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Language learning with a conversational AI Tutor
Univerbal is an AI-powered language learning app that helps people boost their confidence simply by talking. In unscripted and dynamic conversations, users can talk about anything they’d like using the microphone, with the AI responding as it adapts to their level and skills. Each user gets a personal AI Language Tutor that creates a custom learning plan based on the language goals they’d like to work towards and their own interests, offers instant corrections after every message and helps users in their own language. Based in the country with 4 official languages, Switzerland, in 2024 we were selected as one of WIRED’s Hottest 100 Startups in Europe.
Univerbal is an AI language tutor focused on real conversation practice across multiple languages, offering instant feedback and personalized curricula. It supports 100+ scenarios and emphasizes speaking without judgment, with a free trial available.
Users pick a scenario or create their own, speak or type, receive instant corrections, and continue. The AI adapts to the learner’s pace to create a tailored curriculum, tracks strengths and hesitations, and saves mistakes for later practice. The platform supports multiple languages and includes tutors in various languages, a study plan, and configurable learning goals.
Who it’s for: Language learners seeking conversational fluency and practical speaking practice, including those who prefer AI-powered feedback and personalized lesson pacing.
Claims of user testimonials and subscriptions; mentions a free trial and business/enterprise options
Philipp has a deep technical background from his Computer Science undergraduate degree from ETH Zurich and his graduate research experience on NLP at UC Berkeley. Wanting to learn Greek, he took 1-1 tutoring lessons and noticed how tailoring a session based completely on the student's interest and need can drastically accelerate learning as well as be more engaging.
Co-founder of Univerbal and a master's graduate in general management at HSG with a great interest in understanding markets and people. I am driven by making a meaningful business into a growth case and revolutionizing language learning through AI.
Co-Founder at Quazel and enthusiastic to revolutionize language learning through NLP. Currently finishing a graduate degree in Computer Science at ETH Zurich with specialization in data science and explainable AI.
An AI language tutor in your pocket
Quazel is a language-learning app that lets users have unscripted conversations with an AI tutor. It targets learners seeking real-world conversation practice, with features like Scene Builder, AI-generated images of conversation partners, grammar analysis, and a built-in translator. The launch invites users to try the app and provide feedback.
From the original launch (Jan 2023) — may be outdated.
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