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Hear English Like a Native

Soundwise retrains your brain to recognize English sounds automatically through short, focused listening drills. No microphone needed — just listen, learn, and hear the difference.

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It's Not Your Fault You Can't Hear These Sounds

Your brain wasn't trained to distinguish sounds that don't exist in your native language.

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Japanese Speakers

/r/ vs /l/

"right" vs "light"

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Mandarin Speakers

/θ/ vs /s/

"thin" vs "sin"

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Thai Speakers

/θ/ vs /t/

"thin" vs "tin"

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Spanish Speakers

/ɪ/ vs /iː/

"ship" vs "sheep"

The Real Problem

The Real Problem

These errors persist not because you're not trying - but because your ear never learned to tell those sounds apart. Traditional pronunciation apps focus on speaking, but you can't pronounce what you can't hear.

The Solution

Retrain Your Brain, Hear Like a Native

Soundwise uses neuroscience-backed listening drills to rewire your auditory perception. Through strategic sound comparisons, your brain learns to automatically recognize distinctions it previously missed.

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    Listen and compare - No speaking required
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    IPA notation included - See exact phonetic symbols for each sound
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    Immediate visual feedback - Know instantly if you're correct
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    Adaptive difficulty - Focuses on your specific challenges
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    Practice anywhere - Just headphones, no microphone

Parejas de práctica

sheep (/ʃiːp/) - ship (/ʃɪp/)
cut (/kʌt/) - cot (/kɑːt/)
bad (/bæd/) - bed (/bed/)

How It Works

Three simple steps to better pronunciation perception

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Listen

Hear a word or sound that challenges speakers of your native language

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2

Choose

Select which word you heard from a minimal pair (e.g., "ship" or "sheep")

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3

Learn

Get instant feedback and watch your accuracy improve over time

Track Your Improvement

See Your Progress in Real-Time

The app tracks every practice session and shows you exactly how your perception accuracy improves. Watch your comprehension climb as your brain builds new neural pathways.

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    Accuracy trends - See your improvement over time with detailed charts
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    Practice goals - Aim for 60 minutes per pair to master each sound
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    Multiple pairs - Practice different sound contrasts and track each separately
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    Automatic saving - Your progress is saved automatically after every session

vine - wine

Total: 4/6 (66.7%) 加权平均: 66.8%
59 47 35 24 12 0
练习时间:
0.1 / 60 分钟
Research-Backed Method

Built on Phonemic Perception Science

The Research

Based on findings from "Phonemic Perception Challenges for English Learners from Various L1 Backgrounds," which documents systematic perception gaps across language groups.

Why It Works

Repeated exposure to minimal pairs creates new neural pathways for sound discrimination. Your brain learns to perceive distinctions it previously ignored.

Proven Results

Students show measurable improvement in perception accuracy within 2-3 weeks of consistent practice (10-15 minutes daily).

Learners Around the World Are Hearing the Difference

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"For 5 years I couldn't tell 'right' from 'light'. After 3 weeks with this app, I can finally hear it! This changed everything."

Yuki M. Tokyo, Japan
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"I was so embarrassed ordering 'thin crust pizza' and getting confused looks. Now I can actually hear the difference between th and s sounds!"

Wei L. Beijing, China
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"No other app focuses on LISTENING first. This is what every pronunciation learner needs. Simple but incredibly effective."

Carlos R. Madrid, Spain

Everything You Need to Master English Sounds

Personalized

Personalized to Your L1

Focuses on the specific sound pairs that challenge speakers of your native language

Multiple Languages

Multiple Languages

Interface available in 14 languages, with support for learners worldwide

Native Speaker Audio

Native Speaker Audio

Choose between British and American English accents for authentic pronunciation

Track Progress

Track Progress

See your perception accuracy improve over time with detailed charts and statistics

Quick Sessions

Quick Sessions

10-15 minutes daily is all you need. Work toward 60 minutes per sound pair

Auto-Save Progress

Auto-Save Progress

Your results are automatically saved after every practice session

Frequently Asked Questions

The core problem isn't your speaking - it's your perception. You can't pronounce sounds you can't hear. By training your ear first through listening exercises, speaking improvement follows naturally. No recording or speech analysis needed.

Most learners notice improved perception within 2-3 weeks of daily practice (10-15 minutes). Your brain needs time to build new neural pathways for sound discrimination, but the changes are measurable and permanent.

Yes! The app includes targeted minimal pairs for speakers of Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, and many other languages. The exercises adapt to the specific phonemic challenges of your L1 background.

Absolutely! Soundwise complements any English learning program. Think of it as specialized ear training that makes all your other practice more effective. Once you can hear the differences, speaking practice becomes much more productive.

Even advanced speakers often have perception blind spots from their L1. The app's adaptive algorithm will quickly identify your specific challenges and focus on those, making it valuable at any level.

Ready to Finally Hear the Difference?

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