English conversations built from the real world of Don Joaquín Chicago—a business hotel and innovation hub in River North where Midwest hospitality meets global ambition. AI characters who remember you, adapt to your level, and prepare you for real life in any English-speaking city.
English isn't optional for career advancement. It's the language of 96% of international business, commanding 30-130% salary premiums in Latin American tech sectors.
Based on US Foreign Service Institute training standards. Spanish and Portuguese speakers benefit from 58% vocabulary overlap - your native language gives you a head start.
Start with cognates you already know - thousands of words transfer from Spanish/Portuguese to English
Master articles (a/an/the) and prepositions - the main challenges for Romance language speakers
Practice phrasal verbs and do/make distinctions through authentic scenarios
Business vocabulary, presentations, and complex discussions for career advancement
B2 proficiency - ready for international jobs and US company opportunities
Essential vocabulary and pronunciation - no cognate advantage like Romance languages
Master English word order, articles, and tenses - very different from Arabic/Chinese/Hindi patterns
Build confidence through daily conversations and real-world practice scenarios
Business vocabulary and workplace communication for international opportunities
B2 proficiency - ready for BPO, tech, and international business roles
Based on Foreign Service Institute data: Spanish/Portuguese speakers need 600-750 hours (6-8 months at 1 hour/day) while Arabic/Chinese/Hindi speakers need 1,100-2,200 hours (12-24 months at 1 hour/day) due to greater linguistic distance from English.
Learn more about the science of English learning →From hotel staff to café baristas, each character has unique expertise and teaching style based in Chicago
No complicated setup. Just real conversations that build your confidence.
Pick from 8+ characters based on what you want to learn. Each has unique Chicago expertise.
Study key concepts before and after conversations to reinforce learning.
Talk about hotels, cafés, business, or daily life. Characters remember and adapt to you.
Review real conversation with Yuki helping a Japanese learner. View video tutorials →
Real people making real progress every single day