ELSA Speak Reviews

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AI-powered English language training app that improves staff communication skills designed for global teams.

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Pros:

Elsa helped me a lot; integration with my existing business was easy.

Cons:

Because, I feel and i listen that I pronunce very well the word, but Elsa,sometime has some difficulties to understand it.

ELSA Speak ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.3

Likelihood to recommend

8.5/10

ELSA Speak has an overall rating of 4.5 out 5 stars based on 164 user reviews on Capterra.

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Mohamed
Mohamed
Senior Sales Representative in Egypt
Verified LinkedIn User
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

I love ELSA SPEAK

5.0 last year

Comments: It helped me to speak English fluently. I love it.

Pros:

It's helping me to modify my pronunciation and speak as natives and learning me many phrases and vocabulary is in different situations. It uses more methods like conversations, texts, video calls, listening tests, and others.

Cons:

I can't modify the text size. I can't copy any text. The translation into Arabic is not professional.

Orsolya
IT Business Analyst in Hungary
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Thank you

5.0 last year

Pros:

Pronunciation recognition - I really liked that I can say something and Elsa recognizes my mistakes and guves me guidelines how to improve it.

Cons:

The Continue button - it should be automatized, so wheb I click on the choosed word it should be move forward and shouldnt wait for me to press continue all the time.

Abdul Ahad
MD in UK
Alternative Medicine, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Course management

1.0 8 months ago

Comments: I am not interested in spending more time with ELSA speaking

Pros:

The software needs amendment since it doesn't have a specified program for a student; it should give a clear timetable for the student about the program, for example; how many days the spelling requires, how many days grammar, how many days reading and how many days writing the writing requires.

Cons:

only adhering to one part of training especially the spelling discouraging the student

Mark
Student in Germany
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Helps me with the pronunciation a lot

5.0 last year

Pros:

This software is very useful if you want to improve your pronunciation. You can hear the correct pronunciation for each sentence and compare it to yours. It's even possible to slow it down. The incorrect pronunciation is highlighted so you know where to improve. What I like the most: - Easy progress tracking / noticable progress - Different topics to choose from - Multiple fields to improve in (pronunciation, intonation, listening, word stress, conversation) - Difficulty levels - Business English - Affordable - Nice design

Cons:

Sometimes it seems to me that a word isn't recognized properly. The pronunciation sounds correct to me but according to Elsa Speak it's not.

Kerem
Planning executive in Türkiye
Automotive, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Great study as a private lessons

5.0 last year

Comments: ELSA is useful to improve probounciation

Pros:

Probounciation exercise Learn new words

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

I enjoyed learning English with Elsa

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: I highly appreciate the features and the delicate of this application for English learners.

Pros:

What I paid for the lifetime package is reasonable and my skills, especially pronunciation get improved by practising everyday.

Cons:

There are several tracks recommended for my practise so sometimes it caused me confused with the appearance.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Do not miss this ideal application to practice English

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: I am totally satisfied with using this application.

Pros:

The capability to recognise every single sound from my voice is really impressive and this helps improve my pronunciation a lot.

Cons:

The appearance is a bit confused to understand the structure of lessons.

Omar
Financial Management Advisor in Palestine
Financial Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Elsa idvidual user!

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Overall, Elsa is one of the best apps that add value to users and increase their knowledge of English! It is recommended if you want to learn English with an accent.

Pros:

I have seen progress in learning English as a second languageThe App overall is easy to useThe app helped me to score a high rate in General ILETS

Cons:

The app is full of features, and I wish there were a dashboard that reflects the progress with weak areas.There are no interactive achievements.

Namakankone
Actor in France
Arts & Crafts, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Elsa the best application

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

I really like the accuracy of the site. Elsa is very good application

Cons:

For me Elsa is à complete application and there's nothing i dont like about ths app!

Carla
Independent in Panama
Commercial Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

The best you can get for your daily speaking practice

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: I love Elsa Speak,I use it everyday.Instead of going to social networks, I invest my time with Elsa Speak.

Pros:

That you have it available at the time you want or have available to practice English.

Cons:

It ia not somethink I dislike, but there's something I thing could be better: The chat groups could offers some phone calls in small groups.

Prasad
Project Manager in India
Real Estate, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

ELSA Review

5.0 last year

Comments: Very good. I have recommended to 100s of guys till today.

Pros:

1) Not dependent on tutor. 2) Ease and flexibility of use. 3) Quality of software interface.

Cons:

Short duration packages shall be cheaper

Omar
Digital Marketer in Egypt
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

AI technology in learning

5.0 last year

Pros:

It's the only perfect English learning app with AI technology and it is an organized and practical platform I have ever seen. In addition its motivation and reminder notifications play an important role in my goal progress process. Thank you!

Cons:

It's the only perfect English learning app with AI technology and it is an organized and practical platform I have ever seen. In addition its motivation and reminder notifications play an important role in my goal progress process. Thank you!

Patima
Ph.D. student in Thailand
Research, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good app for Speaking practice

4.0 last year

Comments: I am glad to practice with ELSA Speak. I also share it on my SNS. A lot of my friends told me that they use this app because of me.

Pros:

I like everything about this app except some bugs and lack of progress summarize

Cons:

No progress report sends to my email like some apps

Reisla
postdoctoral researcher in US
Accounting, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

First impression of Elsa

5.0 last year

Pros:

I started using the trial version of the application and quickly included it in my daily English study practice. Through a quick test, it is possible to identify specific pronunciation and intonation problems, which directs the efforts to be taken. The application has a bank of video clips of interviews, lectures in real situations that greatly facilitate the understanding of sounds previously unperceived with the use of artificial intelligence.

