TalkTalk: Language Learning App With Integrated AI
TalkTalk: Language Learning App With Integrated AI
TalkTalk: Language Learning App With Integrated AI
TalkTalk: Language Learning App With Integrated AI
App Concept, Product design
Solo Project
Figma, Illustrator
3 Months
About
About
About
About
TalkTalk connects people from around the world and removes our language barriers.
TalkTalk will help language learners become fluent by focusing on speaking and writing skills. MAI is our AI assistant who will help correct errors in pronunciation, grammar, and more.
TalkTalk connects people from around the world and removes our language barriers.
TalkTalk will help language learners become fluent by focusing on speaking and writing skills. MAI is our AI assistant who will help correct errors in pronunciation, grammar, and more.
TalkTalk connects people from around the world and removes our language barriers.
TalkTalk will help language learners become fluent by focusing on speaking and writing skills. MAI is our AI assistant who will help correct errors in pronunciation, grammar, and more.
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The Problem
The Problem
The Problem
The Problem
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Many people fail at acquiring a second language because they neglect practicing comprehensible output (speaking or writing).
Many people fail at acquiring a second language because they neglect practicing comprehensible output (speaking or writing).
Many people fail at acquiring a second language because they neglect practicing comprehensible output (speaking or writing).
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Only 20% of U.S. citizens speak a second language.
Only 20% of U.S. citizens speak a second language.
Only 20% of U.S. citizens speak a second language.
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After passing childhood, many people struggle with becoming proficient in a second language.
After passing childhood, many people struggle with becoming proficient in a second language.
After passing childhood, many people struggle with becoming proficient in a second language.
How might we help language learners practice conversational & writing skills using AI?
How might we help language learners practice conversational & writing skills using AI?
How might we help language learners practice conversational & writing skills using AI?
How might we help language learners practice conversational & writing skills using AI?
Background Research
Background Research
Background Research
Background Research
21 participants took a survey regarding their language learning experience.
Only 10% of respondents reported being satisfied with their current language learning progress. Language learning improved 72% of the respondents’ lives, but 66% of them stopped learning.
21 participants took a survey regarding their language learning experience.
Only 10% of respondents reported being satisfied with their current language learning progress. Language learning improved 72% of the respondents’ lives, but 66% of them stopped learning.
21 participants took a survey regarding their language learning experience.
Only 10% of respondents reported being satisfied with their current language learning progress. Language learning improved 72% of the respondents’ lives, but 66% of them stopped learning.
What aspect of language learning was the most difficult?
What aspect of language learning was the most difficult?
What aspect of language learning was the most difficult?
What difficulties do you face when on a language learning app?
What difficulties do you face when on a language learning app?
What difficulties do you face when on a language learning app?
User Interview 1
User Interview 1
User Interview 1
User Interview 1
Bradley
Bradley
Bradley
Bradley
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
“ I think AI can help language learners. We already see impressive results in generating speech from small amounts of input data. It can create content for learners and do a good enough job to be useful.”
“ I think AI can help language learners. We already see impressive results in generating speech from small amounts of input data. It can create content for learners and do a good enough job to be useful.”
“ I think AI can help language learners. We already see impressive results in generating speech from small amounts of input data. It can create content for learners and do a good enough job to be useful.”
User Interview 2
User Interview 2
User Interview 2
User Interview 2
Reesa
Reesa
Reesa
Reesa
Student
Student
Student
“In language apps, they give you too much info that a beginner cannot understand. It feels kind of useless. They don’t explain what you’re trying to learn well.”
“In language apps, they give you too much info that a beginner cannot understand. It feels kind of useless. They don’t explain what you’re trying to learn well.”
“In language apps, they give you too much info that a beginner cannot understand. It feels kind of useless. They don’t explain what you’re trying to learn well.”
New language learners need a way to easily practice conversational skills because it is difficult to find people to practice with.
New language learners need a way to easily practice conversational skills because it is difficult to find people to practice with.
New language learners need a way to easily practice conversational skills because it is difficult to find people to practice with.
New language learners need a way to easily practice conversational skills because it is difficult to find people to practice with.
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
These are the first iterations of the wireframe flows. User testing was conducted and I took notes of what parts of the flows they had difficulties with.
These are the first iterations of the wireframe flows. User testing was conducted and I took notes of what parts of the flows they had difficulties with.
