# American English: Japanese > American English pronunciation trainer for Japanese speakers. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitry Lebedenko.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-japanese/id659256142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dmitry Lebedenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/637374796) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 58 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-06-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-17 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-japanese/id659256142/reviews.md ## What is American English? Learn the American English consonant and vowel sounds that typically trouble Japanese 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 lip or rip? 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 Japanese, you will begin to produce the sounds correctly. Finally, hear the sounds in sentences and repeat them with the proper rhythm and intonation. Reviewed by PowerApp for Iphone: http://powerapp.jp/review/2171 Please rate and review so we can continue to keep what is useful and update improvements. ## Key features - Mouth positioning guidance - Native speaker audio examples - Sound discrimination games - Sentence rhythm and intonation practice - Focus on challenging sounds for Japanese speakers ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-japanese/id659256142/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2013-07-29* Party Room is tough- good practice for hearing many voices at same time. I like that you can repeat questions if you don't hear the answer right away and if you get it wrong you can keep listening to same question till you learn to hear it right. very helpful! ## Frequently asked questions about American English ### What is the learning methodology of American English: Japanese? American English: Japanese employs a multi-step approach. It begins with instruction on mouth positioning, followed by listening to native speakers and repeating sounds. Interactive games then test sound discrimination, and finally, users practice sounds within sentences focusing on rhythm and intonation. ### How does American English: Japanese help with pronunciation? The app specifically targets consonant and vowel sounds that are typically challenging for Japanese speakers. By focusing on mouth mechanics, listening skills, and active repetition, it aims to improve both the perception and production of these sounds. ### What kind of games are included in American English: Japanese? The games are designed to sharpen sound discrimination skills. Examples include identifying subtle differences between similar-sounding words (e.g., 'lip' vs. 'rip', 'fool' vs. 'full') and distinguishing the odd word out from a set of three. ### Is American English: Japanese suitable for beginners? While the app focuses on specific pronunciation challenges, its structured approach from basic sound mechanics to sentence practice makes it beneficial for learners at various stages who are looking to refine their accent. ### How often is American English: Japanese updated? The app was last updated on September 15, 2026, with version 2.1. Developers encourage users to rate and review to inform future improvements and updates. ### What devices support American English: Japanese? American English: Japanese is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### Does American English: Japanese have ads? No, American English: Japanese does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no in-app purchases. ### What is the price of American English: Japanese? American English: Japanese is a paid app, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.1 — 2026-09-15 Updated for today's iPhones and iPad. Fixed navigation so each sound opens its own lessons and words, fixed text that was cut off or overlapping, and fixed several iPad crashes and layout problems. Live Help is now Try Live Coach, with a new Coach tab. ### 2.0 — 2017-10-05 Updated performance to take advantage of 64-bit iOS. ### 1.0 — 2013-06-13 No release notes. ## More apps by Dmitry Lebedenko - [American Sounds for Vietnamese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-sounds-for-vietnamese/id637374793) - [English Pronunciation: Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-pronunciation-chinese/id645971344) - [American English: Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-chinese/id646491983) - [American English: French](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-english-french/id654418574) - [AreYouSmarterThanA 3rd Grader?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/areyousmarterthana-3rd-grader/id665684958) All apps by Dmitry Lebedenko: https://appshunter.io/developer/637374796 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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