Cons:

I don't find the program so easy to manage. When starting each study session I am presented with many "recommended", "by topics" or "games" options for training, when it would be more intuitive to continue directly from where I left off.

Mohamed
Logistic Manager in UK
Food & Beverages, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Very Nice & useful application for all levels of users

5.0 last year

Comments: highly recommended for friends for learning English practice

Pros:

Increase the learning practice & useful for enhance the pronunciation

Cons:

free levels need to increase a little bit

wilaiporn
Accountant in Thailand
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Speak confidently with Elsa.

4.0 last year

Comments: I've been using the app for 3 weeks, but feel more confident that the pronunciation is correct. And still have to practice a lot. and i think this app It will help me to develop my speaking to an advanced level.

Pros:

I like the app's very good pronunciation check. And that meets my need to practice English.

Cons:

Translation of some words or sentences in Thai Still not as good as it should be Some sentences or some words are not correct. In addition I didn't find any problems in the app unless when the internet signal is not good The app might be processing slow.I just waited a while Provide better internet signal, no problem.

Yanis
AESH in France
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Quite good but with some bugs

5.0 last year

Pros:

What I like the most is the ability to see our progresses as the days go by. I learn to have a very good pronounciations and fluency...

Cons:

But the league system is very not accurate... I mean, I used to play to have a good score until someone reach 40K points in 6 days... How this can be possible ??? Speaking like a robot or repeating sentences over and over again because the app doesn't recognize all words and syllable is boring and stressing... Sometimes, I have to quit exercice because it doesn't work properly even if I "force" my word to be clearer...

Keshav
Intern in India
Computer Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Awesome

5.0 last year

Pros:

I liked one thing most it provides correction to even a single word when we are pronouncing it.

Cons:

Sometime software lags and won't able to capture voice it becomes irritating.

Michele
UX DESIGNER in Italy
Design, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

What else, Elsa?

4.0 last year

Comments: Generally ok but, after a significant engagement, in the beginning, I felt like "ok... what else, Elsa?"

Pros:

I liked the general appearance of the app: beautiful and easy to use. the speech recognition function has been surprising the first time: it helped me a lot to understand that, even micro differences between sounds, can change the meaning and the effectiveness of my speech.

Cons:

After a couple of days, I understood that the "type" of exercises were almost the same 3-4. Different content, ok, but not having new kinds of exercises made the experience less challenging every passing day. I would prefer to access new exercises when reaching new levels of the "game". The speaking exercises, for example, after a while reading the answers purposed by the software, could become that I have to answer the question in the dialogue, inventing the sentences myself.

Witold
Actor in Poland
Motion Pictures & Film, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Amazing English language AI couch in your phone

5.0 last year

Pros:

The app is brilliant! It helped me to correct my pronunciation mistakes in few months. It never happened during my 10+ years of learning English in schools. I'm happy to get closer to the native pronunciation every day. I like the most the feature of selecting a certain word and exercising just it. The app is absolutely great!

Cons:

I do not find any cons so far. Maybe some integration with real teachers live could be introduce to enrich learning experience.

Brice
Actor in Morocco
Arts & Crafts, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Game changing

4.0 last year

Comments: Overall very satisfied and think it is the leading app in the field.

Pros:

This app is game changing and really helps people learn and master english!

Cons:

Like any app, Elsa could use some further updates, new features. I feel like the intonation and fluency features could be more accurate or better explained.

Praneeth
Developer in India
E-Learning, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Superb app for learning english pronunciation

5.0 last year

Comments: The app is good for me as I can practice it whenever there are free moments in a day or week. Also, the speech recognition along with the question replaying feature is perfect for me.

Pros:

The speech recognition that I use on ELSA is excellent! I also love using the dictionary and listening to stories.  I've recommended this app for my friends to use.

Cons:

It would be helpful to have the speaking raised by option for the advanced users to seek lessons from teachers on how to get some corrections on pronunciation. I sometimes find it difficult to use these kinds of apps, especially when I am trying to learn a second language. It'd bring me huge advantages if there could be some sort of community of people who are willing to help out with communicating via the app itself without having to report every mistake I make.

Soongseok
Graduate student in South Korea
Chemicals, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Can improve your english skill.

4.0 last year

Pros:

I can improve my English intonation and accent by using this apps. I can track my wrong accent very easily.

Cons:

it would be great to choose options of English accents like the USA, the UK and so on. This is because I’m studying IELTS and I want to improve speaking ability more. So, if you give me choices to study British accent or States accent, this app can develop more.

Natshok
Government job in Bhutan
Environmental Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

My perception

5.0 last year

Comments: My pronunciation has improved alot

Pros:

Easy tools and catchy because in other app there are lots of complicated and reduddant tools which further limits the learning capacity of learners whereas ELSA hasnot.

Cons:

Limited free learning options, if you provide abjndant learning tools, certainly we costmoer would buy the product for our benefits.

Chao
Engineer in US
Design, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

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4.0 last year

Comments: so far so good as a short time user still.

Pros:

It's good to focus on the pronuncation because there're many resource to listening and reading.

Cons:

Nothing special, somethine the APP will be dead there without any response, not sure it's internet connection issue or APP bug.