Upcoming features and upgrades
Here's some information about new things we are planning, plus a history of what we've added in the past. Have suggestions? Submit them here.
Planned releases*
* The dates below are subject to change. If your plans depend on updates being released before a certain date, please reach out to us for more information at support@talkabroad.com.
To be released before Aug 2026
- Students can use AI-enhanced tools for preparation and reflection in some languages.
- Teachers can log into student accounts to help them join sections, redeem codes, etc. (This will have to be enabled by our support team)
Past releases
Released in April 2026
- Cultural presentation topics for our Conversation Tables program - group conversations for beginners centered around a cultural activity, like preparing a dish.
Released in Jaunary 2026
- Launched ESL and Russian
Released in December 2025
- Students can use an updated reservation system in all languages.
Released in September 2025
- Expanded availability for students to make reservations. Conversation Partners are now available as early as 7:30am and as late as midnight (Eastern). See more info here.
Released in August 2025
- Students can use an updated reservation system in some languages
Released in June 2025
- Students can share more detailed feedback about conversations
Released before September 2024
- Conversation Tables - group conversations to prepare learners for 1:1 conversations
- Feedback for Teachers - feedback from our conversation partners about student conversations
- Global Experiences - 1:1 conversations in English for cultural learning