# English Intensive Reading — Parse, Read, Focus, Shadowing

> Parse, Read, Focus, Shadowing (iPhone/iPad app by Takehiko Ibamoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-intensive-reading/id6789272737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takehiko Ibamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789272739)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 775 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2026-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-04

## What is English Intensive Reading?

Don't let a sentence's meaning stay a guess.

Paste in the English you want to read, and on-device AI analyzes its structure — subject, verb, object, modifiers, and clause connections — then prepares a translation, pronunciation practice, a vocabulary list, and a comprehension check. Unlike a translation app that just hands you a Japanese sentence, this app helps you understand why it means what it means, from grammatical structure.

Close reading is one of the most effective ways to learn a language, but it's painstaking work, normally spread across separate apps for parsing, translation, pronunciation, and vocabulary. This app brings reading, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and output into one flow.

■ Everything close reading requires, in one app
- Syntax parsing: visualize a sentence's subject, verb, object, modifiers, and clause relationships
- Sentence simplification: break complex sentences into simpler ones, grouped by meaning
- Sentence-by-sentence translation: an accurate Japanese translation for each sentence
- Read-aloud: take in the sentence by ear, in a native voice
- Shadowing and pronunciation practice: record yourself viewing each word's IPA, then compare with the target IPA
- Vocabulary list: save unfamiliar words with one tap, linked to the Apple Dictionary
- Comprehension check via conversation: talk with AI about what you read, confirming you truly understood it
*Sentence simplification and the comprehension-check conversation require an Apple Intelligence-compatible device.

■ Built to stop "I sort of got it" from being good enough
Translation is tied directly to the syntax analysis, not a loose whole-sentence rendering, so you see exactly which Japanese corresponds to which English at a glance. Afterward, explain what you learned in your own words to AI, instead of just feeling like you understood it.

■ Pronunciation coaching that doesn't rely on your ear alone
Each word shows its IPA transcription from a custom pronunciation dictionary built on the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. Tap a word for a model pronunciation, then record your voice and compare it with the target IPA to pinpoint which sounds differ.

■ Multiple on-device AIs, each doing what it does best
Syntax parsing uses a custom-trained Core ML model, translation uses Apple's Translation framework, and simplification and comprehension-check conversations use Apple Intelligence on compatible devices. These AIs work together to turn one sentence into structure, meaning, sound, and dialogue — all locally, so you can learn offline. Your text and recordings never reach a server, and there's no account or AI service to sign up for.

■ Turn anything you want to read into your own study material
Textbooks, news, novels, work documents — turn any English text into close-reading material. Paste text, or import TXT, Markdown, HTML, EPUB, PDF, and web pages. On iPhone/iPad, scan documents with your camera. Imports are saved for you to revisit anytime.

■ Seamless across Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Pick up right where you left off on another device — progress syncs via iCloud. Layout and dark mode suit long study sessions.

■ Who it's for
- Readers of novels or foreign news who want accuracy, dictionary in hand
- Students preparing for entrance exams or TOEIC needing precise sentence analysis
- Professionals and researchers who read English papers or documents
- Anyone building reading skills for studying or working abroad
- Anyone practicing pronunciation and shadowing at their own pace, without sending study data anywhere

■ Free, and enough for everyday high-school-level study
Core features are free — reading textbooks aloud, shadowing, and comprehension for quizzes and exams are fully covered. A one-time "Pro" purchase only adds room for more imports, recent texts, saved passages, saved words, or conversation history. No subscription — ever.

Start close reading with the sentence you want to understand today.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expanded Edition (One-Time) | $34.99 | one-time |


## Is English Intensive Reading safe?

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## Is English Intensive Reading legit?

English Intensive Reading has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for English Intensive Reading is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-25

Improved sentence simplification for complex sentences.

### 1.3.4 — 2026-09-22

Fixed UI issues and added support for in-app purchases.

### 1.02 — 2026-09-19

No release notes.

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