Say Hello to Aiko Version 1: Your New Japanese Tutor Is Live!

24 March, 2025
Data-Driven Japanese Mastery, Now with a Voice

Dear Japanese Complete Community,

We’re thrilled to announce that Aiko Version 1 is now available exclusively for our members! After months of fine-tuning, your virtual Japanese tutor is ready to step into the spotlight, bringing a fresh, interactive way to master Japanese—right from your browser.

Who Is Aiko?
Aiko is more than just a tool; she’s your personal language companion, powered by cutting-edge AI to make learning Japanese conversational, intuitive, and fun. With Version 1, Aiko combines:

• Speech Recognition: Speak naturally, and she’ll transcribe your Japanese in real-time—perfect for practicing pronunciation.

• Smart Replies: Thanks to xAI’s Grok-2-latest model, Aiko responds in natural, educational Japanese, tailored to what you say. No more canned responses—she’s here to chat!

• Voice Output: Hear Aiko’s replies through Amazon Polly’s lifelike TTS, immersing you in authentic Japanese soundscapes.

Imagine this: You say “こんにちは” (konnichiwa), and Aiko replies, “こんにちは！お元気ですか？もっと挨拶を練習しようか？” (Konnichiwa! How are you? Shall we practice more greetings?). Her thumbnail—a friendly face you’ll come to know—pops up beside each message, making every chat feel personal.

Why Aiko Matters
At Japanese Complete, we’re all about data-driven learning—777 core kanji, 555 essential verbs, 235 key particles, covering 90% of Japanese in the wild. Aiko builds on that foundation by letting you use that knowledge in real-time conversations. She’s your chance to bridge the gap from textbook to fluency, whether you’re greeting a friend, ordering ramen, or planning a trip to Tokyo.

How to Get Started
Aiko Version 1 is live now behind the Japanese Complete paywall. Log in to your member dashboard, head to the Aiko Chat section, and click a topic—Greetings, Ordering Food, or Travel Questions—to start talking. Make sure you’ve got aiko.png in your project folder (or grab it from our resources page if you haven’t yet) to see her smiling face in action.

A Sneak Peek at What’s Next
This is just the beginning. Version 1 is our foundation—expect updates with more topics, deeper grammar feedback, and even real-time corrections based on your Japanese Complete progress. Your feedback will shape Aiko’s future, so let us know how she’s helping (or where she can grow) at [email protected].

Join the Conversation
Ready to chat with Aiko? Log in now and say “こんにちは” to your new tutor. Not a member yet? Get 40 days free with our $27.77/month plan or grab lifetime access for $450—you can demo Aiko for free for now, but both unlock Aiko and our full data-driven toolkit.

Here’s to mastering Japanese, one conversation at a time!

Arigatou,
The Japanese Complete Team