What's Happening at Dioma This Month (January 2026)

We're about two weeks away from putting Dioma in the hands of real learners for the first time.

Not a polished demo. Not a feature showcase. The actual product: structured curriculum for intermediate Spanish, French, and Hebrew, used by people who've already spent years learning and know what good practice feels like.

If you've been following along, you know we've been building toward this for months. Now we're in the final stretch: internal testing this week, closed beta starting mid-January, and full launch in February.

Here's what's happening, what it means for you, and how to get involved.

This Week: Internal Quality Control

Right now, January 5th through the 12th, we're running internal QA across all three languages and levels.

This isn't about whether the platform works in theory. It's about whether it works in practice:

• Does the speaking prompt actually elicit the grammar structure we're targeting?
• Is the feedback specific enough to be useful without being overwhelming?
• Does the difficulty progression feel right, or does it spike too sharply between topics?
• Are there specific cases where the correction engine misses something obvious or flags something that's actually fine?

We're stress-testing the system the way a real learner would use it: moving through topics, making mistakes, testing the boundaries of what the engine can handle.

By the end of this week, we'll know what needs fixing before anyone else logs in.

Mid-January: Closed Beta with Early Users

Starting January 16th–20th, we'll begin onboarding a small group of early testers.

If you want to be part of this group, fill out this short form or email me directly at geoff@dioma.com.

What you'll get:

• Full access to Dioma for Spanish (B1–C1), French (B1–B2), or Hebrew (A2–B2)
• A structured path of writing and speaking tasks designed for your level
• Immediate feedback on your work
• The chance to shape what this platform becomes

What we're asking for:

• Use it the way you'd actually use it; not as a favor, but as part of your real practice routine
• Tell us what works, what doesn't, and what feels off
• Help us understand whether the level matching is accurate and whether the feedback is genuinely useful

This beta is completely free. No trial period, no credit card, no strings. You're helping us build something better, and in return you get early access to a tool designed specifically for where you are as a learner. All of your progress will carry over if you decide to subscribe once we launch.

Why This Phase Matters

Most language learning platforms launch with beginner content and promise they'll add intermediate levels "soon." We're doing the opposite.

We built Dioma specifically for people who've already put in the work, who've gotten past "hello" and "where is the bathroom" and are now trying to figure out how to keep improving when the apps run out of content and tutors become expensive.

But building for intermediate learners is harder. The margin for error is smaller. A beginner might not notice if a correction is vague or if the level progression is inconsistent. An intermediate learner will, because they've already spent years noticing what works and what doesn't.

So we're not rushing this. We're taking two weeks in January to watch real people use the platform, identify what needs fixing, and make those fixes before we launch publicly.

What Dioma Actually Does

If you're new here, here's what makes Dioma different:

Real structure, not randomized content
Every topic is sequenced intentionally. You're not getting A1 review mixed with C1 grammar "just in case." The curriculum is built by linguists and language teachers who understand what proficiency at each level actually requires.

Output practice with real feedback
Most intermediate learners already consume plenty of content: podcasts, books, series. The bottleneck is output. Dioma gives you structured writing and speaking tasks, then tells you specifically what you got wrong and why, tied back to the grammar rule or usage pattern you're working on.

Designed for serious learners
No streaks. No gamification. No cartoon mascots cheering you on. Dioma is for adults who want to sound like themselves in another language, whether that's for work, for family, for immigration, or just because they started this years ago and they're not giving up now.

Full Launch: Early to mid February

After the closed beta, we'll spend a few weeks incorporating feedback, fixing edge cases, and stabilizing the system. During this time, our test users will continue to have access.

Then, in the second or third week of February, we'll open access to everyone.

At that point, new users will get a 7-day free trial with full access to the platform. After that, Dioma will be a paid subscription, priced to be accessible, but reflecting the depth of what's behind it.

You're not paying for "an app." You're paying for expert-designed curriculum, a personalized practice system that focuses your time, and a feedback loop that actually sharpens your skills.

What Happens Next

We don't know yet what we'll learn in the next two weeks. That's the point.

Maybe the speaking prompts need more context. Maybe the corrections are too technical for some learners and not technical enough for others. Maybe the level boundaries need adjusting.

We'll find out, and we'll fix it, before launch.

If you want to be part of that process, now's the time. Sign up for the closed beta or reach out directly.

If you'd rather wait until February when everything's polished, that's fine too. We'll be here.

Either way, we're building this for you: the learner who's already serious, already committed, and ready for a tool that matches that effort.

Dioma is built for learners who've outgrown the basics. Structured curriculum, smart feedback, real progress. Join the closed beta, completely free.