Pavel Kroc

Pavel Kroc

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Launching Naitly - day one thoughts

Today we launched Naitly, the platform that helps you reach your English level faster with AI + expert structure. We spent a long time testing, listening to teachers, and simplifying until it finally felt right.

It s funny - launch day feels less like the finish line and more like the beginning. There s still so much to improve, but at least now we get to do it with real users, not just our internal tests.

Behind the scenes - how Naitly was built

Naitly actually started as a completely different project. We were building SpeakingAI - a tool to help people practice speaking through AI conversations. It worked well, people liked it, but we started to notice something important: there were already too many similar tools doing the same thing.

We didn t want to create just another speaking simulator. We wanted to build something that truly helps people reach real results - not just chat in English, but actually move from one level to another with visible progress. That idea slowly grew into Naitly.

The scariest part of launching Naitly

The scariest part wasn t building the tech. It was hitting publish . You spend months thinking about how people will react, whether they ll get the idea, whether they ll find bugs you missed.

But launch day is the moment when you stop building in silence and start listening. It s humbling. You realize users always see your product differently than you do.

We just launched Naitly today - and it feels surreal

After months of work, testing, and rewriting everything twice, Naitly is finally live. It started as a small idea: what if learning English actually guaranteed results? What if every learner could see their level move from A2 to B1 to B2, instead of just feeling better ?

Now it s real. You can take a short test, get your personalized plan, and start improving with AI guidance and clear progress tracking. It s strange to finally open it up after keeping it private for so long.

Launch day reflections - what we learned building Naitly

Building Naitly taught us one thing: simplicity is harder than it looks. We kept trying to add more - more tests, more features, more analytics - until we realized what people really need is clarity. A simple plan that says, Here s your level. Here s your next step.

It sounds basic, but cutting noise and focusing on the core value took the most time. Even today, I still see small things I want to tweak.

If you ve launched before, how do you handle that feeling of it s not perfect yet ? Do you push it out early or polish until the last minute?

Why consistency beats intensity in language learning

Everyone dreams of fast results. We all have that "I will study 3 hours a day and finally learn it" moment. It works for a week or two, but then life happens - you get busy, skip a few days, lose rhythm, and the big plan collapses. The truth is that languages do not reward intensity; they reward consistency.

Learning English is more like growing a plant than running a sprint. You cannot water it once a week for 5 hours and expect it to bloom. You have to give it small attention every day. Even 15 or 20 minutes of focused practice keeps your brain connected to the language and slowly builds fluency.

The importance of seeing your path when learning

One big reason people lose motivation is not the difficulty itself - it is not knowing where they are or where they are going. You can study for months and still have no idea how far you have come. When there is no map, every day feels like a repeat of the previous one.

We saw this all the time when talking to learners. They used several apps, YouTube, podcasts, and grammar books, but nothing tied it all together. They were collecting information, not building skill. The missing piece was structure - a visible path that connects all those small actions into progress you can actually track.

Speaking is the hardest skill to grow - here is why

When people say they want to learn English , they usually mean they want to speak fluently. But speaking is the hardest part because it combines everything at once - grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reaction. You cannot pause and think for 10 seconds in a real conversation. You have to produce words instantly, and that takes constant practice.

Reading and listening are easier because you can do them alone. You can read books, watch Netflix, listen to podcasts, and feel that you are learning. But speaking is different - it requires another human being or at least feedback. Without feedback, mistakes repeat silently, and you never fix them.

Why we built Naitly around real structure, not random lessons

There are hundreds of English learning apps now, but many of them feel the same after a while. You open the app and get random lessons that do not connect with each other. One day it is travel vocabulary, the next day phrasal verbs, then a grammar quiz you already passed three times. It feels active, but you are not really building anything. You end up remembering fragments, not progress.

We wanted to change that. Naitly builds a structured roadmap from your starting level to your goal level. Everything is connected. When you finish a topic, the next one grows naturally from it. For example, if you practiced Present Perfect, your next lesson focuses on using it in real-life conversation or comparing it to Past Simple. It is not random, it is logical.

