# American English: Germans

> American English pronunciation trainer for German speakers. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitry Lebedenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-germans/id866702142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmitry Lebedenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/637374796)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.71/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-germans/id866702142/reviews.md

## What is American English?

Learn the American English consonant and vowel sounds that typically trouble German speakers. First, learn how to position your mouth. Next, listen to different native speakers and repeat after them. Then play games where you must sharpen your American English sound discrimination skills to determine which sound was said. Did you hear rip or rib? fool or full? ladder or lather? Were the two words you heard the same or different? Of the three words you heard, which one was different? What words do you overhear at a loud party? 

Once you learn to hear the difference between similar sounds that don't exist in German, you will begin to produce the sounds correctly. Finally, hear the sounds in sentences and repeat them with the proper rhythm and intonation. 

This free App has complete functionality for select sounds. In-app purchase is available for extra sounds that German speakers need to practice. Please rate and review to help us keep what works and improve the rest.

## Key features

- Mouth positioning guidance
- Native speaker audio examples
- Sound discrimination games
- Sentence rhythm and intonation practice
- Targeted for German speakers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All English Sounds for German Speakers | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-germans/id866702142/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Easy to use, but lacking in effective pedagogical content

*2015-10-22*

Regardless which version of American English Pronunciation you download, the most they offer is some listen and repeat of random words and phrases and some traditional listening discrimination drills with items in random order. With no explicit focus on the sound being contrast for the target sound and no attention to the sound’s environment (the place in the word or the following sound), these apps are not as pedagogically effective as they could be. The graphic user interface is quite easy to use and fairly well designed, but the pedagogical content does not make these effective for a basic introduction to these sounds. For the full review see the blog “Today’s English in the World.”

DJ Kaiser, PhD

### 5/5 — Enjoyed!

*2014-05-03*

Why I enjoyed because it seemed helpful for the purpose it's been made.

### 5/5 — good

*2014-05-02, version 2.0*

nice app good job.

### 5/5 — Native English speaker

*2014-05-02*

As a native English speaker in the US, I can say that these sounds are spot on. Very helpful app for my German friends.

## Frequently asked questions about American English

### What is the main goal of American English: Germans?

The app aims to help German speakers accurately pronounce American English sounds that are typically challenging for them. It focuses on improving both listening comprehension of these sounds and the ability to produce them correctly.

### How does American English: Germans teach pronunciation?

It uses a multi-step approach including visual guides for mouth positioning, audio examples from native speakers, interactive games to distinguish similar sounds, and practice with sentence rhythm and intonation.

### Is American English: Germans free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and offers complete functionality for select sounds. Additional sounds that are particularly difficult for German speakers can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

### What kind of games are included in American English: Germans?

The games focus on sharpening sound discrimination skills. Users might be asked to identify specific sounds, determine if two words are the same or different, or pick out a unique word from a set of three.

### What devices does American English: Germans support?

The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating it is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is American English: Germans updated?

The latest version is 4.0, and the app was last updated on October 3, 2017. This suggests infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the user rating for American English: Germans?

The app has a rating of 2.7 stars based on 7 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user reception.

### Does American English: Germans have ads?

No, the app does not contain advertisements. Its monetization relies solely on optional in-app purchases for extra content.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 4.0 — 2017-10-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved app performance by converting it to 64-bit iOS.

### 2.0 — 2014-05-01

No release notes.

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All apps by Dmitry Lebedenko: https://appshunter.io/developer/637374796

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