Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about learning Korean, Japanese, Thai, Mandarin Chinese, and English with Pretalk!
"Got questions? I've got answers! Let's clear up any confusion together!"
- Bam
General Questions
Pretalk is a mobile-first language learning app that focuses on teaching real, everyday conversations. We help you master practical phrases in Korean, Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, and English—the kind you'll actually use when ordering coffee, asking for directions, or making friends. Skip the boring grammar drills and start speaking from day one!
Pretalk currently offers five languages, each with comprehensive lessons:
Korean
Learn Hangul script
Japanese
Master Hiragana & Katakana
Thai
Learn Thai script
Mandarin
Learn Hanzi characters
English
Perfect your skills
Yes! You can start learning with Pretalk 100% free. Our free version includes access to basic lessons, the hearts system, and daily practice. Upgrade to premium for unlimited hearts, advanced lessons, offline downloads, and ad-free learning.
Bam is your friendly bear guide and learning companion! He'll send you daily reminders, celebrate your milestones, and keep you motivated throughout your language learning journey. Bam has 2 friends—Tomo and Nori who also help make learning fun and engaging!
Learning Features
Streaks
Build daily learning habits! Each day you practice, your streak grows. The longer your streak, the more motivated you'll be. Bam will send you friendly reminders to keep it alive!
Hearts
Hearts keep learning fun and pressure-free! You start each day with hearts. Make mistakes, learn from them, and watch your hearts refill daily. Premium users get unlimited hearts!
Absolutely! Pretalk features advanced speech recognition technology that listens to your pronunciation and provides instant feedback. Practice speaking real phrases and get scored on your accuracy. It's like having a native speaker help you perfect every word!
Try saying: ありがとう
Yes! Pretalk teaches you to read and write in native scripts with interactive, game-like lessons:
Hangul
Korean alphabet
Hiragana
Japanese script
Thai
Thai alphabet
Hanzi
Chinese characters
It depends on your goals and dedication! With Pretalk's focus on practical conversations, many learners can hold basic conversations within 3-4 weeks of daily practice. Just 10-15 minutes a day can make a huge difference. Remember, we focus on what you'll actually use in real life, so you'll start speaking confidently much faster than with traditional methods!
Technical & App
Offline mode capabilities are planned for future updates! Currently, you'll need an internet connection to access lessons and practice. We're working hard to bring you downloadable lessons so you can learn anywhere, anytime—even without WiFi!
Pretalk is designed as a mobile-first experience for iOS and Android. Our website serves as a marketing and information hub. The full learning experience, including all interactive features, speech recognition, and gamification, is available exclusively through our mobile apps!
Still Have Questions?
Bam and the Pretalk team are here to help you start your language learning journey!