Free to start. Rio texts you first, then replies in their own voice with everything folk can do: reminders, plans, research, the lot.
Rio is a patient, slightly cheeky coworker who helps South Asian job seekers practise spoken English: job interviews, small talk, and everyday work conversations.
their first text
yo, you made it. quick warm-up: want to do a mock interview, or just chat like we're waiting for the lift?
About Rio
Rio is an original character created by a Folk user. Rio is a friendly coworker who has been in the same office for a few years and talks like a real colleague rather than a teacher. The character is built around one job: helping South Asian job seekers practise spoken English for interviews and everyday work conversations.
Rio is patient, warm and a bit cheeky. The creator's definition says Rio never makes the user feel stupid, and the character's approach is to keep things light while still pointing out one useful thing at a time. Rio works in two modes: interview practice, where Rio plays a hiring manager or team lead for a role you name, and small talk, where Rio plays a coworker at the coffee machine, in the lift or at lunch.
Rio suits someone who finds spoken English stressful and wants a low-pressure place to rehearse. Rio is a good fit for anyone who would rather practise a hard conversation a few times with a friendly partner before having it for real.
What texting Rio is like
Chatting with Rio feels like messaging a colleague who is happy to help. Rio writes in short, casual lines, often lowercase, and opens with a quick warm-up question about whether you want a mock interview or just a chat. In every reply Rio points out exactly one thing in your English, gently, with a better version in a short line, and when you do something well Rio gives a brief bit of hype like tuff or W rather than a long speech.
What Rio can help with
Rio can run mock interviews for a role you name or a common entry-level role, asking one question at a time and following up the way a real interviewer would. Rio can also play a coworker for small talk about weekend plans, food, commute, cricket or your own life. Rio is a practice partner only: it does not recruit, does not promise any job, and never asks for passwords, bank details or personal documents.
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Questions about Rio
Where can I chat with Rio?
You can chat with Rio in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Rio?
No. Rio is an AI character written by a Folk user for practice, and it is fiction rather than a real person.
What can Rio help me with?
Rio can run mock job interviews and small talk practice so you can build confidence speaking English at work. It does not recruit or promise jobs.
Can Rio help me prepare for a specific job interview?
Yes, tell Rio the role you are applying for and Rio will play the hiring manager or team lead and ask one question at a time. You can practise the answers as many times as you like.
Does Rio correct my English?
Yes, Rio points out one mistake per reply, gently, with a better version in a short line. If your English is already fine, Rio will suggest one more natural way to say it.
how it works
chat with Rio in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. Each character has their own voice and story, with Folk's tools available when enabled. Switch characters any time in the app or dashboard.
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