Interview with Mehmet – Founder of Tutor AI

Tutor AI is an app designed to help users improve their spoken English skills by engaging with diverse AI characters. The app uses cutting-edge technology to evaluate users’ language in real-time, providing instant feedback on how to enhance their communication. It suggests better ways or alternatives for expressions, helping users expand their vocabulary and refine their speaking style. With a variety of AI characters, each with unique traits, users can practice English confidently and effectively in free-flowing, natural conversations. Essentially, it’s a tool that leverages AI to offer personalized feedback and support for language improvement.

Chris: Hi there, please introduce yourself.

Mehmet: Hello, my name is Mehmet Kordaci, I am the founder of Tutor AI, and I am a software engineer with 15 years of experience. I have worked in both the public and private sectors and startups.

Chris: What inspired you to create Tutor AI, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help individuals practice their spoken English skills, and how do you envision it transforming language learning?

Mehmet: I was inspired to create Tutor AI because I saw a need for a personalized AI English speaking tutor that could help individuals practice and improve their spoken English skills. Traditional language learning methods often lack the opportunity for real-life conversation practice, which is crucial for fluency and confidence. With Tutor AI, I wanted to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where learners can engage in natural conversations with AI chatbots, tailored to their learning progression. I envision Tutor AI transforming language learning by bridging the gap between theory and application, allowing learners to practice speaking anytime, anywhere.

Chris: The idea of engaging in free-flowing, natural conversations with AI characters is unique. Can you explain how Tutor AI’s diverse range of chatbots is designed, and how they enhance the language learning experience?

Mehmet: Tutor AI’s diverse range of chatbots is designed to simulate real-life conversations and enhance the language learning experience. Each chatbot represents a different character, with unique personalities, accents, and conversation styles. Learners can engage in free-flowing conversations with these chatbots, which helps them develop a more versatile and fluent speaking style. The chatbots are programmed to respond intelligently and provide relevant feedback, creating an interactive and immersive learning experience.

Chris: The ability to adjust conversation speed, listen again, and access translations is valuable. Can you elaborate on the technology behind these features and how they support users in their language learning journey?

Mehmet: Our algorithms analyze the learner’s speech and provide instant feedback on pronunciation and fluency. The conversation speed can be adjusted to match the learner’s comfort level, and learners can listen to their own recordings to identify areas for improvement. Translations are provided to help learners understand unfamiliar words or phrases, promoting comprehension and vocabulary expansion.

Chris: How does Tutor AI foster conversational practice, one of the most challenging aspects of language learning, and can you provide examples of how learners have benefited from this interactive approach?

Mehmet: Tutor AI fosters conversational practice by providing learners with a safe and judgment-free environment to practice speaking. Learners can engage in conversations with AI chatbots, which eliminates the fear of making mistakes or being judged by others. This interactive approach allows learners to practice real-life scenarios, such as ordering at a restaurant or participating in an office meeting. Learners have benefited from this approach by gaining confidence in their speaking abilities, improving fluency, and expanding their vocabulary.

Chris: Personalized learning is crucial for effective language acquisition. How does Tutor AI tailor the learning experience to match individual needs and proficiency levels, and what kind of progress have users achieved using this approach?

Mehmet: Personalized learning is a key aspect of Tutor AI. The app tailors the learning experience to match individual needs and proficiency levels. Learners can choose lessons that are suitable for their level – beginners, intermediate, or advanced. The AI chatbots adapt their responses based on the learner’s progress, providing relevant feedback and prompts to continue the conversation. Users have achieved significant progress using this personalized approach, with improved pronunciation, fluency, and confidence in speaking English.

Chris: Data security and privacy are paramount. How does Tutor AI ensure a secure and private learning environment for users, and what measures are in place to protect user data?

Mehmet: Data security and privacy are of utmost importance to Tutor AI. The app ensures a secure and private learning environment by implementing industry-standard encryption protocols and following best practices for data protection. User data is stored securely and is only used for the purpose of improving the learning experience. Measures are in place to protect user data from unauthorized access or misuse.

Chris: What are some challenges you encountered during the development of Tutor AI, particularly in creating AI characters that offer diverse and engaging conversational experiences?

Mehmet: One of the challenges during the development of Tutor AI was creating AI characters that offer diverse and engaging conversational experiences. We wanted to ensure that each chatbot had a unique personality and conversation style to make the learning experience more immersive. This required extensive programming and scripting to develop the AI chatbot’s responses and behaviors. Additionally, creating AI characters with different accents and pronunciation patterns was a complex task that required careful attention to detail.

Chris: Looking ahead, what enhancements or features are you planning to introduce to Tutor AI to further enhance the language learning experience?

Mehmet: In the future, we plan to introduce enhancements and features to further enhance the language learning experience with Tutor AI. Some of the planned enhancements include expanding the range of chatbot characters, adding more real-life conversation scenarios, and incorporating advanced language learning techniques, such as speech analysis and personalized lesson recommendations. We are constantly working on improving and refining the app to provide the best possible learning experience for our users.

Chris: Thanks for being with me, any last words? Where can our readers follow you?

Mehmet: Thank you for having me! Readers can follow us on Twitter or can visit our website to stay updated with the latest news and developments regarding Tutor AI. We are excited to continue our journey of revolutionizing language learning with AI.