About Spello
Transforming language learning through AI-powered dictation and immediate feedback.
Making language learning accessible to everyone
Spello was born from a simple observation: traditional dictation exercises are ineffective without immediate feedback. Our mission is to leverage AI technology to provide instant, accurate feedback on English dictation exercises, helping learners improve their listening and writing skills more efficiently.
We believe that language learning tools should be accessible to all, regardless of economic background. That's why Spello is open-source and offers a free tier that provides substantial value to learners worldwide.
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Our Values
These core principles guide everything we do at Spello, from product development to user support.
Open Source
We believe in the power of community collaboration and transparent development.
User-Centered
Every feature and decision is made with our users' learning experience in mind.
Educational Excellence
We maintain high standards for educational content and pedagogical approaches.
Inclusivity
We design our platform to be accessible to learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Global Perspective
We embrace diverse language learning needs from around the world.
Responsive Support
We're committed to helping our users succeed through attentive support.
Spello in Numbers
Our impact on language learning around the world
10,000+
Active Users
35+
Countries
50+
Contributors
1M+
Exercises Completed
Meet Our Team
The passionate people behind Spello who are dedicated to transforming language learning
Michael Chen
Founder & Lead Developer
Michael created Spello after experiencing the challenges of language learning firsthand. With a background in AI and computational linguistics, he's passionate about making language acquisition more accessible.
Sarah Johnson
Educational Content Lead
With over 12 years of experience teaching English as a second language, Sarah ensures that all Spello content aligns with effective language learning methodologies.
David Rodriguez
AI Research Engineer
David specializes in speech recognition and natural language processing, continuously improving Spello's ability to provide accurate feedback on pronunciation and dictation.
Interested in joining our team?
View Open PositionsOur Journey
From a simple idea to help PTE test-takers to a comprehensive language learning platform, see how Spello has evolved over the years.
The Idea
2024Spello was conceived as a solution to help students better prepare for the PTE exam dictation challenges.
Prototype Development
2025The first prototype was developed, leveraging AI technology to provide immediate feedback on dictation exercises.
Open Source Release
2025Spello was released as an open-source project, allowing developers from around the world to contribute and improve the platform.
Global Expansion
2025With growing user adoption, Spello expanded to support multiple languages and became a comprehensive language learning tool.
Educational Philosophy
We believe that effective language learning happens through consistent practice with immediate feedback. Traditional methods often lack the immediate correction needed to build proper language habits.
Spello addresses this gap by providing AI-powered feedback that helps learners understand their mistakes in real-time, allowing them to correct errors before they become habits.
- Practice should be frequent and focused
- Feedback must be immediate and constructive
- Learning paths should be personalized
- Technology should enhance, not replace, human learning
Join the Spello Community
Whether you're a language learner, teacher, or developer, there's a place for you in our growing community.