# Speak Core Workflow A

> Execute Speak primary workflow: AI Conversation Practice with real-time feedback. Use when implementing conversation practice features, building AI tutor interactions, or core language learning dialogue systems. Trigger with phrases like "speak conversation practice", "speak AI tutor", "speak dialogue", "primary speak workflow".

- Skill: `tools-only/speak-core-workflow-a` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/speak-core-workflow-a`
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- License: MIT
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/speak-core-workflow-a

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# Speak Core Workflow A: Conversation Practice

## Overview
Primary workflow for Speak: AI-powered conversation practice with real-time pronunciation feedback and adaptive tutoring.

## Prerequisites
- Completed `speak-install-auth` setup
- Understanding of Speak core concepts
- Valid API credentials configured
- Audio handling capabilities (for speech input)

## Instructions

### Step 1: Initialize Conversation Session
```typescript
// src/workflows/conversation-practice.ts
import {
  SpeakClient,
  AITutor,
  ConversationSession,
  ConversationConfig,
} from '@speak/language-sdk';

interface ConversationPracticeConfig {
  targetLanguage: string;
  nativeLanguage: string;
  topic: string;
  difficulty: 'beginner' | 'intermediate' | 'advanced';
  duration: number; // minutes
  focusAreas?: ('pronunciation' | 'grammar' | 'vocabulary' | 'fluency')[];
}

async function initializeConversation(
  client: SpeakClient,
  config: ConversationPracticeConfig
): Promise<ConversationSession> {
  const tutor = new AITutor(client, {
    targetLanguage: config.targetLanguage,
    nativeLanguage: config.nativeLanguage,
    proficiencyLevel: config.difficulty,
    personality: 'encouraging', // or 'strict', 'casual'
  });

  const session = await tutor.startConversation({
    topic: config.topic,
    maxDuration: config.duration * 60 * 1000, // Convert to ms
    focusAreas: config.focusAreas || ['pronunciation', 'grammar'],
    adaptiveDifficulty: true,
  });

  return session;
}
```

### Step 2: Implement Conversation Loop
```typescript
interface ConversationExchange {
  tutorPrompt: {
    text: string;
    audioUrl: string;
    translation?: string;
  };
  userResponse: {
    text: string;
    audioData?: ArrayBuffer;
  };
  feedback: {
    pronunciationScore: number;
    grammarCorrections: GrammarCorrection[];
    suggestions: string[];
    encouragement: string;
  };
}

async function runConversationLoop(
  session: ConversationSession,
  onExchange: (exchange: ConversationExchange) => void
): Promise<ConversationSummary> {
  const exchanges: ConversationExchange[] = [];

  while (!session.isComplete) {
    // Get AI tutor's prompt
    const tutorPrompt = await session.getNextPrompt();

    // Display prompt to user (with audio playback)
    console.log(`\nTutor: ${tutorPrompt.text}`);
    if (tutorPrompt.translation) {
      console.log(`(${tutorPrompt.translation})`);
    }

    // Get user's response (from speech recognition or text input)
    const userResponse = await getUserResponse();

    // Submit response and get feedback
    const feedback = await session.submitResponse({
      text: userResponse.text,
      audioData: userResponse.audioData,
    });

    const exchange: ConversationExchange = {
      tutorPrompt,
      userResponse,
      feedback,
    };

    exchanges.push(exchange);
    onExchange(exchange);

    // Display feedback
    displayFeedback(feedback);

    // Check if session should continue
    if (feedback.shouldEndSession) {
      break;
    }
  }

  return session.getSummary();
}
```

