Praktika – AI Language Tutor

I travel to Italy a lot and this time I used Praktika as my translator, despite it not being made for that. The applications pronunciation is on par, every friend of mine in Italy has said this application has the best translation of any they have seen. What this app needs is a google translate type interface where I can press a microphone button for one language and the person I am talking with can do the same for their response making the conversation fluid… or better yet have a conversational component like some translators where the app just knows how to interpret the language of whomever is speaking and auto translates to a default language target the user can choose. Now I know this application is intended to learn languages instead of translate, but in a pinch sometimes conversations need instant translation because users may not know the words, sentences or pronunciation and so a feature like this everyone says would be useful; especially because the ai tutors voices are on par with the actual languages offered so it’s easy for them to understand. Whereas Google Translate and others are harder because they are so computerized. I give this application a 10/10. As someone who does business in Italy and speaks a weird variation of English and Italian (like Spanglish) this application helps bridge the gap as well as teaches me on my off time!! Great job!!

I don’t normally write reviews for apps, especially when they’re good, (because developers get cocky and then implement more paywalls, I hope that’s not the case here.) But this app? The free version works just wonders if you’re okay with an AI that gets its languages and accents confused (it’s a fun exercise for my brain to improve my Spanish from a thick french-accented AI, haha). This app is amazing for those who understand that practice and application of the targeted language is a more effective way to learn a language as opposed to memorizing syntax, grammar rules, and irrelevant vocabulary. This app allows me to personalize my experience while navigating a language. As a native English speaker, a Latina, this app will single handedly de-“no sabo” kid me. As someone who could previously not speak French, only read it, now I am speaking. I can’t wait until Portuguese is added. I absolutely can not wait. I anticipate accelerating to a level C1 of Spanish, Portuguese, and French through this app. This app is great news for polyglots and those aspiring to be polyglots.

I subscribed to this app as a premium user just over one week ago. I paid for a full year. I received an email promptly with the subject line “Your Subscription Is Ready - Activate Now” at the email address that I used to subscribe. I clicked on the link and attempted to log in. I received the message that there is no account associated with that email address. I attempted to contact help by responding to the confirmation email as it instructed. I received an automated message indicating that a ticket had been opened. But I hear nothing more. I reached out again several times. I reached out again via email and through the app itself twice. No response. I sent a message through the app’s website contact page. I received another automated response. Then, I did get a message from Mira. It was suggested that I do four things: 1. Log in using the same email that I used to buy it. (I did this; it didn’t work. 2., Check if Apple created a Hidden Email. First off, I didn’t use my Apple ID, but I still checked. Nope, this was not an issue. 3., Confirm the purchase through Stripe’s billing portal. I did so (using the SAME EMAIL ADDRESS). Charge confirmed. 4., In the app, go to Profile > Manage Subscription > Restore Past Purchase. This didn’t work because there is no account associated with my email. I IMMEDIATELY responded to Mira after checking these four things with my results. No response. I have since sent additional requests for support through the website, app, and email. NO RESPONSE.