Sylvi: Language Penpals

Sylvi: Language Penpals

French, Spanish, Italian +

290 ratings
197 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2024
  • September 17, 2026

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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's New in Sylvi

1.20.7

September 17, 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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User reviews

Sensationell

Unglaublich, was diese App alles kann! Ich bin erst seit 14 Tagen dabei und hab schon so viel gelernt! Als deutscher Muttersprachler lerne ich Portugiesisch und mir war gar nicht klar, dass die App auch Deutsch -Portugiesisch funktioniert und nicht nur Englisch Portugiesisch. Ein großes Lob an die Entwickler, sie bieten einen großartigen Kundenservice und sind jederzeit hilfsbereit.
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Response from developer

Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Nach nur 14 Tagen schon so viel gelernt zu haben – das freut uns riesig zu hören. Und schön, dass du entdeckt hast, dass Sylvi auch auf Deutsch funktioniert und nicht! Danke außerdem für die lieben Worte zum Support, wir sind ein kleines Team und lesen wirklich jede Nachricht 🫶 Weiterhin viel Erfolg und Spaß mit deinem Portugiesisch. Boa sorte! Beste Grüße, Sam

Amazing

I’ve taken Spanish in school for many years, from around kindergarten through high school, but I was never really able to understand conversations or properly communicate on my own. Although I’m still not fully conversational, since I started using this app, I’ve noticed that I understand a lot more Spanish. It has helped me make mental connections that I wasn’t making before.

The use of pen pals has also been exceptional. Since they have memory, they remember the things you tell them and can ask you questions about them later. This helps you practice talking about yourself and having more natural conversations instead of just memorizing vocabulary or phrases. You also get to learn how a native speaker would actually communicate, which has made Spanish feel much more natural and practical for me.
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Response from developer

Thanks so much for the review hoksjddkdfhjrhu! It's brilliant to hear things are starting to click and that you're understanding a lot more now. Those mental connections are exactly what we're trying to help people build. Really glad the penpal memory is landing too , and that Spanish is feeling more natural and practical for you. Sounds like fully conversational isn't far off! ¡Buena suerte! Best, Sam 🫶

Game changer

Amazing app for people with a foundation that are ready to take the next step. Very impressed.

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the review colet.r.ashenhurst! That's exactly the gap we set out to fill - people who've got a solid foundation but need somewhere to actually put it to use. Really happy Sylvi's doing the job for you. Good luck with the rest of your learning! Best, Sam 🫶

Excellent for using French in every day life

I signed up to Sylvi after spending 2 years learning French on DuoLingo. I learned a lot on DuoLingo, but never felt I had a strong grasp of day to day conversational French. Sylvi is very focused on helping users get to using the language more naturally, whether that’s reading the news or using the excellent pen pal function, which will create an instant lesson based on your actual use of the language. There is also an option to create a tailored lesson plan, depending on how much time you wish to spend each day. Overall it’s an excellent app and I feel my French progressing to a more comfortable level, where I’m confident in using it in real life situations.
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Response from developer

Barfabow - thanks so much for the review! Two years of Duolingo will have given you a great base, but that jump to actually holding a day to day conversation is a different skill entirely - so really glad Sylvi's helping you bridge it. Lovely to hear the penpals and the instant lessons off your own French are landing, and that the tailored plan fits around the time you've got. Best of all is hearing you feel confident using it in real life situations - that's the whole point! Bonne continuation with your French! Best, Sam 🫶

Amazing language learning app

I’ve been using sylvi for a few weeks now and can honestly say, it is one of the best apps out there for learning and assistance of a language.

The layout of the app is really simple and easy to use, paired with a really good penpal system which can make learning a language actually interesting and something you *want* to keep doing.

Already I’ve made more progress with natural conversational skills in the short time I’ve been using the app compared to something like Duolingo or Babbel.

Definitely check out this app if you are wanting to be more conversational and natural whilst learning a language!!!
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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.