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Sylvi: Language Penpals

Sylvi: Language Penpals

French, Spanish, Italian +

256 ratings
167 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2024
  • July 16, 2026

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Sylvi Ltd
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About

Practice foreign languages with AI penpals who provide tutor-level feedback on every message. Learn essential phrases, build vocabulary, and stay motivated with friends. Offers a free trial before subscription.

✓AI penpals for language practice
✓Real-time message correction and explanation
✓Vocabulary building and memorization tools
✓Practice with friends
✓Streak preservation
✓Flashcards and leaderboard
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Sylvi. Based on 256 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent language learning tool
  • 👍Engaging and interactive
  • 🤖Helpful AI assistant
  • 💬Great for practicing conversations
  • 📈Noticeable improvement in language skills
  • 🌐Diverse language options
  • 🤝Supportive community

Negative things

  • 💰Subscription required for full access
  • 🔒Limited free features
  • 🌐Lack of language options
  • 🐛Technical issues with speech recognition
  • 🕰️Repetitive lessons
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What's New in Sylvi

1.18.2

July 16, 2026

Sylvi 2.0 is here! Our biggest update yet. We've listened to your feedback and made major improvements to improve your learning experience with Sylvi.

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Interactive

I truly love this app. Chatting with the pen pals is very interactive (and they keep getting better). You can have actual conversations and then receive little lessons when you said something wrong. I also really like reading the news articles in Italian. Although I’m in no means fluent, I’m starting to pick up on a lot of things. So much better than learning random word! 100% recommend!
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WthrcuriousWthrcurious

Response from developer

Wthrcurious, thanks so much for the review! Really happy to hear the penpals are feeling more interactive, we've been working hard on that. Also love that you're getting stuck into the news articles. Best, Sam 🫶

Thanks for creating this App

I have been learning German for the past 4 years. Used Duolingo, Memrise, Lingoda and few others. But my learning plateaued after a while and my speaking skills did not reach the level I wished. Sylvi is a blessing here and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Shafi KShafi K

Response from developer

Shafi, thanks so much for the review! Really glad to hear Sylvi's helping you break through that plateau after 4 years of German. So happy the penpals are giving you what the other apps couldn't. Viel Erfolg! Best, Sam 🫶

Sylvi es fantástico

I have been using Sylvi for about a year now and my Spanish has come so far! It’s easy to use, interactive and makes learning so fun. Sylvi has taught me how to put my vocab into sentences and my conversational skills have improved so much! Thank you to Sylvi and those working to keep it going!
FiicamFiicam

Response from developer

Hey Fiicam! Thanks so much for your review ❤️ certainly can be a lonely place, so glad we're bringing people together to learn! Best, Amy

My favorite way to practice with a busy schedule

Sylvi has become the best way to practice when I have a spare 5 minutes. As a mom with a full time job and 2 kids, picking up Spanish has had significant organizational overhead. Sylvi gives me a way to practice with real results, that fits into a busy schedule.

I love sending a message every so often to Sylvi throughout the day. The corrections have really increased my ability to sound natural in spoken lessons, and Sylvi’s penpals responses help facilitate conversations and topics I had never considered before. The weekly progress reports give me meaningful ways to practice the next week. Would recommend!
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Kitt VanderwaterKitt Vanderwater

Response from developer

Kitt, what a lovely review, thank you! Amazing that you've managed to carve out little pockets of Spanish practice around such a packed life. Glad to hear the penpal corrections are paying off in your spoken lessons too. Buena suerte! Best, Sam 🫶

Perfect !!

It helps me a lot with learning french ! A lot of cool features are added every month and it has improved a lot !! I love my penpals.
PiratenLinsiPiratenLinsi

Response from developer

Coucou PiratenLinsi, thanks so much for the review. Really glad to hear Sylvi's helping you improve your French, and that you're loving our new features and the penpals!! Best, Sam 😃

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent app crashes

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Subscription issues

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Inconsistent user experience

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Requested Features

5 requests

Expand language options

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Improve free version features

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Implement more personalized learning

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Add more advanced conversation scenarios

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Improve speech recognition accuracy

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FAQ

What does Sylvi do?

Sylvi provides AI-powered language penpals that simulate conversations with native speakers. It offers tutor-level feedback on every message, helping users improve their grammar, vocabulary, and overall fluency in a supportive environment.

What are the key features of Sylvi?

Key features include practicing with AI penpals who offer real-time corrections and explanations, building vocabulary by saving and testing important words, and practicing with friends. It also offers flashcards, a leaderboard, and the ability to preserve your learning streak.

How much does Sylvi cost?

The app offers a free trial for one week. After the trial, users can choose a subscription plan that best suits their needs. Specific pricing details are available within the app.

What languages does Sylvi support?

Currently, Sylvi supports French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese. The app plans to introduce more languages in the future.

Who is Sylvi for?

Sylvi is designed for language learners who want to practice speaking and writing in a foreign language. It's particularly beneficial for those who feel shy about speaking with native speakers or want to improve their comprehension and ability to form natural-sounding sentences.