Language learning, reimagined
SpeakFriend was born from a simple idea: the best way to learn a language is through real conversations, not endless drills. We built AI penfriends that make practicing feel as natural as texting a friend.
Breaking Barriers
We believe language should connect people, not divide them. Every feature we build is designed to make communication across cultures effortless.
Human-First AI
Our AI penfriends are designed to feel warm, patient, and encouraging — like a real friend who happens to be a great teacher.
Joy in Learning
Learning a language should be exciting, not tedious. We weave discovery and delight into every conversation.
Meet the team
A small, passionate team of linguists, engineers, and language enthusiasts building the future of language learning.
Ekaterina Orlova
Founder & CEO
Former linguist at Yandex. Passionate about making language learning accessible.
Pierre Moreau
Head of AI
NLP researcher with a background in conversational AI. Speaks 4 languages.
David Kim
Lead Engineer
Full-stack engineer. Previously built language tools at Duolingo.
Анна Белова
Content & Culture
Curates cultural content and ensures AI conversations feel authentic.
Built with modern technology
Powered by cutting-edge AI and translation engines for the best learning experience.