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Language app for iOS and Android

Learn a language by texting someone who lives there.

Ooolala puts you in a chat with AI partners who live in real cities. Talk to Margaux about her bakery in Lyon. Mistakes get fixed inside the conversation, so you never get stopped mid-sentence.

iOS & Android · early 2027 · founding members get 3 months of Plus

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Margaux

Baker in Lyon · AI partner

Salut ! Ce week-end, j'ai fait croissants pour tout le .

Waouh ! Moi, je suis allé à le au marché et j'ai acheté du fromage.

1 correction · tap to see why

0:07

Nice r in « fromage ». Soften the last sound.

Margaux is typing

Why texting works

Speaking is scary. Typing buys you time.

Most people stall on a language because talking out loud, live, in front of someone feels exposed. Texting keeps the conversation and drops the pressure.

  1. Nobody is waiting on you

    Take forty seconds to find the right word. Partners don't sigh, interrupt or switch to English. You answer at your own speed.

  2. Small reps are easier to keep

    A streak counts ten minutes, nothing more. Ten minutes on the bus, every day, is a habit you can actually keep. An hour on Sunday usually isn't.

  3. Words arrive with a reason

    You learn croissants because Margaux is baking a hundred of them, not because a list said so. Real topics give each word something to hang on.

How it works

Four steps, and the first one takes a minute.

  1. Pick a language and a partner

    Choose from eight launch languages, then the person you'd like to talk to. Tell them your level, or let them find it in the first few messages.

  2. Text like you would a friend

    Write about your day, ask about theirs. Partners remember what you told them, ask follow-up questions and sometimes message first.

  3. Corrections ride along

    A wrong word is crossed out and the fix is written next to it, right in your message. Tap it to see why. Tap any other word for its meaning.

  4. Voice notes when you're ready

    Send a voice note instead of typing. You get feedback on how a word sounded, and nothing is played back to anyone but you. Voice notes are part of Plus.

Meet the partners

Eight characters. Eight cities. All of them AI.

Each partner has a job, a neighbourhood and things they love talking about. They are fictional characters, and the app says so on every profile.

  • FR

    Margaux

    Baker · Lyon, France

    Talks about sourdough, neighbourhood gossip and what to cook on a rainy Sunday.

    Levels A1–B2AI partner

  • ES

    Lucía

    Radio DJ · Mexico City, Mexico

    Talks about late-night radio, new bands and where to find the best street food.

    Levels A1–C1AI partner

  • JA

    Kenji

    Ramen-shop owner · Fukuoka, Japan

    Talks about broth, his regulars and why the baseball team always lets him down.

    Levels A1–B1AI partner

  • KO

    Min-seo

    Webtoon artist · Seoul, South Korea

    Talks about deadlines, character design and the best convenience-store snacks.

    Levels A1–B2AI partner

  • IT

    Giulia

    Bike courier · Bologna, Italy

    Talks about shortcuts under the arcades, tagliatelle debates and rainy deliveries.

    Levels A1–C1AI partner

  • DE

    Jonas

    Bike mechanic · Hamburg, Germany

    Talks about fixing things, harbour weather and which football results to avoid.

    Levels A2–C1AI partner

  • ID

    Sari

    Coffee roaster · Bandung, Indonesia

    Talks about beans, afternoon rain and weekend motorbike trips to the highlands.

    Levels A1–B2AI partner

  • EN

    Theo

    Ferry deckhand · Wellington, New Zealand

    Talks about wind, harbour crossings and the films he watches between shifts.

    Levels A2–C1AI partner

Languages

Eight languages at launch.

One partner per language to start. More languages come after launch, in the order the waitlist asks for them.

  • FRFrançaisFrenchwith Margaux
  • ESEspañolSpanishwith Lucía
  • JA日本語Japanesewith Kenji
  • KO한국어Koreanwith Min-seo
  • ITItalianoItalianwith Giulia
  • DEDeutschGermanwith Jonas
  • IDBahasa IndonesiaIndonesianwith Sari
  • ENEnglishEnglishwith Theo

Hear the difference by level

Same partner. Different conversation.

Lucía speaks differently to a beginner than to someone who has lived in Mexico. Pick a level to see a sample chat.

¡Hola! Soy Lucía. ¿Cómo te llamas?

Hola, yo soy Dana.

Mucho gusto, Dana. ¿Te gusta la música?

Sí. Yo gusta Me gusta el rock.

Short sentences and common words. Every word has an English meaning one tap away.

Pricing

Start free. Pay when you want more partners.

Prices are in US dollars and billed through the App Store or Google Play. Founding waitlist members get 3 months of Plus free.

Monthly Yearly save about 44%

Free

Try it with one partner.

$0 forever

No card needed.

  • 1 partner of your choice
  • 30 messages a day
  • Inline text corrections
  • Tap any word for its meaning
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Founding members: 3 months free

Plus

For daily practice with everyone.

$8.99 per month

or $59.99 per year, about 44% less

  • All 8 partners
  • Unlimited messages
  • Voice notes with pronunciation feedback
  • Weekly grammar recap
  • Everything in Free
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Family

Share Plus with people you live with.

$89.99 per year

Billed yearly. Up to 5 people.

  • Everything in Plus
  • Up to 5 people on one plan
  • Every member must be 13 or older
Join the waitlist

Prices may change before launch. If they do, we will tell waitlist members first. Taxes may apply depending on where you live.

FAQ

Straight answers.

Something missing? Write to support@ooolala.chat and a person will answer.

Am I talking to a real person?

No. Every Ooolala partner is an AI character, and the app labels each one as an AI partner. Margaux, Kenji and the others are fictional characters set in real cities. They are not real bakers, DJs or ferry deckhands.

Does Ooolala replace classes or a tutor?

No. Ooolala gives you a low-pressure place to practise writing and speaking every day. It is not a full curriculum and it does not prepare you for a specific exam. Many people will use it alongside classes, a tutor or a textbook.

Which levels does it work for?

Complete beginners up to advanced learners. Each partner adjusts vocabulary and sentence length to the level you pick, and you can change it any time. Every partner card lists the levels they are best at.

What happens to my chats?

Your chats are used only to reply to you, give you feedback and let partners remember what you told them. You can delete a conversation or all your data. We do not sell your chats and we do not use them for advertising. The Privacy Policy has the details.

Does it work offline?

Chatting needs an internet connection, because partners reply live. Offline review of saved words is something we want to build, but we are not promising it for launch.

How old do I need to be?

You must be 13 or older. If you are under 18, check with a parent or guardian before you sign up.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Paid plans are billed through the App Store or Google Play, and you can cancel in your store settings at any time. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for, and the Free plan stays available.

When does it launch, and what does the waitlist do?

Ooolala is planned for iOS and Android in early 2027. If you join the waitlist we email you once when the app is out. Founding waitlist members get 3 months of Plus free.

Be one of the first to text Margaux.

Leave your email and the language you want first. We write once, when the app is out. Founding members get 3 months of Plus free.