### Step 3: Handle Real-time Pronunciation Feedback
```typescript
interface PronunciationFeedback {
  overall: number;
  words: WordScore[];
  phonemes?: PhonemeScore[];
  suggestions: string[];
}

interface WordScore {
  word: string;
  score: number;
  issue?: 'stress' | 'tone' | 'length' | 'pronunciation';
  suggestion?: string;
}

function displayFeedback(feedback: ConversationExchange['feedback']) {
  console.log(`\n--- Feedback ---`);
  console.log(`Pronunciation: ${feedback.pronunciationScore}/100`);

  if (feedback.grammarCorrections.length > 0) {
    console.log('\nGrammar corrections:');
    for (const correction of feedback.grammarCorrections) {
      console.log(`  "${correction.original}" → "${correction.corrected}"`);
      console.log(`  Explanation: ${correction.explanation}`);
    }
  }

  if (feedback.suggestions.length > 0) {
    console.log('\nSuggestions:');
    feedback.suggestions.forEach(s => console.log(`  • ${s}`));
  }

  console.log(`\n${feedback.encouragement}`);
}
```

### Step 4: Generate Session Summary
```typescript
interface ConversationSummary {
  sessionId: string;
  duration: number;
  topic: string;
  totalExchanges: number;
  averagePronunciationScore: number;
  vocabularyUsed: VocabularyItem[];
  grammarPatternsPracticed: string[];
  areasForImprovement: string[];
  achievements: Achievement[];
  nextLessonSuggestion: string;
}

async function generateSessionSummary(
  session: ConversationSession
): Promise<ConversationSummary> {
  const summary = await session.getSummary();

  return {
    ...summary,
    // Calculate metrics
    averagePronunciationScore: calculateAveragePronunciation(summary.exchanges),
    vocabularyUsed: extractVocabulary(summary.exchanges),
    grammarPatternsPracticed: extractGrammarPatterns(summary.exchanges),
    areasForImprovement: analyzeWeakAreas(summary.exchanges),
    achievements: checkAchievements(summary),
    nextLessonSuggestion: suggestNextLesson(summary),
  };
}
```

## Complete Workflow Example

```typescript
// Full conversation practice workflow
async function conversationPracticeWorkflow() {
  const client = getSpeakClient();

  // Configure session
  const config: ConversationPracticeConfig = {
    targetLanguage: 'es',
    nativeLanguage: 'en',
    topic: 'ordering_food_restaurant',
    difficulty: 'intermediate',
    duration: 10, // 10 minutes
    focusAreas: ['pronunciation', 'vocabulary'],
  };

  console.log('Starting conversation practice...');
  console.log(`Topic: ${config.topic}`);
  console.log(`Language: ${config.targetLanguage}`);

  // Initialize session
  const session = await initializeConversation(client, config);

  // Run conversation loop
  const summary = await runConversationLoop(session, (exchange) => {
    // Real-time callback for each exchange
    trackProgress(exchange);
  });

  // Display summary
  console.log('\n========== Session Complete ==========');
  console.log(`Duration: ${Math.round(summary.duration / 60000)} minutes`);
  console.log(`Exchanges: ${summary.totalExchanges}`);
  console.log(`Average Pronunciation: ${summary.averagePronunciationScore}/100`);

  if (summary.achievements.length > 0) {
    console.log('\nAchievements earned:');
    summary.achievements.forEach(a => console.log(`  🏆 ${a.name}`));
  }

  console.log(`\nSuggested next lesson: ${summary.nextLessonSuggestion}`);

  return summary;
}
```

## Output
- Completed conversation practice session
- Real-time pronunciation feedback
- Grammar corrections and suggestions
- Session summary with progress metrics
- Next lesson recommendations

## Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Session Timeout | Exceeded duration | Auto-end with summary |
| Audio Processing Failed | Invalid audio format | Validate audio before submit |
| Tutor Not Responding | API latency | Implement timeout and retry |
| Recognition Failed | Poor audio quality | Prompt user to re-record |

## Topic Categories
| Category | Example Topics |
|----------|----------------|
| Daily Life | greetings, shopping, directions |
| Travel | hotel_booking, restaurant, transportation |
| Work | meetings, presentations, negotiations |
| Social | making_friends, parties, small_talk |
| Culture | holidays, traditions, food |

## Resources
- [Speak Conversation API](https://developer.speak.com/api/conversation)
- [Topic Reference](https://developer.speak.com/docs/topics)
- [Audio Requirements](https://developer.speak.com/docs/audio)

## Next Steps
For pronunciation-focused training, see `speak-core-workflow-b`.