Sheridan, WYOMING, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stefano Lodola, the linguist and solo founder behind the popular learning platform Think In Italian, has officially released a free preview of his latest project, SpeakTwice.
SpeakTwice Italian app logo
Available at https://speaktwice.app/, the tool is the result of Lodola’s years of experience as a polyglot and educator. Unlike mass-market apps developed by generalist software teams, SpeakTwice is built from a "linguist-first" perspective, specifically designed to help learners overcome the psychological and technical hurdles of speaking a new language.
Designed for the "Silent Period"
Many learners find themselves stuck in the "silent period"—they understand what they hear but cannot produce speech. SpeakTwice uses AI to simulate high-frequency conversational practice, allowing users to:
- Practice Without Judgment: Engage in real-time oral dialogues with an AI tutor.
- Targeted Feedback: Receive instant, linguist-informed corrections on grammar and syntax.
- Transition to Reality: Move from passive listening to active speaking through structured, repetitive oral production.
2,000 Lessons that Fit User Needs
"As a linguist," says Stefano Lodola. "I built SpeakTwice to be the tool I wished I had when I was learning my first few languages. It’s not about flashy gamification; it’s about giving learners a safe space to speak, make mistakes, and 'speak twice'—practicing once with the AI so they are ready for the real world."
With 2,000 grammar lessons, stories, conversation scenarios, an AI tutor, and a spaced repetition system (SRS), all powered by a smart recommendation engine, SpeakTwice effectively replaces many famous language app with better results.
Try the Free Preview
The SpeakTwice preview is currently live and free to use. By visiting https://speaktwice.app/, language enthusiasts can test the AI’s conversational capabilities and see how Stefano’s pedagogical approach differs from standard market offerings.
The iOS mobile app is currently in beta testing; the Android app is in open testing. They will both available on the App Store and Play Store by the end of March with in-app purchases, together with the web app.
About Stefano Lodola & Think In Italian
Stefano Lodola is a professional linguist, polyglot, and solopreneur. Through his platform, Think In Italian, he provides deep-immersion resources that help students move beyond translation and start thinking directly in their target language. His methods prioritize the "Natural Method," focusing on how the human brain actually acquires speech.
SpeakTwice Italian app screenshot
Press Inquiries
Stefano Lodola
stefano [at] speaktwice.app
https://speaktwice.app
A video accompanying this announcement is available here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GI4BIzM2V6c
