Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Our approach:

• Basics first - We use the 'high functional load' method - meaning we start with the sounds most likely to cause native speakersto struggle understanding you,and build from there
• Step-by-step progression - Each lesson builds on the previous one
• Video & audio guides - Free forever native video and audio for persistent listening practice

Many of our most successful users started as complete beginners!

We provide what YouTube videos can't:

• Personal feedback - Advanced AI analyzes YOUR pronunciation and tells you exactly what to improve
• Structured progression - Research-based curriculum vs. random video browsing
• Real-time guidance - Immediate feedback as you practice, not just passive watching

Think of YouTube as inspiration, but our apps as your personal pronunciation coach.

Research shows that 15 minutes of focused daily practice is more effective than sporadic longer sessions. Here's why:

• Muscle memory development - Pronunciation requires training your mouth muscles, which develops best through consistent short practice
• Prevents fatigue - Your mouth and brain get tired, making longer sessions less productive
• Habit formation - 15 minutes is sustainable daily, creating lifelong pronunciation improvement habits
• Optimal attention span - Focused pronunciation practice requires intense concentration

You can always practice more, but our curriculum is designed around this optimal window.

Functional load measures how much a pronunciation error affects listener comprehension. We prioritize errors with the highest impact first.

High functional load: L/R confusion affects hundreds of word pairs (light/right, play/pray, glass/grass), making it critical for comprehensibility.

Low functional load: Some vowel distinctions might only affect a few word pairs, so we teach them later.

This research-based approach means you see dramatic improvement faster by focusing on what matters most for being understood.

Our goal isn't to eliminate your accent — it's to make you clearly understood and confident. Here's what we focus on:

• Comprehensibility - Being easily understood by native speakers
• Confidence - Feeling comfortable speaking in professional and social situations
• Reduced errors - Minimizing pronunciation mistakes that cause confusion
• Natural rhythm - Developing stress and intonation patterns

Many users find their accent naturally lightens as their pronunciation improves, but our priority is clear, confident communication.

Typical timeline:

• Week 1: Better awareness of your pronunciation patterns
• Week 2-4: Noticeable improvement in target sounds (L/R, TH, etc.)
• Month 2-3: Friends and colleagues start commenting on clearer speech
• Month 6-12: Significant confidence improvement in professional situations

Remember: Pronunciation is like physical exercise - consistent daily practice creates lasting muscle memory. Some sounds improve quickly, others take patience.

Don't worry! Missing occasional days won't ruin your progress:

• Progress retention - Pronunciation skills stay with you even after breaks
• Optimal results - Try to practice at least 4-5 days per week for optimal results.

This is completely normal! Pronunciation improvement isn't linear:

• Muscle memory takes time - Your mouth needs to learn new movement patterns
• Mistakes are part of learning - Even advanced speakers occasionally slip back to old patterns
• Focus on trends - Are you making fewer mistakes than last month? That's progress!
• Automatic vs. controlled speech - New sounds work in practice first, then gradually transfer to natural conversation

Trust the process - consistent practice always leads to improvement, even when it doesn't feel like it day-to-day.

We use professional-grade speech analysis technology that provides:

• Phoneme-level accuracy - Analysis of individual sounds within words
• Word stress evaluation - Detection of emphasis patterns
• Fluency metrics - Speaking rate and pause analysis
• Error identification - Specific feedback on missed, added, or substituted sounds

The technology is trained on thousands of hours of native audio and has undergone rigorous internal and eternal evaluation. The analysis engine is trusted by major education companies worldwide.

Partial offline functionality:

• Lesson content - Access to all lesson materials and native speaker audio
• Hints, tips, guides etc - even native speaker videos in most apps

Requires internet connection:

• Detailed analysis - Comprehensive pronunciation feedback
• Progress sync - Backing up your progress to the cloud

For the core AI feedback functionality a data connection is needed. WiFi is recommended depending on your data plan.

iOS: iPhone 8 and newer, iOS 13 or later

Android: Android 8.0 (API level 26) or newer

Hardware requirements:

• Microphone (built-in or external)
• Speakers or headphones
• At least 100MB storage space
• Internet connection for detailed feedback and sync

We recommend using headphones for the best pronunciation practice experience.

Absolutely:

• Free credits - try all features without spending money or entering your card details
• Free content forever - Even if you never buy a single credit you get full lifetime access to all other features such as soundguides, speaking hints, native audio and video files etc.

1 credit = 1 AI feedback

• Any credit purchase unlocks all premium content forever
• Credits never expire

Please note that if you ever delete your account you would lose any unused credits.

Quick fixes to try first:

• Restart the app completely
• Check your internet connection
• Update to the latest app version
• Restart your device

Still having issues?

• Conact us
• Include: Your device type, OS version, and description of the problem
• Response time: Usually within 24 hours

Absolutely! User feedback drives our development:

• Feature requests - Tell us what would help your pronunciation journey
• Curriculum suggestions - What sounds or topics would you like to see?
• UI improvements - How can we make the app easier to use?
• Content ideas - Specific practice scenarios you'd find helpful

Contact us with subject line "Feature Request" - we read every suggestion!