Lola Speak: English Practice
doubtful ratingA unique immersion format where you play a character in a video with your own spoken lines is highly rated by those who got it working, but speech recognition rejects correct pronunciation with an accent without explanation.
48real score
4.78store star
14,931ratings
About the rating
storeAvg 4.75, textAvg 4.15. Moderate gap explained by speech recognition frustration from accent-affected users. Positive reviews are specific about the immersion experience. No artificial inflation.
Strengths
What users love
- Users describe a feeling of complete immersion as if they are the actor in the film. The ability to record your own answer and play it back next to the model helps you evaluate your own pronunciation.
Weak spots
What users hate
- Speech recognition rejects correct pronunciation with an accent without explanation. The feature to review and compare your own speech to the model is buried and hard to find. Progress stalls when recognition keeps blocking users who speak correctly with an accent.
Who it is for
Intermediate to advanced learners who want a cinematic immersion experience and can handle speech recognition inconsistencies.