Tama
Practical Japanese conversation practice, with enough structure to keep going.
Tama is a desktop app for Japanese speaking and listening practice. Work through everyday situations, speak or type your responses, and get useful feedback without turning every session into a formal lesson.
Conversation practice stays connected to the rest of your learning: useful vocabulary can become flashcards, difficult points can become quizzes, and a daily plan can tell you what to work on next.
- Guided real-world conversations by voice or text
- Line-by-line shadowing for pronunciation and rhythm
- Persistent persona chats and custom scenarios
- Grammar, vocabulary, and fluency feedback
- Flashcards, quizzes, daily plans, and progress history
- Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Common Questions
What is Tama?
Tama is a desktop app for practical Japanese speaking and listening practice. It combines real-world conversations with structured review and study tools.
Can I practice Japanese by voice or text?
Yes. Use microphone input when you want to speak naturally, or type in Japanese for a quieter or slower session.
What kinds of practice does Tama include?
Tama includes guided scenarios, line-by-line shadowing, persistent persona chats, custom scenarios, and free conversation practice.
Does Tama include feedback and review tools?
Yes. Tama can provide grammar, vocabulary, and fluency feedback, then connect useful material to flashcards, saved quizzes, and daily study plans.
Where does Tama store my study data?
Study data stays locally on your device. Conversation and speech data is sent only to the AI, transcription, or voice providers you configure, and local provider options are supported.
Which operating systems support Tama?
Tama provides desktop release builds for macOS, Windows, and Linux.