About Ritora

For conversations that matter to you

Introducing yourself to new colleagues, explaining an idea in a meeting, answering an unexpected question or preparing a talk — each gives you a reason to practise. Ritora is for adults who want to make time for speaking practice and try new techniques aloud.

What you can practise

Ritora has eight speaking trainers. Choose a task you would like to start with:

• Diction

  Tongue twisters, from simple to challenging.

  Try an example: Diction

• Impromptu

  A one-minute answer on an unexpected topic.

  Try an example: Impromptu

• Introduction

  A short introduction and speech feedback.

  Try an example: Introduction

• Persuasion

  Arguments for a conversation with objections.

  Try an example: Persuasion

• Presentation

  From structuring a speech to rehearsing it.

  Try an example: Presentation

• Retelling

  Retell a short text in your own words.

  Try an example: Retelling

• Voice & breathing

  A short warm-up before a conversation.

  Try an example: Voice & breathing

• Word play

  Synonyms, associations and unexpected stories.

  Try an example: Word play

The website offers 30-second examples and self-assessment. The demo does not record your voice or score your speech automatically. In the app, tasks and feedback vary by trainer; automated feedback can be wrong.

From a short exercise to a full topic

Short practice makes room for one specific task: reading a phrase, shaping an answer or retelling a text. This format is often called microlearning. Try a task aloud, notice what you would like to change and repeat it when it suits you.

Courses offer a sequence of lessons and tasks. The Materials section lets you explore individual topics and podcasts. An exercise, a course and a podcast serve different purposes: choose what you need right now.

Who created Ritora

Ritora was created by Maria Askerova, a public speaking and speech technique coach who developed the app’s teaching approach. Visit her official website to learn about her work and lessons.

Where to practise

Ritora is available in Telegram. The app, courses and materials are currently in Russian. This website has Russian and English guides and exercise demos. iOS and Android apps are coming soon.

The app includes free features and a Ritora PRO subscription. Courses and individual lessons may require separate payment. Current access terms are shown in the app before purchase.

Start with a real situation

Our guides include fictional examples, ways to structure an answer and exercises for independent practice. Read an example, then try your own version.