Lisan review
Focused AI speaking practice with roleplay, feedback, and personalized lessons.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Lisan is a mobile language-learning app built around spoken practice with an AI tutor. It suits learners who want to rehearse everyday conversations aloud, including cafés, airports, interviews, and meetings. The app combines AI roleplay with voice tutor replies, hints, corrections, and explanations in the learner’s language. A CEFR speaking placement test from A1 to C2 helps establish a starting level, while personalized lessons use the learner’s level and goals. Progress tracking and daily word practice extend the experience beyond individual conversations.
Its strongest fit is focused speaking development rather than broad language coverage. Lisan scores pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency, giving learners several feedback areas within each practice approach. Tutor voice selection, spoken practice, and roleplay support a conversational format, while recording and account deletion controls provide additional account options. The published feature set also includes progress tracking across lessons, making it suitable for learners who want structured practice and ongoing visibility into their work.
Pricing is paid-only, with no free plan. According to the published plans, the Yearly option costs $49.99 per year, equivalent to $4.17 per month, and includes all languages and goals, unlimited conversations, and cancellation through the App Store. The Monthly option costs $12.99 per month with the same core inclusions and monthly billing. App Store pricing may differ by country. Lisan is distributed through Apple’s App Store and currently lists English, Arabic, and French, so it is a better choice for iOS learners seeking AI speaking practice in those languages than for users who need Android access or a free entry point.
Lisan pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Roleplay conversations with voice tutor replies and spoken practice
- Scores pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency
- CEFR speaking placement from A1 to C2 with personalized lessons
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- No free plan; access requires a paid subscription
- Currently lists English, Arabic, and French
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