FAQ
Questions about Dubashi Learn
What is Dubashi Learn?
An Android app that teaches you to speak a new language through the language you already speak. See how it works.
Who is Sara?
Sara, the AI language coach in Dubashi Learn. She plays people in practice conversations, tutors you in short activities, and gives you the line to say when you are stuck.
Is Sara a real person?
No. Sara is an AI, and the app tells you so. She can make mistakes.
Is Dubashi related to SaraSpeak?
No. Dubashi Learn and Sara have no connection to SaraSpeak or any other app with a similar name.
Which languages does it teach?
See the full list of live courses on the languages page. You can request others under Find your pair on the free lessons page.
Is there an iPhone app?
Not yet. Dubashi Learn runs on Android only for now.
How much does it cost?
The app is free to download, and the first lessons are free, with free messages to try practising with Sara. More lessons and more practice with Sara need a subscription.
Does it score my pronunciation?
It checks whether the words you say match the line, but it does not score your accent. Lessons and Shadowing use your phone's own speech recogniser for this.
How is my voice and data handled?
In lessons, Shadowing and Review, your speech is handled by your phone's own Google speech service and does not reach our servers. In conversations with Sara, your recording is sent to our server to produce that reply, and we do not keep it. Your review deck and conversation text are stored on your phone. We don't sell your personal data. Read the privacy policy for the details.
What is a good app to learn English through Hindi?
Dubashi Learn is built for exactly this, though we make it, so we are not neutral. It explains English in Hindi, shows how each line sounds in Devanagari, and lets you practise speaking with Sara. It runs on Android only. You can try the free lessons on our website before you download anything, and judge for yourself.
Is there a language app that explains in my mother tongue?
Yes, that is what Dubashi Learn does. It teaches through the language you already speak, not through English. It has only a limited set of courses so far, so check the languages page for yours. If it is not there, you can request it on the free lessons page.
Is there a language app for adults without streaks or games?
Yes. Dubashi Learn has no streaks, hearts, points, badges or leagues, and it is made for adults. It is a plain practice tool. The nearest thing to a score is in Sara Coach, where a short activity tells you how many you got right at the end.
What can I do when I get stuck speaking?
Say what you mean in your own language first, then learn the words for exactly that. In Dubashi Learn, saying it in your mother tongue gets you a Dialogue Prompt card with the line to say, and in Sara Role Play you can also tap Help. The card goes into Review, so the line comes back for practice.
Who makes it?
Friendly Characters Limited, a company registered in England. Contact: support@dubashi.com.