Why motivation drops after a few weeks of learning

Almost everyone starts full of energy. New notebook, new app, new plan. And for the first two weeks, everything feels great. Then suddenly, it slows down. You open the app less, skip a day, then a week. Motivation fades quietly.

The reason is simple - there is no feedback loop. You don t see results soon enough. You feel like you are studying, but you can t tell if it works. That is when your brain starts asking, What s the point?

At Naitly we wanted to fix this exact feeling. Every step is measurable. You can see your progress in clear numbers and levels, and even small achievements get reflected in your personal plan. It keeps the learning alive.

I m curious - what helps you stay motivated when progress feels invisible? Do you use rewards, accountability, or just discipline?

How do you know if your English is actually improving?

Most people just guess. They watch Netflix without subtitles and think I get more now. Or they feel a bit more confident speaking. But feelings can be wrong - and without proof, motivation fades fast.

That is why Naitly tracks your CEFR level and shows your growth step by step. You can see what changed since you started and what is still weak. When progress becomes visible, you know the work is paying off.

Be honest - do you still use the English learning app you started with?

A lot of learners download a new English app with energy and hope - then after a few weeks it ends up in a folder, never opened again. I have done it too. Duolingo, Memrise, random flashcard apps. Fun at first, but no real progress and no reason to stay.

We built Naitly to avoid that dead zone. The goal is clear from the start: reach your next CEFR level and see proof. Lessons adapt to you, so you do not repeat what you know. And you have a visible map of where you are going.

Personalization - the missing key in most English learning apps

A lot of language apps throw the same lessons at everyone. You repeat random words, go through grammar topics you already know, and waste time. That is why so many people lose motivation fast.

With Naitly we wanted to avoid this trap. The platform starts with a short test, checks your strengths and weak spots, and then builds a plan for you. It is not just one-time - the plan changes as you learn, focusing on what you still need to master.

Do certificates really matter for English learners?

Some people want English for work, some for travel, some just to feel comfortable. But one thing we noticed - a lot of learners like a clear, official confirmation that they have reached a certain level. That is why we decided to give digital CEFR certificates for each level inside Naitly.

For job seekers or students, a certificate can be a real asset. It shows proof of B2 or C1 and can be shared online or in applications. For others, it is more about motivation - seeing something official that says you made it.

Why most learners stay stuck at intermediate English

Intermediate English is tricky. At first you grow fast - every new word helps, every rule opens doors. But then you hit a stage where nothing seems to work:

  • You can watch movies but still miss details and slang.

  • You can chat but feel clumsy and slow, searching for words.

  • You know grammar but still make small mistakes that lower your confidence.

What happens is that the input you get is no longer targeted. Watching shows or reading random articles helps with passive understanding but not with active skills like speaking and writing. On top of that there is no clear sign of progress. Without numbers or levels it is hard to stay motivated when improvement is invisible.

AI tutors vs real teachers - how do you find balance?

There is an explosion of AI tools for learning English. Some people say they are enough. Others say nothing beats a human teacher. And both are a little bit right. AI can be available 24/7, respond instantly, and adapt quickly to your answers. But humans understand emotions, motivation, and the small details that machines often miss.

We decided not to choose sides when creating Naitly. Our AI brain builds a personal plan from the start - it analyzes your current level, spots weak areas, and adjusts exercises every day. But the structure behind it comes from teachers who know what actually works to move you from one CEFR level to the next.

I would love to hear from people who tried AI chatbots or AI grammar checkers:

What actually stops learners from reaching B2 or C1?

Most people don t fail because they re lazy they fail because their learning isn t measurable. Naitly helps track your real CEFR progress so you know exactly where you stand.

But I m curious - what s been the hardest part for you when trying to move beyond the intermediate level? Consistency? Confidence? Or lack of clear structure?

🚀 Naitly is almost here - learn smarter, not longer

We built Naitly to guarantee real English progress (A1 C1) with AI + proven methods. Not another endless course - you pay for results.

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