Babbel Speak is an AI-powered beta feature that takes the pressure off learning. It provides a stress-free way to start speaking a new language through expert-crafted, AI-powered conversations that feel authentic—not artificial.
My Role
As Engineering Manager for Babbel Speak for one year, I enabled personalization by architecting a new content delivery and enrichment system that cut down the time to release by 60%. I established unique agile processes in the team working with AI, which was crucial for fostering innovation.
What is Babbel Speak?
Babbel Speak uses artificial intelligence conversation technology to make practicing a new language simple, supported, and effective. Just tap to start an AI conversation scenario and follow the prompts.
Key Features
- Conversational language training: Each lesson guides you step by step, so you learn to speak in full sentences, rather than just isolated words.
- Adaptive AI conversation partner: Practicing your speaking with an AI partner lets you move at your own pace in a judgment-free space.
- Multiple languages: Practice speaking European or Mexican Spanish, French, German, or Italian with an AI language partner.
- Expert-crafted content: Get the best of both worlds—conversations and prompts designed by real language experts and brought to life by smart AI.
Impact
- Cut down time to release by 60% through new content delivery and enrichment system
- Enabled personalization features that help learners practice at their own pace
- Established unique agile processes for an AI-focused engineering team, fostering innovation
- Built a product that helps learners overcome the most intimidating part of language learning—speaking