Before editing · teaching example
“Well, I, sort of, work on projects. I have varied experience. I work a lot with the team. I suppose my strength is being organised”.
There are words. But what can someone ask you for?
Find the words.
Say what
you mean.
Practise speaking for a few minutes a day.
English demo here. The app, materials and courses are currently in Russian.
Start practising30 seconds right here · no voice recording
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Rehearse before an important conversation.
Sometimes you know what you want to say, but the first words won’t come. Try saying them aloud beforehand so you have somewhere to start at the meeting.
Voice & breathingWebsite demo · 30 seconds
One sentence, different emphasis
Start with one attempt
Your task is ready. Open it, gather your thoughts and start the timer when you are ready.
Speak aloud. Your microphone stays off.
What will you practise
today?
For a meeting, a presentation or a conversation without preparation.
The cards describe exercises in the Russian app. You can try an English task here in 30 seconds.
Impromptu · website demo
What advice would you give yourself before your first day at work?
An original teaching example. Speak aloud: there is no recording or automated assessment here.
A question for this attempt
Did you support your advice with one example?
One idea, one example, a short conclusion. Start with “I would suggest…” and continue in your own words.
Read the task first. The timer starts when you press the button.
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One small attempt
30 seconds for yourself
Introduce yourself
more clearly
Your listener can understand you more easily when your role comes with a task and an example. See how three small edits change the story.
After editing
“I manage projects. I help the team agree on tasks and deadlines. For example, I organise the launch of a new service, from the first discussion to release”.
Role → task → example. Now it is clear how you can help.
Name your role, not just your field
“Work on” leaves the listener guessing. “Manage” explains your responsibility. Choose a precise verb for your work.
What to read
and listen to
A podcast about intonation and a set of cards about impostor syndrome. These materials in the app are currently in Russian.
Open Russian materials in Telegram
Confidence, influence
and difficult answers
How to begin a conversation, explain your idea and respond to a difficult question. Four modules take you from first words to challenging situations. The course in the app is in Russian; this is a translated preview.
Course programme
01Confidence from the first seconds
- The first 30 seconds
- Breathing and a steady posture
- Voice: tone, volume and pace
- Eye contact and an open posture
- Warm up before an important conversation
- Quiz: confidence from the first seconds
02Influence and persuasion
- Influence without manipulation
- Build an argument around the listener’s benefit
- Social proof
- Agree on the next step
- When giving ground helps
- Quiz: influence and persuasion
03Rudeness, manipulation and boundaries
- Responding to rudeness
- The “broken record” technique
- Recognising manipulation tactics
- Boundaries in messages and calls
- Escalation: involving a third party
- Quiz: rudeness and manipulation
04Camera, expertise and stress
- Confidence on camera
- A short video for your team
- A leader’s opinion without pressure
- Stress before a presentation
- Quiz: camera and stress
- Final course quiz
Paid courses are purchased separately from PRO.
From a first attempt to regular practice
You may not have an hour to study every day. In Ritora, you can choose a short exercise, say your answer and get on with your day.
Continue practisingStart with one exercise
Warm up before a call or answer an impromptu question. One task is enough to begin.
Notice one detail
Did you finish your thought? Find an example? Choose something to change and try again.
Make room for the next attempt
After your morning coffee, during a break or before a meeting. Link a short practice to something already in your day.
Small reasons to keep goingRitora includes achievements for practice. Here are two examples from the collection. You decide what to practise next.
Missed a day? Start with the exercise you feel like doing today.
About practice
and the app
More questions? (Russian support) Who created Ritora?
Ritora and its teaching approach were created by Maria Askerova, a public speaking and speech technique coach. Ritora brings together short speaking exercises, trainers, materials, podcasts and courses.
What is Ritora?
Ritora is a speaking practice app with short exercises, eight trainer categories, materials and courses. Practise diction, impromptu answers, introductions, persuasion, presentations, retelling, voice and word play. The app is currently in Russian; this website includes an English demo.
Where can I use the app?
Ritora currently opens in Telegram, in Russian. No separate installation is needed. iOS and Android apps are being prepared; store links will appear here after launch. English app availability has not been announced.
How much time does practice take?
It depends on the exercise: one minute of speaking for impromptu practice, three minutes for voice and breathing. Start with one task when it suits you. You can allow more time for materials and course lessons.
How are trainers different from materials and courses?
A trainer is a speaking task you can repeat. Materials help you explore a particular question. A course provides a sequence of lessons on a topic. Choose the format that fits your task.
Can I start if I have never practised speaking?
Start with a tongue twister, a short introduction or a simple impromptu topic. After one attempt, choose something to improve, such as shortening the opening or adding an example. Then try again.
How does access work?
Start with the free features. PRO opens trainers without daily limits. Paid courses, diagnostics and individual lessons are purchased separately. Current terms are shown in the app before payment.
Does this website record my voice?
No. Read a task, say your answer aloud and use the prompt to check your attempt. The microphone stays off. For voice exercises with feedback, open the Russian Ritora app.
How does speech feedback work?
The introduction trainer provides automated feedback on your answer’s content and structure, with suggestions for your next attempt. Consider whether the suggestions fit your goal: automated feedback can be wrong. Other trainers offer different forms of feedback.
Continue
with Ritora
Choose a trainer and practise for a few minutes. The app is currently in Russian.
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