Question 1

Is Natively free?

Accepted Answer

Natively is free to download on iOS and Android. The core app is free, with a subscription available for unlimited sessions. Waitlist members receive a free trial when the app launches — meaning anyone who joins the waitlist at nativelyapp.com before launch gets full access to practice sessions before any payment is required. There are no hidden fees to sign up or join the waitlist. The subscription pricing will be announced at launch.

Question 2

When does Natively launch?

Accepted Answer

Natively is launching in 2026 on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). The app is currently in pre-launch, with a waitlist open at nativelyapp.com. People who join the waitlist will be notified by email the moment the app goes live and will receive early access before the general public release. Natively is built by a team based in Nairobi with a remote team of language learners and engineers.

Question 3

What languages does Natively support?

Accepted Answer

Natively supports speakers of 20+ native languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Nora, the AI tutor, gives feedback calibrated to the specific errors that speakers of each first language tend to make in English — for example, article usage for speakers of languages without articles, or tense patterns for speakers of languages where tense is marked differently.

Question 4

How is Natively different from Duolingo?

Accepted Answer

Duolingo focuses on vocabulary acquisition, grammar drills, and gamified streaks. Natively focuses on spoken conversation — the skill of forming and delivering sentences in real-time English under conversational pressure. With Natively, users speak to an AI tutor named Nora, who responds naturally and gives specific feedback on phrasing and fluency after the session. There are no streaks, no points, no gamification mechanics. Natively is designed for English learners who already understand the language but struggle to speak it fluently in professional or social situations.

Question 5

What CEFR levels does Natively cover?

Accepted Answer

Natively supports the full CEFR range from A1 (beginner) through C2 (mastery). CEFR — the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages — is the internationally recognized standard used by universities, employers, and immigration authorities worldwide to assess language proficiency. Natively tracks each user's spoken English level dynamically from their conversation patterns and promotes them automatically when their speech consistently meets the benchmarks for the next level. No test required — level progression happens through practice.

Question 6

Does Natively help with IELTS speaking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Natively includes conversation scenarios specifically designed for IELTS and TOEFL speaking preparation. These include extended answer practice (IELTS Part 2 long-turn responses), structured discussion topics (Part 3), and fluency feedback calibrated against exam criteria including coherence, lexical resource, and grammatical range. Candidates targeting an IELTS speaking band of 6.5 or above can use Natively to build the speaking fluency and natural phrasing that examiners reward — the kind that comes from real practice, not scripts.

Question 7

How long are Natively sessions?

Accepted Answer

Natively sessions are a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes. Sessions can be paused and resumed mid-conversation. The 3-minute minimum means there is always a complete session available regardless of schedule — between meetings, on a commute, or in the minutes before a job interview. Longer sessions (15-30 minutes) are suited to deep practice before a presentation, an important call, or an IELTS speaking exam. There are no daily streak requirements — sessions can be daily or ad hoc.

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