TL;DR:

ZALOA Languages partnered with Yoodli to provide Spanish-speaking learners with AI-powered German conversation practice for a wide range of real-world situations. The roleplays have proven incredibly valuable – not only for general fluency development but also for learners preparing for employment in German-speaking healthcare settings. Learners are able to practice asynchronously, build confidence through repetition, and make measurable improvements in communication, all while reducing the burden on live instruction.

Background

ZALOA Languages is a digital language learning platform designed specifically for Spanish speakers seeking to learn German. Its programs combine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural fluency to help learners gain confidence in real-world communication.

One of its most innovative offerings, GO! Laut, is an AI-powered conversational practice course built in partnership with Yoodli. By embedding Yoodli’s AI roleplay technology directly into the experience, ZALOA enables learners to practice spoken German in realistic scenarios at scale.

GO! Laut is available to members of ZALOA’s GO! Alemán Club PRO plan and focuses on everyday speaking situations such as job interviews, doctor’s appointments, supermarket conversations, and more. With interactive roleplays and immediate feedback powered by Yoodli, learners are able to build vocabulary in context, improve grammar, and reinforce comprehension through realistic and repeatable practice.

While the program is designed to support a broad range of learners working toward everyday German fluency, it has been particularly impactful for those preparing to work in German-speaking environments, especially in healthcare, where communication is critical.

The challenge: traditional language instruction offered limited opportunities for real-world speaking practice. ZALOA needed a scalable way to deliver personalized, frequent, and structured speaking exercises that could adapt to each learner’s pace, without relying entirely on live coaching. Yoodli provided the underlying AI infrastructure to make that possible.

Solution

ZALOA integrated Yoodli to offer AI-powered German roleplays focused on building real-world conversational fluency. Learners are able to practice asynchronously, receive real-time feedback on their speaking, and repeat exercises to build confidence over time. The goal: help learners apply classroom knowledge to practical situations, including those relevant to the medical field, which has proven particularly helpful for learners preparing for employment in German-speaking healthcare settings.

With Yoodli, ZALOA was able to:

• Deliver unlimited speaking practice without scaling up live coaching
• Reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through context-based simulations
• Track learner progress and skill development over time
• Customize content to align with job-specific communication goals

Beyond everyday fluency and professional communication, ZALOA also leverages Yoodli to support learners preparing for official German examinations such as the Goethe and telc B1/B2. The speaking component of these exams—usually involving a short presentation followed by a structured discussion—is often one of the biggest barriers for candidates. With Yoodli’s flexible AI roleplays, learners can repeatedly simulate exam-style tasks, practice key expressions, train asking and answering questions naturally, and reduce the anxiety that comes with high-stakes testing. This innovative approach helps learners enter their exam well-prepared and with greater confidence, and ZALOA is proud to be among the first organizations to offer this kind of scalable, AI-powered exam preparation thanks to its collaboration with Yoodli.

Impact

The data shows strong engagement and meaningful skill development across the learner base:

• 4,000+ AI roleplays completed, indicating consistent and high-volume usage
• Average of 20+ sessions per active user, demonstrating strong learner commitment and repeat practice
• 300+ hours of live coaching time saved, freeing up instructor resources while maintaining instructional quality
• 10%+ average improvement in communication goals, meaning the more users practice the more they improve! 

By incorporating Yoodli, ZALOA created a safe, accessible space where learners can repeatedly practice tough conversations, receive immediate and actionable feedback, and build lasting confidence in their language skills.

What’s Next

Following strong early adoption, ZALOA plans to expand its use of Yoodli into its new mobile app, ZALOA Alemán to GO (link). The team continues to lead with innovation, exploring new ways to advance its mission of making language learning practical, scalable, and career-relevant.

About ZALOA Languages

ZALOA Languages helps Spanish-speaking professionals build language skills that unlock global career opportunities. Through programs like GO! Laut, ZALOA combines structured curriculum with human instruction and AI roleplays to prepare learners for real-world success. Learn more at ZALOA.online.

About Yoodli

Yoodli is an experiential learning platform that helps individuals and teams practice real-world conversations, presentations, and professional interactions through customizable AI roleplays. Whether preparing for high-stakes meetings, interviews, sales calls, or public speaking, users get targeted, real-time feedback to build confidence and improve communication.

The Seattle-based company is trusted by Fortune 100 companies, leading training providers, and educational institutions to deliver scalable, judgment-free coaching across sales, leadership, customer success, and language learning. Learn more at yoodli.ai.