American English: Chinese 7.0

This application focuses on addressing the specific challenges that Chinese speakers may face when learning American English consonant and vowel sounds. Notably, it emphasizes the differentiation between similar phonemes, such as "n" in "invent" and the contrast between "sell" and "sale."

The methodology encourages users to first grasp the correct mouth positioning for these sounds. Following this, the application promotes active listening by having users listen to recordings of various native speakers and practice mimicking their pronunciation. Engaging exercises are included to enhance sound discrimination skills, prompting users to discern subtle differences in words like "rip" versus "rib," "fool" versus "full," and "ladder" versus "lather." Additionally, it challenges users to identify variations in sounds amidst real-life contexts, such as noisy environments.

By effectively training the ear to recognize these distinct sounds—many of which do not exist in the Chinese phonetic inventory—users will subsequently develop the ability to produce them accurately. The application also facilitates practice by incorporating sentence-level exercises that focus on rhythm and intonation.

While the app provides comprehensive functionality for a selection of sounds at no cost, there is an option for users to make in-app purchases for additional sounds tailored to the needs of Chinese speakers. User feedback through ratings and reviews is encouraged to support the continuous improvement of the application's features.