Tako Talk: Learn Japanese
Standard & Osaka dialect
About
Practice Japanese conversation with an AI companion, covering everyday situations and vocabulary. Receive focused feedback and track your progress across devices. Explore free content or unlock advanced features with a subscription.
What's New in Tako Talk
1.1.12
October 25, 2026
Explore Japan one conversation at a time. A new guided walkthrough shows you how to collect sights, unlock nearby prefectures and clear your journey. This update also improves phrasebook lessons and practice calls, keeps conversation settings easier to reach, and cleans up unwanted audio tags in conversation history.
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Tako Talk Plus Monthly
Daily AI Japanese conversation with Tako Sensei.
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FAQ
What is the learning methodology of Tako Talk?
Tako Talk focuses on practicing Japanese through natural text and voice conversations with an AI companion. It incorporates everyday phrasebooks, situation-based practice, and vocabulary review based on user interactions to enhance learning.
How does Tako Talk track learning progress?
Learning progress in Tako Talk is tracked and can sync across devices when you sign in. Users also see companion growth and can earn daily kanji stamps from completed conversations.
Can I try Tako Talk's AI conversation for free?
Eligible new subscribers can try AI conversation with a seven-day free trial. You can also explore the first phrase in each Practice chapter and all Travel essentials for free.
What are the subscription options for Tako Talk?
Tako Talk Plus includes AI conversation and access to every phrasebook chapter and quiz. A Complete Phrasebook is also available as a one-time purchase for permanent phrasebook access, but it does not include AI conversation.
How often is Tako Talk updated?
The latest version of Tako Talk is 1.1.10, last updated on October 18, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.
Is Tako Talk suitable for all ages?
Tako Talk is intended for adults aged 18 and over. It uses generative AI, and responses can occasionally be inaccurate, so it is not a substitute for professional advice.
Does Tako Talk have ads?
Yes, Tako Talk contains advertisements. As it is free with in-app purchases, ads are part of the monetization model.
What devices does Tako Talk support?
Tako Talk is currently supported on iPhones. Users can sign in with Apple or Google to sync their learning progress across devices.
