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Shadowing - English Speaking Exercise

Shadowing - English Speaking Exercise

by Picup Inc.

711 ratings
147 reviews
📚 Education
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Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 1, 2017
  • July 25, 2017

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Developer

Picup Inc.
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Enhance your English speaking fluency through the technique of speech shadowing. Access limited content and all features as a non-subscriber, or unlock all content and features with a monthly subscription.

✓Speech shadowing for fluency
✓Limited non-subscriber content
✓Full subscriber content
✓All features available
✓Monthly subscription option
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Shadowing. Based on 711 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • ✅Effective shadowing method for pronunciation practice
  • 🎯Real-time pronunciation feedback and scoring
  • 📱Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎤Voice recording and playback functionality
  • 📚Educational content with subtitles
  • ⚡Lightweight and easy to use
  • 🔊Clear audio quality for learning

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes when pressing record/microphone button
  • 🎧Bluetooth headphones and AirPods not recognized
  • 🔐Content remains locked after paid subscription
  • 📺Only Obama speeches available as content
  • ⚠️Requires wired headphones only
  • 🔄No app updates for 4-6 years
  • 💳Automatic subscription charges without clear disclosure
  • 🌐Limited language support
  • ❌Poor customer support and unresponsive team
  • 🐛Dictionary/translation feature causes app freeze
  • ⏸️No playback speed adjustment feature
  • 🔍Inconsistent pronunciation accuracy detection
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What's New in Shadowing

1.0.4

July 25, 2017

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

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Subscription plans

Monthly Plan

Auto-subscription plan to continue the service after one week trial period.

$3.991 Month
1 Month trial
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User reviews

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Obama speech

Mr Speaker Mr vipresident
CuspeliaCuspelia

Doesn’t work with Bluetooth headphones

I’m unable to use any Bluetooth headphones to record, and all 100 videos are of Barack Obama’s speech
JulianaSantaJulianaSanta

Bad

The app doesn’t work.
Jennie-rJennie-r

Issues

I am currently subscribed to the app, but unfortunately, whenever I try to use the microphone feature, the app crashes and closes as soon as I press the mic button.

Could you please help fix this issue?
I am using an iPhone, and my device is updated to the latest iOS version.
اابوسلامهاابوسلامه

It doesn’t work

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App force closes when microphone button is pressed

Bug

Headphone detection fails despite connected devices

Bug

Content locked after subscription payment

Bug

Dictionary lookup causes app to freeze

Bug

Word selection freezes the application

Bug

Subscription renewal loop prevents access

Bug

Restore purchase button spins indefinitely

Bug

AirPods and Bluetooth headphones not recognized

Bug

Inconsistent headphone detection on reconnection

Bug

Paid content remains inaccessible after payment

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Playback speed adjustment (0.5x, 0.75x, etc.)

Feature

Support for Bluetooth and wireless headphones

Feature

More diverse content beyond Obama speeches

Feature

Variety of topics and conversation styles

Feature

Children-friendly content options

Feature

Japanese language translation support

Feature

Turkish language support

Feature

Ability to change recording without headphones

Feature

More free content samples

Feature

Content variety by difficulty level

Feature

Movie and daily conversation content

Feature

Female speaker options

Feature

FAQ

What is this app for?

This app is designed to help users improve their English speaking skills by utilizing the speech shadowing technique. Speech shadowing involves listening to audio and repeating it simultaneously to mimic pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

What is speech shadowing?

Speech shadowing is a language learning method where you listen to a native speaker and try to repeat what they say as closely as possible, almost at the same time. This exercise helps improve pronunciation, fluency, and natural speech patterns.

How much does the app cost?

The app offers limited content and all features for free as a non-subscriber. For access to all content and features, a monthly subscription is available, which includes a 1-month free trial.

What are the subscription details?

The monthly subscription provides access to all content and features. Payment is processed through your iTunes account. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage subscriptions in your Account Settings.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for English language learners who want to enhance their speaking abilities, improve their accent, and gain more confidence in their spoken English. It's particularly useful for those who want to practice mimicking native speaker patterns.