How I Used ChatGPT’s Voice Feature to Level Up My Spanish Speaking

Learning a language can sometimes feel like wandering in the dark—especially when you don’t have someone beside you pointing out missteps or celebrating small victories. Last year, I discovered a game-changer: ChatGPT’s built-in voice feature. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I used voice interactions with ChatGPT to evaluate my Spanish speaking level, share the feedback I received, and give practical tips for fellow B1–B2 learners who want to take their oral skills to the next level.

Why I Turned to AI Voice Chat for Language Practice

By April 2025, I’d already spent months studying Spanish through apps and textbooks, but I still felt stuck at a plateau. My writing and comprehension were decent, but as soon as I tried to speak fluidly—especially beyond simple topics—I hesitated, stumbled over the subjunctive, and felt my vocabulary desert me. I needed real-time conversation practice, plus objective feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and grammar—exactly what an official DELE or SIELE tutor would give, but without the scheduling headaches or hourly fees.

When I discovered ChatGPT’s voice feature, it ticked all the boxes:

Instant, 24/7 conversation partner
Always patient—no judgment for mistakes
Ability to simulate different registers (formal vs. informal) and even region-specific accents
On-the-spot feedback on grammar slip-ups, pronunciation quirks, and more

How ChatGPT Assessed My Spanish Level

A few sessions in, I asked ChatGPT to grade my speaking on the CEFR scale (which DELE and SIELE use). I read a short paragraph I’d prepared, described a recent weekend trip, and answered impromptu questions in Spanish. It then offered a summary of my strengths and areas to work on, pinning me around B1–B2.

Below is a version of the feedback I received in table form, so you can see exactly what to focus on if you’re at a similar level:

Category	Strengths	Areas for Improvement	Recommendations
Grammar	Good control of present and past tense verb conjugations	Inconsistent with subjunctive, conditional, and past perfect forms	Write short paragraphs using "si" clauses. Practice storytelling using hypothetical situations
Vocabulary	Solid everyday vocabulary, good informal/formal switch	Limited use of abstract/specialized terms, repetition of common adjectives	Read 1 news article/day in Spanish. Build a vocab list and use new words in conversation
Fluency	Smooth speech in daily topics, steady pace	Pauses in abstract or technical discussion	Shadow Spanish podcast segments and simulate conversations with technical prompts
Pronunciation	Clear vowels, generally understood, rolled "r" is strong	Overuse of regional "s" aspiration, pitch rises unnaturally in questions	Mimic neutral accents. Focus on yes/no vs. info questions. Use minimal pairs

A Sample Exchange

Here’s a quick breakdown of how one of my assessment sessions sounded:

ChatGPT: “¡Hola! ¿Cómo fue tu fin de semana?”
Me: I described visiting family, eating Dominican food, and catching up on projects.
ChatGPT: "Excelente fluidez para describir tu día a día. Noto que usaste bien el pretérito perfecto: 'he visitado'. Pero cuando dijiste 'Si yo sé', debió ser 'Si hubiera sabido'."
Me: “Ah, claro. Gracias. ¿Cómo lo digo correctamente?”
ChatGPT: “Repite: 'Si hubiese tenido un paraguas, no me habría mojado'."

This kind of exchange happened often. ChatGPT pointed out slip-ups, modeled better phrasing, and let me try again—all in real time.

Why This Approach Works

Zero Judgment: You can stumble ten times and get calmly corrected every time.
Immediate Feedback: ChatGPT corrects grammar, suggests better phrasing, and drills key structures.
Custom Prompts: You can role-play job interviews, customer support, or casual chats—whatever suits your context.
Progress Tracking: By saving session transcripts, you can see improvement week over week.

Recommendations for B1–B2 Spanish Learners

If you're at an intermediate level like me, here’s how to get the most out of ChatGPT voice:

Daily 10-minute sessions: Focus each day on one theme or skill.
Use error logs: After each session, jot down corrected phrases and review them later.
Mix registers: Practice both "tú" and "usted" contexts, switching up formality.
Do shadowing exercises: Ask ChatGPT to read sentences aloud, then mimic pronunciation.
Integrate media: Read a short article, summarize it out loud, and ask for feedback.

Final Thoughts

Using ChatGPT's voice chat to assess my Spanish wasn’t just helpful—it was empowering. I got an honest, detailed picture of where I stood, and a custom roadmap for what to work on next. If you're serious about speaking more confidently in Spanish, I highly recommend giving this method a try.

Whether you're prepping for a DELE exam or just trying to hold a smoother conversation over cafecito, real-time voice feedback could be the thing that takes your Spanish to the next level.

Buena suerte!

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