These are the first iterations of the wireframe flows. User testing was conducted and I took notes of what parts of the flows they had difficulties with.
Flow 1: Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Flow 1: Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Flow 1: Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Flow 2: Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Flow 2: Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Flow 2: Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Flow 3: Schedule video call with a real person
Flow 3: Schedule video call with a real person
Flow 3: Schedule video call with a real person
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
After completing user testing, I compiled my notes and made changes to my final design based on the feedback I recieved.
After completing user testing, I compiled my notes and made changes to my final design based on the feedback I recieved.
After completing user testing, I compiled my notes and made changes to my final design based on the feedback I recieved.
Selecting Prompt
Selecting Prompt
Selecting Prompt
Selecting Prompt
Change 1
Change 1
Change 1
Testers were confused about whether they should choose a prompt or start directly speaking. Rather than giving them both options on the same screen, the new design gives them the prompt options first.
Testers were confused about whether they should choose a prompt or start directly speaking. Rather than giving them both options on the same screen, the new design gives them the prompt options first.
Testers were confused about whether they should choose a prompt or start directly speaking. Rather than giving them both options on the same screen, the new design gives them the prompt options first.
Showing Errors
Showing Errors
Showing Errors
Showing Errors
Change 2
Change 2
Change 2
Testers noticed that the text was a bit difficult to read, so the font size was made larger. The way the solution was presented was confusing to testers. Putting the side by side was easier to understand. Users were worried about accidentally switching to another screen while typing, so the navigation bar was removed.
Testers noticed that the text was a bit difficult to read, so the font size was made larger. The way the solution was presented was confusing to testers. Putting the side by side was easier to understand. Users were worried about accidentally switching to another screen while typing, so the navigation bar was removed.
Testers noticed that the text was a bit difficult to read, so the font size was made larger. The way the solution was presented was confusing to testers. Putting the side by side was easier to understand. Users were worried about accidentally switching to another screen while typing, so the navigation bar was removed.
Making Appointment
Making Appointment
Making Appointment
Change 3
Change 3
Change 3
Testers suggested allowing users to select their own time and date rather than having predetermined ones taking up the screen. They also wanted to know more about the person before making an appointment.
Testers suggested allowing users to select their own time and date rather than having predetermined ones taking up the screen. They also wanted to know more about the person before making an appointment.
Testers suggested allowing users to select their own time and date rather than having predetermined ones taking up the screen. They also wanted to know more about the person before making an appointment.
Final Design
Final Design
Final Design
Final Design
The final designs can be viewed below and in the prototype. MAI is the AI assistant that helps users practice their language skills.
The final designs can be viewed below and in the prototype. MAI is the AI assistant that helps users practice their language skills.
The final designs can be viewed below and in the prototype. MAI is the AI assistant that helps users practice their language skills.
Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Practice new language through texting skills with AI
Flow 1
Flow 1
Flow 1
Users will be able to text MAI in order to practice comprehensible output and input through writing/reading. MAI gives users the option to view or fix their error before proceeding in the conversation.
Users will be able to text MAI in order to practice comprehensible output and input through writing/reading. MAI gives users the option to view or fix their error before proceeding in the conversation.
Users will be able to text MAI in order to practice comprehensible output and input through writing/reading. MAI gives users the option to view or fix their error before proceeding in the conversation.
Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Practice new language through speaking skills with AI
Flow 2
Flow 2
Flow 2
Users will be able to talk to MAI in order to practice comprehensible output and input through speaking/listening. MAI gives users the option to view their error or fix their error first before proceeding in the conversation.
Users will be able to talk to MAI in order to practice comprehensible output and input through speaking/listening. MAI gives users the option to view their error or fix their error first before proceeding in the conversation.
Users will be able to talk to MAI in order to practice comprehensible output and input through speaking/listening. MAI gives users the option to view their error or fix their error first before proceeding in the conversation.
Schedule video call with a real person
Schedule video call with a real person
Schedule video call with a real person
Schedule video call with a real person
Flow 3
Flow 3
Flow 3
Users will be able to schedule video calls with real people. MAI is the stepping stone to creating social connections.
Users will be able to schedule video calls with real people. MAI is the stepping stone to creating social connections.
Users will be able to schedule video calls with real people. MAI is the stepping stone to creating social connections.
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections