CASE STUDY

TCF AI Voice Agent

AI-Powered Language Exam Simulation for French & English Speaking Practice

Industry: EdTech / Language Learning  |  Type: AI Voice Platform  |  Stack: OpenAI · Deepgram · Supabase

3
Exam-Style Tasks
CEFR
Aligned Feedback
Real-Time
Speech Analysis
0
Human Evaluators Needed

Client Snapshot

About the Platform

TCF is an AI-powered voice platform built for students preparing for French and English language proficiency exams. It replicates real exam conditions and delivers CEFR-aligned feedback instantly — no human examiner required.

Built by Infi Web Solutions as a full-stack AI product, combining speech recognition, real-time AI evaluation, and a clean learner-focused UI.

Platform Scope
  • AI-driven speaking exam simulation
  • 3 structured, timed exam tasks
  • Real-time speech transcription & evaluation
  • CEFR-level feedback (A1 – C2)
  • Subscription-based access via Stripe
  • Globally accessible, serverless infrastructure

The Challenge

Language exam preparation has a fundamental problem: students need consistent, realistic speaking practice — but access to qualified human examiners is expensive, time-limited, and often inconsistent in evaluation quality.

TCF needed a platform that could:

Learner Needs
  • Practice anytime without booking a tutor
  • Receive objective, consistent scoring
  • Understand performance gaps clearly
  • Experience real exam-level pressure and timing
Technical Requirements
  • Real-time, low-latency speech processing
  • Accurate multilingual transcription
  • Intelligent CEFR-level scoring engine
  • Scalable for global learner base

Our Solution: AI That Thinks Like an Examiner

Infi Web Solutions built a voice agent that doesn’t just record speech — it listens, understands, and evaluates the way a trained language examiner would. Every component of the platform was chosen to bring that intelligence to life at scale.

How It Works — The Evaluation Pipeline

01
Learner Speaks — User responds to an exam prompt in real time via microphone.
02
Live Transcription — Deepgram captures and transcribes speech with high accuracy — no lag, no missed words.
03
AI Evaluation — OpenAI analyzes the transcript for fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation quality.
04
CEFR Alignment — Performance is mapped to the learner’s CEFR level (A1 through C2), providing a clear benchmark.
05
Instant Feedback — Actionable, specific feedback is presented to the learner immediately after each task — no waiting, no human required.

Exam Simulation Structure

The platform is divided into three exam-style tasks that directly mirror the structure of the TCF exam. Each task has its own timing, instructions, and evaluation criteria — creating an authentic exam environment from the first session.

Task 1
Self-Introduction
Focus Areas
Clarity, fluency, basic vocabulary
Timing
Timed
Learners introduce themselves in a structured format that mirrors the opening segment of the real TCF exam. AI evaluates sentence structure, pacing, and pronunciation.
Task 2
Guided Q&A Round
Focus Areas
Comprehension, spontaneity, sentence construction
Timing
Timed per question
A series of guided questions simulate real examiner interaction. The system tests the learner’s ability to respond naturally under time pressure — just like the actual exam.
Task 3
Topic-Based Speaking
Focus Areas
Coherence, argument structure, advanced vocabulary
Timing
Fixed speaking window
Learners speak on an assigned topic, demonstrating their ability to sustain an argument and communicate complex ideas — the most challenging section of the exam.

Intelligent guardrails monitor learner behavior throughout. If a user pauses too frequently or breaks task flow, the system gently nudges them back — maintaining the pressure and pacing of a real exam without human intervention.

AI Evaluation & Feedback System

After each task, the AI produces a multi-dimensional assessment aligned to CEFR standards. Learners don’t just receive a score — they receive insight.

Fluency
Pacing, hesitation patterns, natural flow
Vocabulary
Range, accuracy, contextual appropriateness
Grammar
Sentence structure, tense usage, correctness
Pronunciation
Clarity, accent, phoneme accuracy

All scores are mapped to the learner’s current CEFR level, providing a clear, internationally recognized benchmark. Progress is trackable across sessions, allowing students to see measurable improvement over time.

Technology Stack

Every tool in the stack was chosen deliberately — for performance, accuracy, and the ability to work together in a low-latency real-time environment.

Tool Role Why It Was Chosen
OpenAI AI Brain Intelligent response evaluation, CEFR-level analysis, and natural language understanding
OpenAI Realtime Live Voice I/O Low-latency text-to-speech and speech-to-text for seamless real-time conversation
Deepgram Speech Transcription High-accuracy real-time transcription that captures nuanced learner speech reliably
Supabase Auth & Database Secure JWT authentication, Row-Level Security, and scalable serverless data storage
Stripe Payments Subscription and payment handling with enterprise-grade reliability
React Frontend UI Clean, responsive interface optimized for distraction-free speaking practice

Security & Scalability

Security Architecture

— JWT Authentication

Every user action is verified with secure, tamper-proof tokens. Sessions are managed and validated in real time.

— Row-Level Security (RLS)

Supabase RLS ensures each learner can only access their own data. Even direct database queries by unauthorized users return nothing.

Together, JWT + RLS deliver authentication, authorization, and fine-grained data control in a single cohesive layer.

Scalability Design

The platform is built on Supabase’s serverless infrastructure, meaning it scales automatically with user demand — no manual provisioning required.

  • Handles concurrent exam sessions globally
  • Conversation and score data grows without limits
  • Modular architecture allows new features to be added independently
  • No performance degradation at scale

User Experience & Engagement

The platform was designed around one principle: make it feel like a real exam, not a practice tool. Every UX decision reinforces that experience.

Instant Start
No setup friction. Learners begin a simulation the moment they’re ready — clean onboarding gets out of the way.
Exam Pressure by Design
Timed tasks and AI guardrails replicate the stress and pacing of a real exam sitting, building mental readiness.
Clear, Human Feedback
Scores and improvement points are presented in plain language — not just raw numbers. Learners know what to fix next.

Results & Impact

TCF launched as a production-ready AI platform — not a prototype. Here’s what was delivered:

Exam-Realistic Practice
Three structured tasks closely mirror the actual TCF exam format — not generic conversation drills.
Zero Evaluator Dependency
AI replaces the need for human assessors, enabling 24/7 practice without scheduling or cost constraints.
Clear Progress Tracking
CEFR-aligned scores give learners a universally understood benchmark — they always know exactly where they stand.
Global Scalability
Supabase’s serverless architecture handles any volume of concurrent learners without performance degradation.
Engagement by Design
Guardrails and timed tasks maintain exam pressure and keep learners focused throughout each simulation.
Subscription Revenue Ready
Stripe integration enables immediate monetization with flexible plan structures from day one.

Client Perspective

“The AI evaluates speaking just the way a real examiner would — our students get meaningful, consistent feedback every single time they practice.”

— TCF Platform Team — [Add actual quote & name here]

Why Infi Web Solutions

TCF is one example of how Infi Web Solutions builds AI-powered products that are ready for real users from day one — not demos, not MVPs held together with workarounds.

  • Deep expertise in AI integration: OpenAI, Deepgram, real-time voice pipelines
  • Full-stack product thinking — from architecture to user experience
  • Security and scalability built into the foundation, not added later
  • Rapid delivery without sacrificing quality or reliability
  • Long-term partnership focus — we build platforms, not just features

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Infi Web Solutions builds intelligent, scalable applications — from AI voice agents to full-stack marketplaces. Let’s talk about your project.

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TCF AI Voice Agent