Soundwise English
iOS app by Jonathan Freed. Education · Jonathan Freed
- Store rating
- 5 / 5
- Store rating count
- 1
- Download price
- 4.99 USD
- In-app purchases
- Unknown
- Version
- 1.2
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-09-22
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Store description excerpt
English pronunciation is not equally difficult for every learner. The sounds that are difficult for you often depend on your first language. Soundwise helps you focus on the English sound contrasts that matter most for your language background. Instead of giving every learner the same pronunciation exercises, Soundwise uses L1-specific minimal-pair practice to help you hear the difference between similar English sounds, pronounce words more clearly, and build confidence in spoken English. WHY YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE MATTERS Different languages create different pronunciation challenges. For example: • 日本語 speakers may find R / L difficult • 한국어 speakers may find F / P difficult • Español speakers may find B / V and TH difficult • 中文 speakers may find contrasts such as L / R, V / W, and TH difficult Soundwise uses your first language to identify relevant English sound contrasts and focus your practice where it can be most useful. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE • Minimal pairs for difficult English sounds • Listening and sound recognition • Clearer English pronunciation • Speaking and accent clarity • Ear training for easily confused sounds • Real word examples for each sound contrast FOCUSED PRACTICE FOR YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE Soundwise currently supports learners whose first language is: 日本語 (Japanese), 中文 (Mandarin Chinese), 廣東話 (Cantonese), 한국어 (Korean), Español (Spanish), Português (Portuguese), العربية (Arabic), हिन्दी / اردو (Hindi/Hindustani), Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian), فارسی (Persian), Русский (Russian), ภาษาไทย (Thai), Türkçe (Turkish), and Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese). Choose your language and Soundwise focuses your training on relevant English pronunciation contrasts. HEAR THE DIFFERENCE. THEN SAY IT MORE CLEARLY. With regular practice, Soundwise can help you: • Hear similar English sounds more accurately • Recognize differences that were previously difficult to notice • Practice clearer pronunciation • Reduce common sound-confusion errors • Build stronger listening and pronunciation skills • Feel more confident communicating in English PRACTICE THE SOUNDS THAT MATTER TO YOU Most pronunciation practice starts with English. Soundwise starts with you—your first language and the English sound contrasts that are likely to cause difficulty. That means less time on sounds you already distinguish easily and more focused practice on the contrasts that deserve your attention. Hear more accurately. Speak more clearly. Communicate with confidence.
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| Country | Chart | Category | Rank | Captured |
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| SG | top-paid | Education | 30 | 2026-09-22 |
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