The experience centers entirely on speaking and listening, removing the friction of keyboard-based language learning for oral skills practice.
- Credit-based access: One credit equals one minute of conversation. Purchased credits never expire, and there are no recurring subscriptions required.
Use Cases
- Portuguese speakers preparing for travel, work relocation, or study abroad who need practical conversational confidence in English.
- Learners at intermediate levels who understand written English well but lack speaking practice opportunities with native or fluent speakers.
- Students who want supplementary speaking practice between formal lessons, tutoring sessions, or language course modules.
- Self-directed learners seeking an always-available, judgment-free conversation partner to practice at their own pace and schedule.
Pricing
- Free trial: 10 minutes of conversation with Maya at no cost. No credit card required.
- Basic Plan: R$20 BRL (launch pricing, regularly R$25) for 60 credits providing approximately one hour of conversation practice.
- Powerful Package: R$75 BRL (launch pricing, regularly R$100) for 240 credits providing approximately four hours of conversation practice.
- Payment is accepted via PIX and credit card. Credits never expire after purchase.
Privacy and Security
- The free trial does not require a credit card. Payments are processed through PIX or standard credit card processing.
- Users can contact the Ask Maya team at [email protected] for support, questions, or account assistance.
