Learn by copying real conversations.
Watch native speakers, copy each line out loud, then use what you copied in low-pressure chat.
Built on 7 rules that most language apps ignore.
7 days free. Full access.
Cancel in one click before your trial ends and you won’t be charged.
Not sure? You also get a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first payment.
Not sure which plan? Start with the trial — you can switch anytime.
Personal
Save 50%Every available language is included.
Billed as US$174/year US$348
- 200+ structured lessons—not random AI chats
- AI scores every word you say (0–100%)
- 1,000 conversation messages a day with Copy
- Your chats and recordings are not for sale or AI training.
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
Family
Best ValueOne subscription, five separate accounts.
Billed as US$240/year
- Everything in Personal
- 5 separate accounts, each with their own progress
- Couples save 31%, families of 5 save 72%
- Each learner’s progress is tracked separately.
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
Teaching French or Spanish to a class or team?
Volume discounts for 25+ seats. Progress dashboards for educators. Pilot programs available.
This is for you if:
- • You’ve done Duolingo for years and still can’t order coffee
- • You freeze when you try to speak—even though you understand
- • You’re starting to think maybe you’re just “not a language person”
- • You have 15 minutes a day
Maybe not for you if...
- • You only want to read, not speak
- • You prefer classroom learning with a live teacher
- • You want grammar drills, not conversation practice
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Every feature serves one goal: getting the language out of your mouth. Just the method, the feedback, and the practice.
1 Learn from real conversations
200 conversation lessons
Not "the cat is on the table" nonsense. Real conversations native speakers have every day—ordering coffee, asking directions, making plans.
Audio at 2 speeds
Start with slow speed to catch every word. Progress to normal speed. Natural audio with voices modeled on native speakers.
The Copycat Method™: Watch → Copy → Chat
Each lesson follows our 3-step method. Watch a real conversation, copy phrases aloud with AI scoring, then practice with Copy in live chat.
2 Get AI-powered feedback
Pronunciation scoring (0-100%)
Record yourself. Get instant feedback. See exactly which sounds need work and watch your pronunciation scores improve with repeated practice.
Chat with AI in your target language
Practice conversations with our AI tutor. Make mistakes safely. Get corrections without judgment. 1,000 messages per day included.
Voice transcription
Speak naturally and see your speech transcribed instantly. Perfect for checking if you're saying what you think you're saying.
3 Remember what you learn
Smart spaced repetition
Our spaced-repetition algorithm (FSRS) shows you phrases right before you'd forget them. Review just 5-10 cards daily to lock in everything.
Hands-free mode
Review flashcards while commuting, cooking, or walking. Audio plays automatically. Perfect for busy people.
Progress tracking
See your vocabulary grow. Track your streak. Watch your pronunciation scores improve. Motivation through visible progress.
4 Everything else you need
Works everywhere
Phone, tablet, computer—your progress syncs automatically. Practice on your phone at lunch, continue on your laptop at home.
Bite-sized sessions
Each lesson fits in 15 minutes. Practice on your lunch break, your commute, or between meetings.
Real human support
Stuck? Confused? Email us. Real humans answer support emails, and we aim to reply within 24 hours on business days.
What makes Copycat different
Most apps train you to recognize a language. We train you to produce it.
Copycat Cafe™
- Method: Watch → Copy → Chat
- Audio: Native-quality voices
- Feedback: 0–100% pronunciation scoring
- Cost: about $1/day for daily practice
Duolingo / Babbel
Mostly tap-and-match practice, often with robotic voices.
JumpSpeak / LanguaTalk
AI chat or tutoring without the structured copy-first method.
Private tutor
Personal feedback, but usually $30–60/hour and scheduled sessions.
The Cafe Regulars Wall
They copied. Now they speak.
Had to take a FIDE test here in Switzerland to renew my resident permit and passed B1 oral A1 written with 92 and 95 percent pass rates. No way would have achieved that without this course.
Chris Horler
Switzerland
Hands down the best app I have tried, better than the "big" ones like Duolingo and Babbel. You learn how to have real conversations, rather than "proper" French. I feel like I can actually use my French when I visit the country.
Nadine
The Neuro Fix
I'd been having a hard time with aural comprehension, but thanks to this course, that has improved dramatically. I live in Paris, and since I started, people I interact with regularly have been commenting on how much my French has improved.
Stephanie Argy
Paris, France
I tried everything to gain confidence in speaking French… courses in France, one to one conversation with native speakers. Nothing worked! Actually hearing myself speak French and being able to correct my pronunciation has finally given me a huge boost of confidence!
Christine
I had a chance to speak to a French person - I traveled to Normandy and dared to start a conversation with our guide. I was thrilled that he understood me and I - him. He was very surprised that I had studied French only for a few months.
Irene Belyakov-Goodman
United States
After less than a month, I feel a lot more comfortable speaking but especially understanding French as spoken by the average French speaker and not by someone trying to enunciate each word or speak so slowly for me to understand.
John Lawrence
Before, I would never have tried speaking even though I knew what to say. This course has given me more confidence in my pronunciation and usage. I really only had about 7 weeks and already felt more confident speaking.
Rebecca Spears
United States
After working with several popular language learning applications, I've developed a large vocabulary but that hasn't helped me understand spoken French. This is the only one I've found where the lessons teach me to listen for French expressions, to understand their meaning, and to pronounce them correctly.
Rich Brown
Verified User
I think it's a huge difference in my French skills now compared to before. My vocabulary has gotten a lot bigger and thanks to the audio - both normal speed & slow speed - my pronunciation has improved and I find it easier to understand simple, common meanings just by listening.
Moa Berghal
Karlshamn, Sweden
This gives me a quick lesson I can easily fit into my day. I look forward to it, even after a long day at work. The phrases are real and applicable. The speakers are real people, so do not have the computer voice glitches I hear in some other programs.
Laura
Portland, United States
The questions you're too polite to ask
“Why should I pay when Duolingo is free?”
Many free apps rely on ads, upgrades, or engagement mechanics. We’re a small paid product focused on one thing: a method that gets a language out of your mouth. Different focus, different product.
“What if I sign up and then life happens?”
Life always happens. That’s why lessons are designed to fit into real life, and why reminders are optional. If now isn’t the right time, you can cancel in one click before your trial ends.
“Why do you need my card for a free trial?”
A card lets your subscription continue without interruption if you choose to stay. Cancel in one click before the trial ends and you won’t be charged—no phone calls, no guilt trips, no “please don’t leave us” emails.
“What if I hate it?”
Not for you? Email us within 30 days of your first payment and we’ll refund it—no questions, no friction.
“Do you use my practice data to train AI models?”
No. Your chats, recordings, and transcripts are not for sale, and we don’t use them to train Copycat Cafe’s own AI model. We use AI and speech companies to run the product, but our rule for production features is simple: they must not use your practice content to train or improve general AI models unless we opt in, update our policy, and tell you.
“Do I have to upload voice recordings?”
No. You can read and listen to lessons, review content, and type in chat without giving microphone access. Pronunciation scoring and spoken chat need microphone audio because we can’t score or transcribe speech you don’t send.
“Who handles billing?”
Paddle handles billing, taxes, and checkout securely. You’ll see the full price (including taxes) before you confirm. We never see your card number.
“What about other languages?”
French and Spanish are available now—and every active language is included in every subscription at no extra cost. The Copycat Method™ (Watch, Copy, Chat) works across languages, and more complete courses are in development.
See what one week of Watch → Copy → Chat can do.
Try it for a week. Keep going only if it helps you speak.
Start Copying7 days free • Cancel anytime in one click • 30-day money-back guarantee