Kamusta ka?
'How are you?' in Filipino
Learn more about whachama and how it can help you achieve your language learning goals.
What is whachama?
Whachama is an immersive language learning web app for English speakers, designed as a messenger where you chat with an AI agent to practice your target language in real conversations. Each agent has a unique personality, simulating diverse interactions to help you build fluency while receiving gentle grammar and typo corrections. The name 'whachama' is inspired by 'whatchamacallit' —a placeholder for a forgotten word. With regular practice on whachama, you’ll find yourself using fewer 'whatchamacallits' and speaking with confidence.
Your guide to whachama
Create Your Account
Create an account and optionally complete your profile to personalize your learning experience.
Choose Your Language
Pick a language you want to learn or one you've studied before and want to improve.
Take the Fluency Test
If you're not a beginner, optionally complete a fluency test to help us tailor your experience.
Build Your Vocabulary
Learn new words with our flashcards using spaced repetition.
Read Stories
Improve your reading comprehension with short stories at different difficulty levels.
Start Chatting
Begin conversations with one of our always-available AI agents who have unique personalities.
Continue on Telegram
Link your Telegram account and chat with your AI language partner on the go as well.
Keep Practicing
Come back regularly to build your skills. We frequently add new features, languages, and content to help you on your journey.
Is whachama for you?
- You need a tool for complementary language learning
- You are ready to activate passive knowledge
- You are comfortable with chat interfaces
- You have basic language skills
- You are an English speaker
How is whachama different?
- No stressful gamification (goodbye streaks)
- No fear of embarrassment while learning
- Learning tailored to your interests
- No predefined curriculum or tests
- Real, everyday conversations
Why does whachama use AI/LLMs?
- Provides a large range of virtual personalities
- Complements your learning with real humans
- Never tires; provides consistent support
- Creates a safe space for practice
- Cost-effective and scalable
- Available 24/7
Why use whachama?
- Helps maintain and improve language skills
- Personalized, contextual vocabulary
- Real-time feedback and corrections
- Real-life like chat on web and Telegram
- Efficient AI-powered learning
- Effortless quick results
Pick a language you want to learn!
Choose from 34 of the world's most popular languages. Take a free fluency test to assess your language skills.
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Improve reading comprehension with stories
Arcade Supper in Cardiff
Two friends snag a window seat in a small restaurant in Cardiff’s arcades and share dishes, conversation, and a momen...
Warm Chiya on a Rainy Power-Cut Afternoon
Stuck indoors by heavy rain in a small Lalitpur apartment, the narrator brews tea and fries pakoras during a power cu...
A Knock at Cardiff Market
A cheese stall worker in Cardiff Market gets an unexpected visit from an old friend who has returned from London; the...
Seeds for the Journey
On a rainy Saturday in Aberystwyth, a narrator searches the market for a farewell gift for their cousin Elin, who is ...
Who is behind whachama?
Whachama is a passion project by Ivan Raszl, a software developer and language enthusiast, designed to make language learning accessible and stress-free. It bridges the gap between passive knowledge and fluent conversation by offering a relaxed environment to practice your target language on topics you enjoy. Using the latest AI technologies, whachama empowers you to improve your communication skills through trial and error. Enjoy your language learning journey!
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