YCW22· AIToko
Learn English by speaking with an AI
Founders
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Competitors
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Spark StudioS21The most magical personal Voice-Led AI English Learning Buddy for KidsShared: ai-enhanced learning, educationActive
YouLearnX25AI tutor for each student.Shared: ai-enhanced learning, educationActive
Tailor-EDW19AI-powered corporate learning for accelerated employee growth & skill…Shared: ai-enhanced learning, educationInactive
Adjacent
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Read BeanS23Learn language with real-world content, at your levelShared: ai-enhanced learning, educationActive
StuddyS23An AI math tutor for every studentShared: ai-enhanced learning, educationActive
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About Toko
Toko helps English learners in East Asia achieve speaking fluency. Through our mobile app, learners engage in short, realistic conversations with an AI and receive feedback on their grammar. With over 500 topics, learners can practice real-world scenarios ranging from small talk to workplace discussions. Toko offers a low-pressure environment to help learners build up their confidence. We make language fluency accessible to everyone - not just those with the means to meet 1:1 with a tutor. In Taiwan (our first market), Toko is ranked top 3 in the App Store for Education!
New York City, NY, USA
Toko: questions
Which YC batch was Toko in?
Toko was in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch (W22).
Is Toko still active?
Y Combinator lists Toko as active.
Where is Toko based?
Toko lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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