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Speechling

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Basic Info

Cost
Free, Subscription
Subscription
TL;DR
Speechling is a specialized tool for improving pronunciation. You record yourself mimicking native speakers, and a real coach provides feedback on your recordings.
FluentU turns authentic videos into lessons with interactive subtitles, a contextual dictionary, and vocabulary quizzes. It's an immersive way to learn from real media.

Description

Description

Speechling is a non-profit platform singularly focused on improving spoken fluency and pronunciation. The method is simple yet effective: you listen to a sentence from a native speaker, record yourself saying it, and submit your recording for feedback from a human coach. This targeted approach provides personalized corrections that automated speech recognition cannot offer. It is not a comprehensive course for learning a language from scratch, but rather an invaluable tool for learners who have a basic foundation and want to refine their accent and conversational confidence.

FluentU uses authentic video content—such as music videos, commercials, and news clips—as its foundation for language lessons. The platform features interactive subtitles that allow users to click on any word for a definition, example sentences, and pronunciation. New vocabulary can be saved as flashcards, which are then reinforced through personalized quizzes. While it offers a method for learning vocabulary in context and improving listening skills, it does not provide explicit grammar instruction or speaking practice.

Features

Key Features
Speaking Practice, Pronunciation Training, Audio Lingual, Tutor Feedback
Video Based, Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Listening Comprehension, Vocabulary Builder, Bite Sized Lessons

Limitations

Known Issues
Weak Grammar Explanation, Shallow Content, No Writing Practice, Not a Course
Limited Speaking Practice, Weak Grammar Explanation, High Cost, Repetitive Content

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Audio Lingual

Content & Material Type

Video Based

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Speaking Practice
Pronunciation Training
Listening Comprehension

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
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