Project S19: Bahasa Buddy

Real Conversations, Real Learning.

An AI-powered language learning companion that enables lifelike, interactive conversations in English and Malay.

Bahasa Buddy is an AI-powered, cloud agnostic conversational tool designed to enhance language learning in English and Malay. Featuring lifelike avatars, natural speech synthesis, and intelligent text processing, it delivers an immersive, interactive experience. Scalable, and adaptable, it’s built to evolve with future needs.

Team members

Aisiri Deb Barma (CSD), Parthasarathy Harini (CSD), Dheeptha Rajesh (CSD), Nandini Prabakaran (ESD), Natalie Ang Zi Yi (CSD), Parigya Arya (DAI), Ramita Bharathithasan (CSD)

Instructors:

  • Mahamarakkalage Dileepa Yasas Fernando

Writing Instructors:

  • Rashmi Kumar

  • Bernard Tan

Why traditional Language Learning Fails.

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70%
Language learners experience some level of Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety (FLCA).
80%
Language learners abandon courses citing ineffective learning methods.
80%
Language learners fail to retain knowledge due to lack of conversational practice.

Your journey to conversational confidence starts here.

Bahasa Buddy is Immersive Conversational Fun

Your Learning, Your Choice.

Choose your buddy from our Avatar Suite.

Technology that brings conversations to Life

Text-to-Text (The Brain)

Receives text from the user and outputs text to the next component. The Large Language Model (LLM) helps the avatar “think” of a response.

Text-to-Speech (The Voice Box)

Receives text from the brain and outputs speech to the next component. This model helps generate a voice for the response.

Lip-Sync (The Mouth)

Receives speech from the voice box and outputs lip movements to the avatar. The model syncs lip movements in accordance to the speech received.

Avatar (The Body)

Receives lip-sync from the mouth and body animations and outputs an immersive experience. This is the base for all user interactions.

Text-To-Text (The Brain)

Fluent in Two Languages: Bahasa Buddy intelligently adapts to different conversation styles, ensuring natural and engaging interactions. Choose between Casual and Professional modes

"You can ask someone to clarify something they just said by saying something like, "Hang on, can you repeat that?" or "Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you meant." It's important to be polite and friendly when asking for clarification."

You can ask someone to clarify by saying, "Could you please elaborate on that?" or "Could you provide more context?" This shows that you are interested in understanding their message and want to ensure you have a clear understanding.

Anda boleh meminta seseorang untuk menjelaskan sesuatu yang baru mereka katakan dengan mengatakan sesuatu seperti, "Sabar, bolehkah anda mengulanginya?" atau "Maaf, saya tidak begitu memahami maksud anda." Adalah penting untuk bersikap sopan dan mesra apabila meminta penjelasan.

Anda boleh meminta seseorang untuk menjelaskan dengan berkata, "Bolehkah anda menghuraikannya?" atau "Bolehkah anda memberikan lebih banyak konteks?" Ini menunjukkan bahawa anda berminat untuk memahami mesej mereka dan ingin memastikan anda mempunyai pemahaman yang jelas.

Text-To-Speech (The Voice Box)

Turn any text into lifelike, expressive speech with our advanced AI voice system. Powered by Coqui TTS and Mesolitica Parler TTS, it generates clear, natural voiceovers in Bahasa Melayu and English — with tone and delivery that adapt seamlessly to your context, whether casual or professional.

Audios

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Audios

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Audios

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Audios

2 Videos

Avatar (The Body)

Lip-Sync (The Mouth)

Research-Driven. Expert Tested.

Real users. Real results. Transforming language learning with AI-powered avatars.

40+ Research Papers

To understand the latest trends and methodologies in language learning.

10,000+ minutes of tutorials

To grasp practical insights and approaches for effective language acquisition.

25+ GitHub resources

To gather open-source tools and frameworks that helped shape the development of this solution.

3 Experts Validated

Malay Language Experts have tested  responses, to strengthen the Malay responses.

Value to users.

"Fun and engaging- Worth coming back to."

Designed to stand out.

Developer Tools

Developers can evaluate models via a dashboard and create custom avatar personas beyond Casual and Professional.

Bahasa Buddy's Toolkit.

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Meet the team behind Bahasa Buddy

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