Great Spanish learning tool Platica is a great tool that helped me improve my Spanish skills. I got to converse with a native Spanish speaker, which really helps when trying to learn a new language. We would discuss pre-selected topics and, if time allowed, talk about other subjects that came to mind. This program really put me outside of my comfort zone in a good way because I got to hone my Spanish skills in an environment that encouraged improvement.

I have had a great experience with Platica I have had a great experience with Platica. In every conversation, whoever I am speaking with is very approachable and I never feel any sort of pressure when speaking to them. It is a great way to help yourself get comfortable with Spanish and I recommend it to anyone trying to build confidence with their Spanish speaking skills.

Platica is such an amazing program… Platica is such an amazing program because it allows you to gain experience in speaking Spanish as if you were in a Spanish speaking country with the ease of the internet. After two years, I truly began to feel comfortable with my Platica partner, and I enjoyed all of our conversations. My favorite conversations happened when we veered slightly from our set conversation topics and I found myself speaking well and confidently about something I cared about. The program has helped me with my conversation skills and made me much more comfortable and confident speaking in Spanish. Next time I am actually in a Spanish speaking country or presented the opportunity to have a true conversation in Spanish, I will be grateful for all my Platica sessions. - Alaina Moskowitz

Platica review-Katherine Brown I absolutely loved my conversations with Ceci and truly felt my Spanish skills increase over the course of our conversations. It was an incredible way to get real, practical experience in the language without feeling like I was being graded or critiqued on my performance. Ceci and I have even become friends and continued our communications beyond just our registered times which has allowed me to practice my Spanish even more. This program is truly exceptional and I hope more students are able to benefit from it in the future!

Plática Review I have been doing Plática for the past three years through my school. I have found this experience to be both extremely fun and cohesive despite being in a learning environment. I love the way in which each conversation is set up: before your conversation you will receive a list of topics you may be speaking about and after your conversation you also receive an electronic copy of your corrections. This past year, I have been an AP Spanish student, and with the help of my "speaking partner" through Plática I have been able to practice my simulated conversations for the upcoming exam. I would recommend this program to any Spanish speaking student, no matter their level. I have had such a great time throughout this program and have even developed a friendship with my speaking partner.